Is it possible to love something to pieces? I’ve been trying for over a year, and while close, my Oboz Sawtooth shoes still haven’t fallen apart (completely). As you know, Kaitlin and I spent a full year traveling through Europe, Thailand, and New Zealand with only carry-on luggage. Knowing I would only have space for … [read more...]
This week I am bringing the Weekly Snapshot back! Since we are not currently traveling, I spent some time looking though old photos and came across this photo, which served as a nice reminder of what we have to look forward to in Autumn. While we are currently in the midst of a drought, cool … [read more...]
Probably not. Usually the answer is this simple. GORE-TEX® is a waterproof, breathable membrane that can be found in rainwear, gloves, and footwear. According to the GORE-TEX® website, the GORE-TEX® membrane “pores are 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, but 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule.” Wow! Big numbers, but what does that mean? That … [read more...]
Dear Europe and the UK, We arrived in Málaga, Spain four months ago and kicked off my 25th year with an amazing sunset and a BMX meets Flamenco show at the magnificent Castillo de Gibralfaro. From that very first evening, I had a feeling you and I were going to fall in love (shh, don’t tell … [read more...]
I’ll begin by admitting that, before using one, I thought headlamps were silly; more of a nerdy toy than a useful tool. That said, I’ll also admit that I couldn’t have been more wrong. My Petzl headlamp is one of the few pieces of gear that I wouldn’t consider traveling without. A headlamp can be used … [read more...]
I believe every traveler starts out worrying that they will forget something. I spent the three months prior to our departure worrying I wouldn’t remember that one crucial piece of gear. As if to contradict my anxiety, every book and travel blog I read said over and over that I should bring only the essentials … [read more...]
The first step in choosing travel gear is to think about what type of trip you are embarking upon. If you plan to fly to your destination, then rent a car or take a taxi, and stay at a hotel or resort then you may be happiest with a rolling suitcase or another similar form … [read more...]
Hi! We are Kaitlin and Brian, a couple of outdoor educators turned world travelers. We embarked on our first round the world adventure in May, 2011. After a year overseas, we've "settled" in Portland, Oregon to experience life on the west coast. This site documents our adventures here, there and everywhere. Our hope is that it inspires your inner-adventurer as well.
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