Sun glasses: Maui Jim Titanium Sport Sun glasses I’m a freak about good quality lenses for my cameras, and equally as picky about the lenses in the sunglasses that protect my eyes. Comfort and protection are key elements for me so the Maui Jim Titanium sport Kapalua is my choice. They are super lightweight, and […]
Tag Archives: Travel Tips
Travel Advice – Laundry
Some simple clothing concepts: If I’m going somewhere hot, like Cambodia, I grab my light colored hat and light colored shirts (they reflect the sun and keep me cooler ) If I’m going somewhere cold I grab my black baseball cap, my dark colored shirts and my black fleece jacket. In the Himalayas or the […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep on the Road
Getting a decent night’s sleep on the road is often a challenge. Having a Cocoon bedsack or sleeping bag liner is essential for those cheaper, not so tidy, hotels…The Cocoon brand silk one is what I have. It’s comfortable and is the smallest and lightest (3″ x 6″ and about 6 oz.) I could find. […]
Travel Advice – Passports and Visas
Going on a multi-country trip and need to get a Visas for travel to those countries? You might consider getting a visa for the first country and then arranging your Visas for the following destinations in the country you are visiting. I recently got my Vietnam Visa issued in Cambodia…it was easy fast and cheap. […]
Travel Advice – Clothing
Over the years I have tried to streamline my luggage and its contents. Each time I return from a trip I delete things that I have not used or feel I can do without. Here’s a look at all the clothes I take when I am heading to a hot to mild climate. Each item […]
Travel advice – Jackets
I have looked long and hard for the perfect cool/cold/rain jacket. Since I only carry one jacket (and a fleece liner), I wanted one with a lot of features that end up making a a big difference. Having used Marmot in the past and having been very satisfied with their quality and attention to detail, […]
Travel Advice – Shoes
The Lowa Tempest Lo is my current choice of footwear for work. Lowa’s tagline is “Grips rock like a climbing shoe, flexes like trail runner…” It’s touted as one of Lowa’s best-selling day hikers. The uppers are Nubuck velour leather with Cordura Quick-drying textile lining Climate-control footbed and deep lug soles. They have PUR midsole […]
Medical Evacuation Insurance Policy for travelers
You may want to get this service if you travel often… Personally, I use Med Jet Assist MedjetAssist is an annual travel membership program for people who travel for business or pleasure, in the United States or abroad. As a MedjetAssist member, if you’re ever hospitalized more than 150 miles from home, we will fly […]
Sleeping in Airports
Travel Advice: Sleeping in Airports, I do it all the time….here’s the inside scoop on the best places to get some rest ! Singapore Airport…If you have got to be stuck anywhere, this is among the best places to get some tranist rest have a look at THE OASIS LOUNGE a place I like to […]
