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If you are heading to Medellin chances are pretty good that you will make use of a taxi at some point. Although ride sharing company Uber is not technically legal in Colombia, it’s still a safe bet. After doing a little research online I knew that Uber was operating in a grey legal area in […]
How Apple and Samsung Pay solve the chip and pin card problems Just in case you are new to travel in Europe, using credit cards can be a different experience than in the States. Despite cards used in the USA now having a chip, few have pins. Apple Pay and Samsung Pay to the rescue. […]
Tailored Suit Bangkok Having a suit custom made has always been one of those things I’d always wanted to do. Not that I wear suits often, but if the clothes make the man? Then a handmade suit is just the ticket. The cost of a custom suit back in The States was a price I […]
Keep “yo-self” Dry! I was heading up North to Vermont to spend some time hiking along a riverbank and do some canoeing. No matter how careful I’ve been I’ve always managed to wind up with some wet gear. Residual water in the boat, rain, or just setting my pack down in some wet grass has […]
Thailand for Travlers now In case you have not heard Thailands beloved King, Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away October 13th. The King was a man loved by his people. Although his health had been waning in recent years, his passing was a sad moment in Thailands history. Beloved my virtually all Thai, the nation has embarked on […]
Haji Lane-Singapore Cool There is a street in Singapore that is so hip you will have to bite your lip not to walk the lane without a smile. Nestled in between Beach Road and Little India this small street no bigger than alley width just oozes coolness.
Finally a truly waterproof backpack! If you’ve ever searched for a waterproof backpack for your travels and adventures, you’ve likely found that the results are both scarce and pricey. What’s surprising is that there are NOT more options for the traveling backpacker. You never know when you’ll get caught in the rain […]
Why you should skip new ink on the road There are a lot of reasons you might be thinking of getting some new ink while you are traveling. First visit to a new country, celebrating a special event or maybe you just have the time. Hell, sailors have been doing it for centuries! […]
The Great Bathroom Debate I never really thought I would be sharing this story with readers. I avoid dwelling into political issues but this travel story seemed relevant in todays current debate. With more and more Alt-Gender issues being at the center of attention especially all the press North Carolinas new Anti- […]
Next time you fly internationally you better bring your credit card to the airport and it better be the one you used to buy the ticket… I have been traveling a lot these last few weeks and figure I would share this little bit of information so no one else would get caught up in […]
Kandal Market The Kandal Market is located in central Phnom Penh near the riverside and the Royal Palace. Kandal, which translates to central is one of the open air markets not to be missed if you are in the capitol. You will find everything from clothes, jewelry and accessorizes but the main draw is the food. You […]
I am a huge fan of waterfalls big or small. Any chance I am in an area where I can go check one out, I’m there. I recently was spending some time in Southern Vermont prepping for an upcoming Spartan Race when a quick search for waterfalls nearby led me to Jelly Mill. One of the best […]
Ghent Altarpiece I am not well taught on the worlds better known artworks. In fact I knew very little of the Ghent Altarpiece, aka Adoration of the Mystic Lamb until I watched Monuments Men on a flight to New York. Needless to say an interesting movie. This hasn’t been the first time a movie […]
Sunsets and Lighthouses It is nearly summer here in New England and I am out on the ocean nearly daily. A couple nights ago I was able to capture an awesome sunset, lighthouse pic. I was in the Gardiners Bay area looking North towards Connecticut. The timing was just right to capture the sun giving […]
Parking at T.F. Green Airport I travel out of T.F. Green Airport in Warwick Rhode Island a lot. It is a fairly modern airport and easy in and out. Over the years I have utilized just about every parking facility that is located in and around the airport. For short trips I used […]