Sierra Summit Down Jacket in Carmel, California As a freelance writer and blogger, I ask a lot of my travel apparel. Depending on writing assignments, I might go from Los Cabos, Mexico to Portland, Oregon with no time to repack my bags for different climates. I need flexibility, reliability and quick drying options [...]
It's that time of year again; the gift giving holiday season is upon us. While I hope to always opt outside on Black Friday, I figured this was a good time to put forth my annual Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers. The Bar from Urban Remedy Stocking stuffer for travelers No matter [...]
Nancy Brown plays with her Labrador Retriever in Carmel Mosquitoes love me! I found this out on a fishing trip near Anchorage, Alaska. The mosquitoes were as big as the wild king salmon on the end of my fishing pole. Okay, that might be a stretch, but stretching the truth a little is [...]
Hoody & yoga pants with Insect Shield technology With summer approaching, we'll be packing up for road trips, family travel and European vacations. Here are eight summer travel essentials that will keep you covered from head to toe on your next vacation. Insect Shield Zika virus may have some of us thinking twice [...]
One of the perks of my job as a travel writer is that I'm sent travel gear and apparel to review. Some of it is crap and some travel gear and apparel I love. I won't waste your time reviewing the losers. Instead, I bring you three luggage reviews, a waterproof smartphone case, water resistant [...]
While I don't consider myself a fashionista, I do know what I like and what travels well. I prefer travel apparel that goes everywhere and with California's fairly consistent weather, I'm able to wear Royal Robbins travel clothing all year long. I recently traveled to Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer and I was practically dressed [...]