You Can Fix It: DIY for Travelers

  When you’re on the road, your gear and clothing take a lot of punishment. If you’re trying to stick to a tight budget, you don’t want to be replacing stuff every time something tears or breaks, so it’s handy to have a basic fix-it kit.   My Fix-It Kit: swiss army knife needle black…

Q: Phone as Multipurpose Travel Tool

  Olly wrote to me on Facebook, with some questions about using smart phones as travel tools. Olly got me thinking. Phones have been on my mind lately. The new generation of $100 smart phones are at the point where they are suitable for use as an only-device. Right now I have a phone and…

Top 9 Low Budget Adventure Tips

  Dreaming about an overseas trip? Planning an epic journey around the world? Slaving away to finance your dream? Instead of saving up for years to go on the adventure of a lifetime, why not learn to stretch your dollars, so life is one long adventure? With a few simple skills, you can tip your…

Go-bag Review: ChicoBag 15 L

…I feel about my go-bag the way, I imagine, Paris Hilton feels about her handbag.  Most of the things I need are in there.  With that bag and what it contains, I could survive in the desert 24 hours.  With that bag I can publish my stories and pictures to the world… A Hardcore Handbag.…

Q: Back / Pack Problems

  Backpacking is awesome fun, but what if you have a health issue that makes carrying a bag painful and difficult?   Stefanie wrote to me on Facebook with some health related questions, about pack weight and diet. Stefanie: “Hi mentor!  I really like your blog and after I read the ‘Go Now‘ page I…

Gear: How to Pack for a Raw Safari

  >> This article has been updated.  Read the latest version here.   What do I take?  How much can I cram in my bag?   Can I still walk with all this shit on my back..?   These are the questions that plague the traveler late at night on the eve of a journey.…