My backpack, waiting by the door.
Category: Travel Gear
Electrical Adaptor Soup
Selected charging gear for my next trip:Type A: USA, Japan, Mainland ChinaType C: Mainland China, South Korea, NetherlandsType G: UAE, UK
How to Dispose of Unwanted Money
Tomorrow I’ll be stopping at the post office to drop off a box filled with foreign coins and banknotes. Last year, at Newcastle International Airport, I showed my nephews an easier way to dispose of foreign currency. I led them to a big, bubble-shaped currency donation bin, then handed them some UK coins. As you…… Continue reading How to Dispose of Unwanted Money
Imperfect Gifts for Long-Haul Travelers
The other day I came across an article at wired.com with the click-bait title: 10 Perfect Gifts for your Favorite Long-Haul Traveler. I was skeptical right out of the starting gate: I travel light, a declaration I repeat ad nauseam. Recently I renewed my passport, and opted for the version with more pages as I was running…… Continue reading Imperfect Gifts for Long-Haul Travelers
New Passport
Assembled an application for a new passport. My current passport doesn’t have the six blank visa pages I need for my next trip.
New Hiking Boots
New hiking boots came in the mail from REI. I don’t buy the most durable boots: the boots take the beating, not my feet.
Washing Gear
Washed gear: stuff sack, trekking gloves, smartphone case, hat ready for the next adventure
Inaugural Urban Hike
Took my new walking shoes on their inaugural urban hike.
Gathering Gear
Gathered gear. We even have room for a frisbee and a hacky sack in our backpacks.
Travel Gear: Wot, No Passport?
On a recent flight from Tokyo to San Francisco, I found a Canadian passport. The owner of the passport would have been in for a surprise when he reached for his passport at US Border Control. Maybe he had a NEXUS card, or maybe United Airlines would have to fly him back to Tokyo where he…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Wot, No Passport?