What is a Gray Man and Why Should I Care?
Do we really need to know to go with the flow and blend in with the crowd? What if we don’t…is there really anything bad that will come of it?
Category: Travel
Travel is a lot of things to a lot of people. It can include things like local travel, cross-country travel, foreign travel, adventure travel, overlanding, thru-hiking, backpacking, and everything in-between. Join us as we cover it all through trip reviews, adventure ideas, tips, techniques and more.
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Travel Planning – Why Small Risks Matter
When we look at safety and security we often focus on the high-profile, large impact types of events. However, the “smaller stuff” is way more common and can add up to larger issues.
Travel Safety – Ukraine Robberies
According to the U.S. Department of State as of 23 May 2019, there is an alarming trend affecting foreign visitors. This could include tourists, students, and
Nemo Fillo Inflatable Travel/Backpacking Pillow Review
When it comes to finding a quality pillow for backpacking, camping, travel, and more, the options can be overwhelming. Let’s take a look at one of our favorites. You never know, the search for your next pillow may be over.
Travel Safety Tips: Cultural Considerations
As a traveler, one of the questions you should ask yourself when traveling to an unknown location is, “Am I familiar with local customs and culture?” But, how do you go about doing this?
Travel Safety – Mexico City Kidnappings
Safety and security continues to be a concern in Mexico. The question is, “How big of a concern is it?”
Hotel Safety Tips – How to Evaluate Hotel Security
When you are traveling, how much thought do you put into the safety and security of where you are staying? For most people, the answer is not much. Let’s take a look at a few things to to help you evaluate the safety of your next hotel.
Travel Safety Tips – How to Plan for Increased Safety
How much effort do you put into pre-planning your trips? With that in mind, how much of that time is dedicated to safety and security? Let’s look at a few of the areas you should be giving some attention to.
Travel Safety Tips – Environment and Wildlife
Weather and wildlife can both have an impact on travel. How much effort do you put into planning for these issues?
Travel Safety Tips: Tanzania Plastic Bag Ban
Can you really get in trouble for using a plastic bag in Tanzania? The answer may surprise you.
