We all usually try to travel light, but when you succeed, do you feel a little nervous? I do. If I can lift my suitcase without grunting, I'm fairly certain I've forgotten something. Here's a list of the Top ten things not to forget on a trip -- hopefully both you and I can ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Top ten things not to forget on a trip
We all usually try to travel light, but when you succeed, do you feel a little nervous? I do. If I can lift my suitcase without grunting, I'm fairly certain I've forgotten something. Here's a list of the Top ten things not to forget on a trip -- hopefully both you and I can ...Through the Gadling Lens: 5 photography items I'm glad I blew money on
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In my family, I'm definitely the saver, while my husband is definitely the spender. I'm always the one who can "make do" with ...Photo of the Day (8-5-09)
Wow! That was my first impression when coming across jonrawinson's shot of Venice Italy's sky. His photo is a terrific reminder that when taking travel photos, that the place one is visiting can be a backdrop for creating a visual message. The way I know this is Venice is ...MyChelle Dermaceuticals - A whole travel-sized skincare regimen!
Mychelle Dermaceuticals is a natural skincare and mineral makeup line with a full collection of travel-sized beauty products! When you're traveling is when your skin needs the rejuvenation of minerals and antioxidant rich natural products the most. Mychelle Dermaceuticals ...Through the Gadling Lens: the most overrated photography-related items take on a trip
Every now and then, while I'm out in public, I'll see someone who clearly was seduced by the "coolness" of a camera-related item or gadget, but who clearly has no idea what it does. (A most recent case in point: at my daughter's Christmas recital, a man with an expensive SLR ...Through the Gadling Lens: what's in my day pack?
Reader Nancy e-mailed me this week:
Hi Karen!
I was just looking at the 'in my camera bag' sidebar on Chookooloonks, and wondered how you go about things when you're out taking photos...particularly when you're traveling. Say you're in a new city and decide to walk about ...Lose your luggage? It could be on the internet.
Isthisyourluggage.com sounds like either a great website for people who've lost their luggage to watch for their missing belongings, or like a black market scam where bad guys might steal your luggage and then sell it to you for ransom online. It is neither. It's an art ...Ultralight Backpacking
Now I don't claim to be the biggest expert on ultralight backpacking, but I must say I've gotten better with backpacking light in the last few years. I'm heading to Nicaragua and Cuba for a month on Tuesday and thought it might be helpful to share a few tips on what to bring ...Travel beauty - A refreshing facial spray by Evian
Not all travel beauty accessories are lame. Case in point: Evian Brumisateur facial spray. Yes, we know Evian spells "naïve" backwards, but Brumisateur only spells "ruetasimurb," and that doesn't mean anything. What does it do? Well, the mist is very refreshing, for ...What to pack: Going light doesn't have to mean going without
Given all the fees airlines are levying against passengers for baggage these days, it's never been more important to think about how you pack and look for ways to go lighter. Indeed, baggage fees are probably the best thing to have every happened to the one bag, carry-on ...TUAW blogger shows how to pack your gadgetry for a productive trip
One of our fellow bloggers at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) just returned from a trip to Africa. When he returned, he decided to share his packing experiences with his readers, and provide fellow travelers with some basic tips. The photo above shows the kit he brought ...7 things to leave at home on your next big trip
Frequent travelers face occasional questions about what we pack for a long trip, what we think is essential. A contrasting question that comes up less often is what we choose to ditch -- and why. The answers to the second question are usually born out of experience and are ...Through the Gadling Lens: great gifts for the travelling photographer
I don't know about you, but this holiday season has completely gotten away from me (note to self: do not travel again anytime between Halloween and Christmas, particularly if Thanksgiving comes late in the year). We've managed to get our holiday decorations up, but we've ...How do you poop on Mt. Everest?
The days of poop-behind-a-rock be gone - a Nepali climber has recently started promoting the use of a packable toilet for hikers up the world's tallest mountain. Tired of the 965 kilos of waste he picked up during an expedition in May (including a corpse dating back to 1972! ...Flipbac - a mega useful camera accessory for spies and tourists alike
Ladies and Gentlemen, behold the Flipbac. The "Flipbac Angle Viewfinder and LCD Screen Protector for Digital Cameras" is a little mirror on a hinge that attaches easily to any digital camera to make it possible to "shoot from the hip," as they say. Snapped shut, it looks ...Through the Gadling Lens: How to pack like a photographer for your trip
I mentioned last week that I was getting ready for a trip to England -- and I was a bit panicky about the fact that I hadn't finished packing. The truth is, whenever I pack for an international trip, I pack with two "me"'s in mind: Me The Tourist (who, at all costs, needs ...Top 10 things you must pack first before going abroad
In two days, my husband, 4-year-old daughter and I are going to be leaving for a two-week trip to visit my in-laws in England. And I am panicking: not because I don't like my in-laws (I do) or because I don't like the cold (I don't, but I'll deal) ... ... I'm panicking ...Hot towel? Sure, in my pocket.
In these tough economic times, we can't always afford to fly first class, or on those airlines that bring everyone hot towels. And we want those hot towels. We want them hard. Well, now you can bring your own, and in pill form! These crazy pills from Japan work just like ...How to pack for a 5-day trip in a carry-on bag (laptop and video camera included)
Travel Fail
If you're as bored at work as I am, you've already discovered the joys of Fail Blog. This little gem popped up a few days ago. I knew that the TSA was strict about what items make their way onto planes, but when did we crack down on pants? What did pants ever do to ...
