Feb 25th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
"Seriously, you're going to the Yukon in February? Won't it be dark all the time? Won't you FREEZE? I mean, literally FREEZE? You can die if you're left outside for, like three minutes, right?"
"Yes, seriously. I am going to the Yukon in February. I'm super curious about what it is like to be in a place that far north in the winter. And also, I will be wearing a giant parka. I'll have loaner ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Packing For Extreme Cold Travel Part 1: The Regular Stuff
Feb 25th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
"Seriously, you're going to the Yukon in February? Won't it be dark all the time? Won't you FREEZE? I mean, literally FREEZE? You can die if you're left outside for, like three minutes, right?"
"Yes, seriously. I am going to the Yukon in February. I'm super curious about what it is like to be in a place that far north in the winter. And also, I will be wearing a giant parka. I'll have loaner ...Travel Hacking: Best Holiday Gifts For Low-Tech Travelers
Nov 9th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
I'm an unapologetic Luddite. My colleagues at Gadling will attest to this. The fact that I write for AOL is both cosmic luck and hilarious irony given my initial reluctance to embrace the digital era.
I can't help it; it's hereditary. At least, that's what I tell myself, whenever I watch my dad pecking away on my grandparent's 1930s Smith-Corona (not a lie), or fumbling with the remote.
...Gadling Gear Review: Icebreaker LS Tech T Lite
Jun 18th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Travelers who prefer to pack light are always on the lookout for ways that they can shed weight without sacrificing comfort or functionality. Occasionally that happens when they discover new gear that is lighter and more versatile than something that was previously available. Other times it is the result of simply finding something new that allows them to carry less in their bags. That happens to ...Travel health gift guide: what to get the incessant wanderer on your list
Nov 22nd, 2011 at 1:00PM: Travel junkies are a special breed. Only a very distinct personality type gets a rush from being on the road as much as possible, or relishes the discomforts and situations most people go to lengths to avoid. Homesickness is a foreign concept.
I know, because I too suffer from this malady. It started early, because I have a vivid memory of bursting into tears when I was six or seven, after we ...Comfortable and Stylish on the Airplane? Ladies, It's Possible
Nov 4th, 2011 at 9:00AM: I've been told I can't wear my jammies on the plane. I've done so anyway, though with certain limitations. I wear the penguin flannel pants and a long sleeved t-shirt; I don't go for the full on two piece set with the pink elephants. I change on the plane -- and I change back into my street clothes before we land. I wear jammies on long haul flights only. I bring slippers, too; I toss my shoes up ...New Mid-Layers from Triple Aught Design
Aug 23rd, 2011 at 4:00PM: Can you have too much polar fleece? I'm struggling with the answer to that question as I eye the gear that's coming out for fall. I've got a lot of it, some of it quite old, as it seems to last longer than I expected it too. Even while I'm switching out a lot of my wardrobe for natural fibers, I'm looking at new polar fleece mid-layers with much better design than my old stuff.
I've been trying ...Seven Days in a SmartWool Sweater
Jul 5th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Here's the thing: When I review gear, I actually use the stuff, I don't just scribble a few words about how fluffy it is out of the box, and how the tag says it's good in all kinds of weather or water resistant or... Nope, I trim the tags, throw everything that's wearable into the wash (and sometimes, in complete disregard of the instructions, the dryer). And then, I go out into the world in pants ...Top 5 reasons Icebreaker underwear are my favorite pieces of travel gear
Feb 23rd, 2011 at 3:30PM: Gadling has sung the praises of New Zealand-based Icebreaker clothing before. We love it. However, on a recent trip to Indonesia, I learned just how fantastic the merino wool garments actually are when put to the test. While you may think that wool clothing would be far too hot for the humid Balinese climate, you'll be surprised to learn just how critical a role Icebreaker played in keeping me ...
