Apr 6th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Even though the seasons are shifting to spring, I'm still dressing in wool. I've said before that I'm crazy for the newer merinos; they're not just for long underwear anymore. And because they're made of natural fibers, they breath well making them surprisingly versatile for those transitional seasons. It's a little counter-intuitive to think that wool is okay in warmer temps, but the lighter ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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A Travel Essential For Women: The Little Black Dress
Apr 6th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Even though the seasons are shifting to spring, I'm still dressing in wool. I've said before that I'm crazy for the newer merinos; they're not just for long underwear anymore. And because they're made of natural fibers, they breath well making them surprisingly versatile for those transitional seasons. It's a little counter-intuitive to think that wool is okay in warmer temps, but the lighter ...Three New Experiential Eco-Fashion Trips Taking Off This Summer
Mar 28th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
This summer, three new eco-fashion-oriented package tours will offer the chance for ethical designers, makers and consumers to meet artisan communities, take workshops in craft production and see the impact of their conscious purchasing decisions.
While different in structure, these trips all offer the chance to travel along an artisan product's supply chain, from visiting farming ...Gadling Gear Review: Bergan's Osen Down and Wool Jacket
Feb 19th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Sometimes, when I look at the price tag on a piece of gear, I think, "Really? It's made in some factory in Asia, there's not that much material to it, and really? REALLY?" Other times, I'm lucky to get to try out something super nice and my reaction is different. It's more along the lines of, "Yeah, it's expensive and I totally get why. And I really don't want to send it back now that I've seen ...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.
...Kiwi Cool: Saving Money While Traveling In New Zealand
Sep 10th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Last month, I spent three weeks traveling through New Zealand, focusing mainly on the cities and culture. After living in Istanbul for two years, it wasn't the culture shock, the jet lag, or the seasonal switch that was hard to adjust to, it was the prices. While I knew New Zealand wasn't cheap (though their dollar is slightly weaker than ours), I was unprepared for the sticker shock. Dinner and ...Hipster Hats that Make Me Happy
Feb 28th, 2012 at 9:00AM: We're no Portland or Brooklyn, but dude, you can't swing a cat in Seattle without hitting a 20 something in something tweedy, a vest, maybe, and a flat cap. The thing is, you need a good hat in this town, it's not totally impractical to protect your melon from the relentless drizzle that dampens our spirits and waters down our Americanos. As much as I try to mock the bearded skinny jeans what on ...Gadling Gear Review: Heat Holders Socks
Feb 23rd, 2012 at 8:00AM: I suffer terribly from cold feet; it's why I don't cheap out on socks. It's also why I have one of those electric heater mats on the floor under my desk (a gift from my mate who sometimes just nails the gift giving with weird yet supremely likeable prezzies). Socks are way low on the scale of glam gear down with quick-dry underwear and refillable three ounce bottles, but they're essential, and ...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 ...Wool fleece: smarter than your average fleece
Nov 10th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
We're in an era now of green travel and green experiences. Bio fuels are the new sexy pronouncement in the airline industry, and with every mile traveled, we're encouraged to offset our carbon to save parts per million per million somewhere further down the road.
Nary a trip out the front door goes by without the opportunity to stay green, but with tangible travel goods it's hard to escape ...Top 10 souvenir hats from around the world
Jul 23rd, 2010 at 9:30AM: Ever notice how every airport, tourist trap, and hotel gift shop is trying to sell you some kind of hat? That's because a hat is local. In a globalized world where McDonald's is universal and Duty Free in Dubai sells the exact same sunglasses and chocolate as Duty Free in Detroit, it's nice to know that there are certain things (like hats) that you can still only find in certain far-flung ...
