The Prize: More? You want more? Well, you deserve more. If you still haven't had any luck with the holiday freebies, we're giving away travel bags (one Checkpoint, and one Suitcase) from Timbuk2 to two winners, as well as one…
Continue Reading →When I meet with my international friends I am always humbled at their ability to speak two, three, or four languages. Now that I'm a little older, I'm kicking myself for not studying a language in high school and college.…
Continue Reading →OHSO Presto: Read JS Review | Buy It ($7-$9) The world's sexiest toothbrush gets a colorful remake in bright, see-through colors. It's a good idea to give it to a girlfriend or regular couch-crasher who gets creeped out by your…
Continue Reading →On my recent trip through China, I was lucky enough to be a guest at The Luxe Manor hotel in Hong Kong. Even despite the typhoon, I had a very nice stay and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone…
Continue Reading →Sao Paulo has notorious traffic jams that can turn the most patient person into a spiky ball of nerves. You can head underground and take the metro, but because the city is so big, it oftentimes doesn't get close to…
Continue Reading →I'm very excited to be headed to Dubai for a few days this evening! Update: Gah! Sickness has taken over and I was unable to make the flight. Looking forward to visiting another time.e The primary purpose of the trip…
Continue Reading →When Corey Rich was 13, a teacher noticed that he had very capable biceps. This happened during a pull-up contest - one of those middle school battles to trick kids into fitness over fatness- and Corey had knocked out 35…
Continue Reading →By now you should have already heard of Freeman Transport, the Montana-based (whoa - not Portland?) bike artisans building collapsible bikes for travel. The idea of flying to another continent and pedaling my way across the countryside has always intrigued me, and…
Continue Reading →One of the great things about traveling is getting to see some of the local design products. The instant I saw Remake Design's wall light fixtures I knew I was looking at a gem. The light blocks break apart and…
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