I’ll start off by saying, most Walmart bikes are junk. All over the internet, you can find complaints about cheap components, bad performance, and improperly built bikes. There are plenty of reasons to avoid them. With this being said, I don’t think Walmart bikes are always a bad buy. In this article, I review the …
I absolutely love traveling in Africa. It is, by far, my favorite of the 6 continents that I have visited. Ever since my first trip, I was hooked. There’s just something addictive about the continent that I can’t explain. Sadly, Africa is also home to my least favorite country. In this article, I explain why …
I bought the Eagle Creek Silk money belt on Amazon about 12 years ago before my first solo trip. I have worn this money belt while traveling through 66 countries on 6 continents. So far, it has held up incredibly well. I still travel with the same one to this day. This is one piece …
The city of Tijuana is right in the middle of a major Renaissance. Over the past few years, trendy restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and craft breweries have begun popping up all over the city. What was once a dangerous border town is quickly becoming a foodie destination. The craft beer scene, in particular, is booming. …
For the past year, I have been living in Tijuana and commuting to work in the US by bicycle several times per week. As one of the world’s busiest border crossings, this place can be a bit intimidating at first. In this article, I walk you through, step-by-step how to travel from San Diego to …
One of life’s greatest pleasures is sleeping under the stars. There’s something that just feels natural about sleeping outdoors. Imagine waking up to a panoramic view of the fjords of Norway. Or falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach in Mexico. You just can’t get that experience in a hostel …
I bought the Schwinn Thrasher Bicycle Helmet on Amazon about a year ago when I started commuting to work on my bike. In the past, I wasn’t really a helmet guy. I decided since I was going to be riding on the road through heavy traffic that I should change my ways and get a …
I bought the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 1 Tent about 3 years ago in preparation for my first bicycle tour. Since then, I’ve probably spent over 100 nights in it. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the tent. The main thing that drew me to this particular tent is the weight. At 2 pound …
While planning my to Africa, I had a tough decision to make. Did I want to travel independently or join an overland tour? If you’re reading this, you’re probably facing the same dilemma. Many travelers choose to travel in an overland group tour when visiting Africa for the first time. Usually either because of fears …
When I travel, I love taking advantage of free stopover opportunities. It’s a great way to see part of the world I otherwise wouldn’t get to see. Many airlines offer free stopovers in their home country. As an incentive for tourists, some countries waive visa requirements for stopover passengers. This is the case with China. …