Fat bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to mountain bikes for off-road riding and bikepacking. They are fun, unique, and allow you to ride places that no other bike can go,…
-
-
Maybe you want to move abroad to study, work, retire, or just experience something new. Whatever the case, the idea of living abroad is a dream for many. Expat life is full…
-
After an unexpected delay in London, I arrived at Amsterdam central train station around midnight. Being the cheap traveler that I am, I figured I’d just spend the remainder of the night…
-
I’ve hosted this site on Bluehost for the past 3 years. During that time, I have dealt with their support on numerous occasions. I’ve monitored my site’s speed and uptime. I’ve also…
-
Upset stomach or traveler’s diarrhea is the most common travel sickness according to the CDC. It’s so common that there is a cliché joke you’ll hear pretty much every time you mention…
-
While shopping for a down sleeping bag, jacket, quilt, comforter, or pillow you may have noticed that there are two different types of down available. This guide outlines the pros and cons…
-
When choosing a sleeping bag or jacket, one of the most important decisions you need to make is the type of insulation it’s filled with. The insulation (or fill) determines the warmth,…
-
In the Summer of 2011 at 18 years old, I set out on my first solo trip. For three months I backpacked around Europe through 20 countries. I traveled by train, bus,…
-
Cycling in the rain isn’t the most pleasant experience but sometimes you have no choice. Maybe you’re a commuter and your bicycle is your only mode of transportation. Maybe you got caught…
-
For years, 700c has been the default wheel size for gravel bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, and cyclocross bikes. Recently, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of an old French…