I was looking back through all my travel photos from the last few years and it was a hard to find a photo where I wasn’t wearing a Buff UV Headband. In those rare cases where I wasn’t donning a headband, it was surely because it was covered up by a climbing, ski, or bike…
Travel Gear
Five Must Have Travel Clothing Items For Women
Whether you are trekking through Nepal, car-camping in the American West, or touring around Europe’s finest museums, there are a few traveling clothing items every woman must have regardless of destination. The best travel clothing is multi-functional, resists wrinkling, dries quickly, and doesn’t stink! Cotton, while great for day to day wear, is not the…
Gluten Free Dairy Free PICKY BARS Review
“I am a picky eater. By that I mean, I love to pick the raisins out of oatmeal raisin cookies, the chips out of chocolate chip cookies, the white side off of black and white cookies, and the vanilla center out of Oreos.” ~Dylan Lauren I first heard about Picky Bars on Lauren Fleshman’s blog…
Best Women’s Quick Drying Travel Underwear
Whether you’re trekking the Inca Trail or touring Europe’s finest museums, a comfortable pair of lightweight, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and breathable underwear is almost as important as a valid passport! While cotton underwear can be best for everyday life, they can be quite uncomfortable while traveling since they tend to retain moisture and take a long…
Icebreaker Hipkini Underwear Review
“You have got to be kidding! Wool underwear? Why would someone ever… ?!?” If the idea of wool still conjures up that itchy, sweaty, requiring a turtle-neck underneath but still itching oh please just get this thing off kind of feeling, it has been a few too many decades since you have bought a new…
Patagonia Women’s Active Hipster Review
The perfect travel underwear: lightweight, uber soft, and quick-drying. Simply put, these babies stay put. Not only are they perfect for the active traveler, but great for hiking, trail running, and skiing too. The Patagonia Women’s Active Hipster’s seamless waistband and single-sided leg bindings prevent the undies from riding up yet they don’t feel tight…
Patagonia Women’s Vitaliti Skirt Review
Flattering, durable, and comfy eco-friendly travel skirt. Made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, the Patagnoia Vitaliti Skirt can make you feel a little less guilty about your carbon footprint while you’re traipsing ’round the world. A pinch of spandex offers some added stretch for comfort and and the Vitaliti fabric is naturally wrinkle-resistant. I…
Timbuk2 Freestyle iPad Messenger Bag: The Crutch Saver
I have been eyeing this bag for an entire year and finally found a reason to pick one up. I found myself on crutches for a while and wanted a bag that would carry my iPad, lunch, watter bottle, wallet, and other odds and ends without interfering with my crutching. Not only was the Timbuk2…