Travel tips to stay safe in major European cities
During our city orientation to Budapest, the tour director spent a lot of time cautioning our group on ways to avoid falling prey to petty...
15 November, 2019
Planning for a big trip abroad? Use this checklist to help avoid a travel disaster
Planning for an extended trip doesn’t need to stress you out, especially if you are mindful of some key to-do items and get an early...
08 March, 2019
Hiking vacation checklist
After a hiking vacation when my wife and I forgot numerous supplies and equipment, we started a packing list and have kept refining it. Now...
27 January, 2019
National park safety during lightning, rain, heat and fire
Weather can pose danger to national park visitors. But with a healthy dose of caution, you should be fine. Check out our national park safety...
07 January, 2019
National park safety tips
After 35 years of visiting national parks, sometimes three to four times a year, we’re often asked the question, “are national parks safe?” Here are...
04 January, 2018
Stuff we’ve recently added to our hiking gear
Scrimp and save where you need, but not on these essential hiking gear items Your safety, health and comfort are worth a few extra bucks....
02 November, 2017
Is your data safe when you travel?
You’re so careful with following basic rules of safety when you travel – from how you carry cash to what purse you use. But what...
21 August, 2017
Five reasons you should consider hiking poles
“Hey Mister! Are those ski poles?” “Daddy, why is that man carrying metal sticks?” So, what does my nephew have to do with this post? He grew...
20 June, 2017
Electric bicycle FAQ
I get lots of questions as an electric bike rider. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions to help shed some light on...
26 May, 2017
Take my breath away
Something wasn’t the same. The bike rides weren’t any harder, but I was slowing down. Unlike years past, I wasn’t seeing progress in my riding...
10 May, 2017
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