Archive for the 'Travel' Category

25 Items Packing List for Tropics or Winter Destinations: The Ditch Bag

Monday, January 21st, 2008

I just got back from Venezuela and Ecuador. I was again reminded how easy it is for me to pack and get ready that I hardly blink when I need to travel in a moment’s notice. I make travel easy by having a “Ditch Bag” ready and packed with some essential tools. I grab the […]

Same Differences…Hugo Chavez…meet George W. Bush.

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

We arrived in Venezuela a few days ago, and I can tell you that the people and culture here are resilient and full of energy. I attended a wedding that brought together people from the Netherlands, the U.S. and Venezuela. I talked to a lot of people last night and I have a few […]

Beginner and Advanced Motorcycle Skills Everyone Must Master

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

While cleaning up my garage, I was looking at 5 motorcycles sitting there waiting for a ride. I realized that I have been riding for 20+ years. My best investment is the best protective equipment, which has saved me countless times. One of the things I get from motorcycling is a sense of balance, awareness […]

An Indispensible Travel Tool - The Petzl Zipka Headlamp

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Travel is an important part of my work and leisure life. In the last year I have found myself caving in the Modoc Lava tubes, motorcycle touring around Mount Shasta, wandering through vineyards in Alsace, hiking the lava beds in Hawaii or deserts of Arizona at night, and lounging in a hammock in Sayulita. Some […]

Taking Advantage of National Parks

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

This past Saturday, September 29th, was National Public Lands Day. In honor of the event, all admission fees were waived and anyone who volunteered at a National Park Service area on National Public Lands Day received a free one day pass valid for future use at any site.
It made me realize that I don’t take […]