Second to porn, travel sites and search engines have become perhaps the most ubiquitous type of website. So when Travelgrove.com... Read More
We recently had the pleasure of staying at New York’s shiny new Distrikt Hotel, part of the Choice Hotels Ascend... Read More
The Magica Venezia website belongs to a group who, in their own words: … rent luxury furnished apartments in the... Read More
In my experience, there are two types of traveler: those who make detailed packing spreadsheets, meticulously count their socks and... Read More
Are all flight search engines created equal? That is a question I’ve pondered over and over again while surfing –... Read More
As a native Rhode Islander for more than twenty years, it’s rare that I spend the night at a local... Read More
Sure, we live in an age where packing several weeks worth of music is a matter of slipping your smartphone... Read More
Let’s be honest: most messenger bags are pretty much the same. They’re either: big enough for your laptop or they’re... Read More
Did you know that computer manufacturers spend as little as $2 on the sound cards in many modern laptops? Which... Read More
We put Pelican's 20QT Elite Cooler through its paces on two recent camping trips. And we weren't disappointed in the slightest. Read More
I don’t rely on Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, et. al. as the sole arbiters of what’s great in... Read More
In keeping with the latest trend of eco-friendly mobile electronic cases, TRTL BOT has released an “eco-functional” line that we’re... Read More
If there’s one bit of kit I can’t live without while traveling, it’s … well actually, it’s my iPhone. But... Read More
We’ve been huge fans of Photojojo.com for awhile now (note my gushing fanboy reviews of their products here and here).... Read More
In the land of long flights with no power outlets, the vagabond with the biggest battery is king. I rarely... Read More
The last external battery I reviewed was Satechi’s 10,000 mAH portable power depot. It held a lot of juice but... Read More
If you travel long enough, you can appreciate the following scenario … You’re headed to [insert exotic destination here] next... Read More
A perennial problem for flashpackers and location independent professionals is running out of juice on the road. A bevy of... Read More
On my shortlist of travel essentials, a battery case for my iPhone ranks alongside a toothbrush and socks. It’s reassuring... Read More
If you’ve ever been surfing, biking, climbing or involved in any kind of intense sport, you know that it’s difficult... Read More



















