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Need a new Backpack? Taking the Osprey Talon 33 around the world!

Need a new Backpack? Taking the Osprey Talon 33 around the world!

by Travis | Mar 10, 2018 | Advice, Africa, Belize, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, productreview, Tanzania, Travel Advice, Travel Tech

Every good adventurer needs an effective way to carry their gear.  Something big enough to carry your stuff but light and compact enough to suit your needs.  Enter Osprey. Established in 1974, Osprey has been making top quality adventure gear for a long time.  An...
Google Translate Vs. China

Google Translate Vs. China

by Travis | Mar 5, 2018 | Advice, productreview, Travel Advice, Travel Tech

Traveling to a foreign country where they don’t speak English can be very stressful.  Even though English has become a world trade language there are still a lot of places where it isn’t widely spoken.  Nowhere is that more true than in China.  There...
Project Fi Update:  Global Phone Service at a low price!

Project Fi Update: Global Phone Service at a low price!

by Travis | Feb 24, 2018 | Advice, productreview, Travel Advice, Travel Tech

If you’ve ever been out of the country you’ve faced this issue: How will you stay in contact with home? Well thanks to Google there is finally a phone plan the works almost anywhere in the world for one low price. You have a few choices when it comes to...
Mobile Passport!  Cruise through US Customs!

Mobile Passport! Cruise through US Customs!

by Travis | Jan 16, 2018 | Advice, Travel Advice, Travel Tech

Do you enjoy standing in that long line when you get back from another country?  If you do then DON’T READ THIS ARTICLE!  However if you would rather use your time breezing through customs and getting on with your life after a long flight then READ ON! There is...
International Phone service: Finally there is hope!

International Phone service: Finally there is hope!

by Travis | Dec 2, 2017 | Travel Tech

For years I’ve traveled without phone service.  Once i get off the airplane I look for the closest SIM dealer and pop one in my phone.  Always concerned that I’m going to lose or damage my own card I slide it in the case to keep it safe. ...

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