ioSafe Rugged Portable HDD Review
An adventure photographer needs a durable hard drive. That is just a fact. So when I was approached by ioSafe to test out there 1TB Aluminum Rugged Portable drive I jumped on the opportunity.
Tips for People with Baggage
Travelling with baggage has become increasingly complicated as airlines address continuously evolving security concerns, and work every angle to eke out revenue.
Flight to Ushuaia; The Antarctic Adventure Begins
As I sit here in the Jorge Newbery airport in Buenos Aires waiting for our final leg of the trip to Ushuaia, I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s been 24 hours since we left Toronto to start our epic journey to the southernmost city in the world.
Travel in Style, Carry on Bags by Travelpro
It had to happen one day. We finally ditched our backpacks to join the business travellers of the world and now fly in style. We’ve made the switch to proper luggage and I will admit, I like it! Travel over the last few months has been quite different from our usual overland trips. We’ve been [...]
Rudy Project is the Official Eyewear of ThePlanetD
We are thrilled to announce that Rudy Project is now the official Sunglasses Sponsor of ThePlanetD. We do a lot of adventure travel. From cycling through continents and driving through deserts, trekking in jungles and climbing mountains so our gear takes a beating.
Where to Stay – For Free Around the World
We have saved thousands of dollars by seeking out free accommodation on our travels. These opportunities are easier to find than you’d think and have not only saved us money but led us off the beaten track, provided some of our most interesting travel experiences, enabled us to connect with local communities and been a refreshing break from the backpacker trail.
Using Travel Rewards to Ease the Holiday Money Pinch
During the holiday season money is tight. However, we have a little nest egg that we can use through our travel rewards with American Express to stay at hotels during the festive season.
How to Travel on a Budget
Follow these budget savings travel tips and you’ll be able to travel more for less! So even though you have to watch your pennies for Christmas, that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy some of the finer things in life.
An Olympus Review: The E-P2 Power and Performance
An Olympus Review of the E-P2 while on the road for the Mongol Rally. I really wanted to put the Olympus E-P2 to the test and what better way than to take it on an adventure of a lifetime
Traveling by Plane, It Sucks
It is a part of the job of being travel bloggers that we hate, traveling by plane. But we’ve learned a few things to make a trip to the airport run smoother and we thought we’d share them with you.
Adventure Travel 101
Want to take part in Adventure Travel? Many people have asked us how they can add adventure into their travels. They think that if they don’t have a lot of time, they can’t have an adventure. Oh yes you can!
Take a sabbatical and Travel the World
The idea of taking a sabbatical is one that has spread into workplaces all over the world, to the point at which many people now consider a career break in order to travel.
Top 5 Travel Related Android Apps
According to Wikipedia there are now upwards of 295,000 apps now available in the Android marketplace; not bad considering there were only 2.300 available this time (March) two years ago (2009).
Getting Around Shanghai With MTrip
Getting around Shanghai is easy with the iPhone app by MTrip. We found it to be a big help when deciding what to do with ourselves. We carried around information about the city in the palm of our hand. All we had to do was click a destination and our mTrip app would tell us the location, address and subway stop.
Comfort While You Travel
Comfort during long term travel is important. We have our comfort things that come with us wherever we go. It is our little home away from home in our backpack during our adventure of a lifetime.
Exploring Thailand by Train
Traveling the interior of Thailand there are a number of options, ranging from (in increasing order of local interaction) planes, taxis, buses and trains. Trains in Thailand are safer than buses and are a lot cheaper than taxis or flying. They also provide a stylish way to get to your destination with stunning countryside to be enjoyed from the comfort of your seat. On longer journeys it is an ideal way to meet new like-minded friends, as the journey can be a good icebreaker.
Our Electronics Travel List
Each time we go away, we always get a little better at packing, organizing and planning an itinerary, so why not share our progress with you. As we learn, you can learn too! So, let’s start of with electronics. Dave is very excited about his new purchases and I am thrilled with just how organized we are. We have all our electronics them packed away snug and safe in our new bags and we are ready to go. Here is what we are taking this time during our travels to Asia.
Why We Love McDonalds in France
How can you love McDonalds in France? It is a country renowned for its rich cuisine and fine wine. Stepping foot in a McDonalds is like thumbing your nose at the French heritage. There is nothing that we love more than sitting in an outdoor cafe, drinking wine and sampling rich cheeses and cured meats. Like the French, we have a love affair with their food. We couldn’t wait to peruse the menu of a restaurant and choose something mouth wateringly delicious. The prix fix menus were our saviour as we could sample a few dishes at a time. Oh yes, we loved eating in France. So Why McDonalds
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tips
A person cannot go to New York for the first time and not go to the Statue of Liberty and we are no exception. We were hoping to wake up early and make our way down to the Battery Park early to book our tickets to enter the crown of the Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately, two weeks of hard travel had taken its toll and we slept in.
Camping Tips for Spain and France
Camping through France or Spain is quite different from camping in Canada. Here’s list of what items to bring to camp comfortably through France and Spain.
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