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Camera Gear For Antarctica

Camera Gear For Antarctica

Going to Antarctic is a once in a lifetime experience and there is no way that we’re heading there without a full bag of camera equipment and electronics to capture every moment. With each trip we keep adding to our gear list and now we have gotten to the point where our electronics are definitely outweighing our clothes and other gear.

Rudy Project is the Official Eyewear of ThePlanetD

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.

Ever Had a £2000 Phone Bill?

Ever Had a £2000 Phone Bill?

Have you ever had a £2000 phone bill? That was a message we saw on facebook from a fellow Mongol Rallier after returning to England from Mongolia.

Gear for the Mongol Rally, What you Really Need

Gear for the Mongol Rally, What you Really Need

When preparing for a long road trip like the Mongol Rally the biggest thing on everyone’s mind is the amount of gear you need. A driver needs to be prepared for every situation and you don’t want to be stranded in the desert for hours on end waiting for a car to come by.

The Globetrotters LogBook – A Fun Travel Journal

The Globetrotters LogBook – A Fun Travel Journal

The Globe Trotter’s LogBook is a little pocket-sized book not only has space for me to write my notes, it also has some great reading material and fun facts.

ExOfficio, Our Mongol Rally Garb

ExOfficio, Our Mongol Rally Garb

One of the best things about coming home from a long travel is opening all the packages that await us. We received a new wardrobe from ExOfficio for the Mongol Rally.

13 Essential Items for India, and 5 We Wish We Had

13 Essential Items for India, and 5 We Wish We Had

After 3 months in India and one in Sri Lanka, we have found items that are needed while traveling through India. Here are some items that we really needed, others that we feel so passionately about that we want to reiterate them again and other items that we really wish we brought. We hope that this helps you to pack easily when you are making your list for things to bring to India.

Travel Gear, Did We Need it All?

Travel Gear, Did We Need it All?

It has only been three weeks into our trip, but we already have a good idea of what we are glad to have brought with us and what we should have left behind in Canada. Here is a list of the stuff that we brought that we are very grateful to have along the way in India, plus a few of the items that we should have left at home.

Holiday Gifts for the Adventure Traveler

Holiday Gifts for the Adventure Traveler

There are common traits between adventure travelers, luxury travelers, green travelers and budget travelers except when it comes to holiday gift ideas. While the world is slowly coming out of a recession, it’s really the thought that counts when giving travel-related gifts this year. In order to help you find a great gift, we’ve worked with popular travel websites, based on their niche and expertise, to put together a holiday travel gift guide. We encourage you to visit the other participating travel blogs for even more gift ideas – you’re sure to find a few ideas that will be perfect for the traveler on your gift list!

Cycling Africa in the Tour d’Afrique – Gear List

Cycling Africa in the Tour d’Afrique – Gear List

Here is a list of what we brought with us to cycle Africa, what we should have left behind, a review of our bikes and what we should have brought. Remember, this was a supported expedition and if we were to cycle independently, we would take far less gear. Since we had trucks carrying our red boxes and all we had to carry was our water and snacks, we could bring far more than a solo rider.

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