One of my pet travel projects is understanding "minority nations", the countries within countries. The UK has that in droves: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and arguably, England itself. The thing is, I really could not find a distinction between Welsh culture and British culture at large. Sure, there's a language that they have that looks like anagrams or txtspk, but beyond that, what makes someone uniquely Welsh? Certainly not the pubs … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Barcelona by Bike
A growing number of hybrid cars roams the streets and the use of public transportation is increasingly encouraged. This is particularly the case in big urban areas, where the public-transportation system tends to be well-developed and reliable. If you rent apartments in Barcelona, Paris, or Berlin there is no need to rent a car, a subway ticket will be just fine get around the city. Another trend that goes hand in hand with caring for our … [Read more...]
Lock-A-Bye Tote Bags
Kathy wrote us the other day about her unique travel product, Lock-A-Bye (she runs the company with her 2 sisters). This is a slash resistant tote bag with a locking zipper as well as a cable lined strap sewn into the handle. Their patented locking mechanism secures both the contents inside the bag as well as the bag itself. This bag is also waterproof. … [Read more...]
iPhone 4 Super Juice Case
iPhone 4 Super Juice Case (Reviewed: Apr 2011) Short battery life is certainly a problem with smart phones including the Iphone 4. When your on the road its no fun to run out of "juice" and have no way to charge it when trying to listen to music, play games or surf the net. Make life easier and your phone last longer with the Super Juice Case from Dexim. This "Applesque" looking item serves not only as a durable case but also extends the charge … [Read more...]
Urbandillo
Urbandillo (Reviewed: Apr 2011) tote bag (the "Classic Hobo") is the creative idea of Veronica James, fashion designer and avid traveler. The bag embodies her philosophy of"shrink and go" fashion. Similar to the animal which inspired the companies' name, this tote bag shrinks down into a fairly small ball with the pull of the draw cord using Urbandillo's patented SHRiNXtm design. The Urbandillo seamlessly blends style and function. Its the … [Read more...]
Red Square & the Kremlin – Moscow – April 2011
The Red Square and the Kremlin are super important attractions and we went back to this part of Moscow 3 days in a row. You need at least 2 days to hit the main museums and attractions in this area and or just sit down and people watch. The Kremlin is unbelievable - with its golden spired domes, many cathedrals and amazing murals inside the curved walls of the churches. Red Square is one of the most impressive squares in the world anchored by … [Read more...]