The most obvious reason why you’re travelling is that you probably want to move away from the city, from the stress, and from your work. Sometimes it’s the adventure that takes us places, but how often do we forget the duties and work we’ve left behind? Well, there’s nothing better than the relaxing waves of the sea, the splendid breeze of the ocean, and a glass of an ice-cold cocktail while basking under the sun. Amidst the R&R we’re doing, … [Read more...]
Pelican i1015 Protective Phone Case
The Pelican i1015 is the ideal case for the extreme adventurer or outdoor enthusiast. This is a great fit for rock climbers who want to protect their phone or those involved in other adventurous activities. The shell of the case is made from hard plastic with foam and inner rubber inside. The case is water resistant but not waterproof (not meant for swimming). It even comes with a small carabiner. The case was designed for the iPhone 4 but … [Read more...]
Urbandillo Classic “Hobo” Tote Bag
This Urbandillo 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 perfect bag for … [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 by Dexim
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 i...tem serves not only as a durable case but also extends the charge life of the phone with its powerful Lithium … [Read more...]
Molton Brown Handwash
During a visit to the 100 million dollar Kenzo Estate in Napa, (one of Napa's newest wineries and most expensive and a cool experience in an of itself) we discovered Moulton Brown in their bathroom. You can always judge the money behind a winery based on the quality of their hand wash and disposable tissue. This is high end hand wash from London (Naran Ji); it sells for $25/bottle - lovely aromatics. Details? www.moltonbrown.com … [Read more...]
Converter Collection
Here is a collection of some of the converters, adaptors, usb, solar chargers and other small electronic devices that have served us well during our trips. This is becoming quite the collection! … [Read more...]
Two more book reviews!
Here are two more book reviews, they are all found on my book review page <a http://www.davestravelcorner.com/lifestyle/booklist/index.htm I typically review a couple of travel related books each month. THE FREEWAYS OF LOS ANGELES It is hard to review your own book and not be biased - but writing this review should theoretically be easy! The Freeways of Los Angeles highlights all the major freeways in the Los Angeles and Orange County … [Read more...]
The Hoven
This entirely self contained metal structure is called the Hoven, installed in a Honda I drive. It is excellent for road trips - throw in meat well wrapped in tin foil and 4 or 5 hours later you have a well cooked meal. This a travelers dream - pop in the food before you leave and don't have to worry about cooking when you reach your destination. The Hoven (The "Engine" Oven) A built on lid makes for easy access to the oven. High … [Read more...]