by Doug | Dec 10, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
We’ve all gone through a fair share of non-stick pans over the years—usually replacing them every 18 months when the coating inevitably chips or wears off. After upgrading to the Viking PureGlide Pro 3-Ply 10-Piece Set, I’m ready to say the cycle of...
by Doug | Nov 20, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Welcome to the 2025 edition of our Annual Christmas Gift Guide. We’ve been searching all year long for great ideas, and we might even have outdone Santa Claus this year. Behold, gifts for travelers, seniors, explorers, stay-at-homes, and everybody else that...
by Doug | Nov 15, 2025 | Travel
By Doug Bardwell All photos ©2025 Doug Bardwell | Bardwell Photography I just returned from the pristine Patagonian wilderness aboard Ventus Australis, and this expedition cruise left a lasting impression as one of the most exhilarating and rewarding small ship...
by Doug | Oct 29, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
There’s a sweet spot where technology, comfort, and design intersect, and the Cycrown Roma hits right in the middle. It feels more like a finely tuned machine than just a gadget. It’s just as stable on pavement as on gravel or grass, and it does so without the...
by Doug | Sep 13, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
An electric fall road trip through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York’s Finger Lakes (All photos ©Doug Bardwell/Bardwell Photography) First Impressions I’ve test-driven plenty of cars, but the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Rally is something different. The moment I...
