by Doug | Dec 27, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
When you are serious about capturing the best sound quality possible, you need a professional recorder. There are many out there, but the Olympus line is what the pro’s count on for portable audio capture. I’ve been a fan of Olympus recorders for probably the last...
by Doug | Nov 15, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear, Travel
I’ve traveled thousands upon thousands of miles doing travel stories, and a GPS was almost always part of my gear. If you want to get from point A to point B, it’s hard to beat. Problems arise however when point B needs to be a certain type of campground. GPS fail. ...
by Doug | Nov 14, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
[Article first published as Fastest backup solution for your digital life on Technorati.] With the rash of bad weather, everyone should be thinking about protecting their digital files. A backup plan that you can set and forget is ideal; because, once you’ve...
by Doug | Oct 8, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
That’s been the experience of far too many travelers when trying to over-stuff their suitcases. And it’s usually a formula for disaster. Over-stuffed bags are the primary cause of broken zippers – often at the most inopportune times. Briggs and Riley heard the curses...
by Doug | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
H20 to go – water purification for travelers “You can’t be too careful” really applies when traveling in underdeveloped countries or even in the great outdoors. Water purity is an issue that has caused 20-50% of travelers to report intestinal problems. Most all...
by Doug | Jul 6, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
I was just introduced to Hincapie cycling apparel this year, but this last journey made me a lifelong convert. My plans included biking five Canadian cities; Windsor, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Jonquiere. I had 10 days to get in as much riding as possible. Not...
