How to Buy a Bag That’ll Outlast Your Next Ten Trips
Don't buy travel gear on looks alone. Veteran bag maker Marvin shares his 60-second in-store durability test for zippers, seams, fabric, and hardware.
Guides
Old Quebec Through a Cynical Eye
Old Quebec is the site of some great history and is worth a visit. But don't go inside the city walls expecting authenticity...most of it has been recently constructed. Beware overpriced everything, and avoid the most lame funicular in the world.
Twenty Years, One Hundred Countries: What My Bags Taught Me on the Road
Here is a post from someone in the travel equipment business. Marvin is based in China and has been producing and testing travel bags for most of his working life. Here he shares some wisdom based on experience.
Cave houses in the Canary Islands
Louise takes us to the cave houses on Gran Canaria, and a culture that stretches back 1500 years.
A Day Trip to Some Lesser-Visited Temples near Siem Reap
Once you have seen Angkor Wat, you can hire a car and visit some interesting temples and sites further afield. Here are three of them that you can comfortably cover in a day trip. There are plenty of others if you have more time.
Getting Along with Snakes
Neale offers his insights and first-hand accounts about our slithery, scaly companions.
Scootering my way around Bang Saphan, Thailand
Scootering around the quiet towns and endless beaches of the Thai peninsula creates priceless memories. Let me share my experiences from two days based out of Bang Saphan.
ChinaHouse: A Must-Go-To Place in Penang
Mark takes us through ChinaHouse in Penang, an architectural and cultural labyrinth, and one of the quirkiest but most compelling venues you might encounter. Cafe, cake shop, bar, gallery, library, music venue - and more.
See more than Sea from Bondi to Tamarama
Muz swaps Dusty Boots for sandals as Sculpture by the Sea transforms an iconic walk.