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.
General Travel
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.
Understanding Signs, or Not
Neale shares pictures of some of his favourite signs, and ponders the mindset of those who put them there.
Renting a Scooter in South East Asia – Staying Upright and Legal
Don't let a scooter rental ruin your trip. From IDP requirements to the 'character test' for rental shops, here is how to stay legal and safe on two wheels in SE Asia.
The Art of the Light Pack – For the Slow Traveller in South East Asia
The greatest myth of travel is that you need a heap of different outfits, ‘just in case’. In Southeast Asia, where the humidity is high and the culture is informal, overpacking is a tax you pay in sweat and baggage fees.
Happy New Year to and from Dusty Boots Journal
A quick reflection on the first five months of the Journal.