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4 dumb things no one tells you about living in Europe

March 3, 2018March 4, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

So you know all those articles out there about fascinating cultural differences between East and West, North and South, Star Wars and Star Trek? And how even though we’re separated …

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NickelSmart Specialist Carbon Fiber Belt
Clothing / Gear / Packing / Tips

Carbon fiber belts for speeding through airport security

April 5, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

As many of you may know from following this blog, I like to complain. Occasionally I complain about important issues, and occasionally I complain about nearly-irrelevant minutiae that aren’t nearly as …

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Grayl Ultralight colors
Gear / Safety / Tech / Tips

The Grayl Ultralight is here!

February 1, 2016March 22, 2017 - by SnarkyNomad

I remember a long time ago, while traveling through China, where I saw a guy with a garbage bag full of disposable plastic water bottles, refilling them from a bathroom sink. So …

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George A Taylor Narrabeen in a glider
Angry / Money / Rants / Tips

How you could save $1,000 on a flight to Europe with the hub cities method

January 23, 2016January 25, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

Sorry, guys. I usually hate posts like these. All those “how I saved a ridiculous amount of money and you can too!” comments drive me crazy. Either they’re sharing something that everyone already knows …

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Deodorant in a chapstick tube
Gear / Packing / Tips

How to shrink your deodorant to the size of a chapstick tube

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

I am incredibly excited about this. Far more so than I should be. Deodorant sticks are some of the largest items you’ll find in a travel toiletry kit, and they can be kind of …

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Eagle Creek RFID Money Belt
Gear / Money / Packing / Safety / Tips

Everything you need to know about money belts

December 30, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

So let me begin with a story. This is the story of someone who was carrying $11,000 of cash in his suitcase, because, as he informed me, he was “used …

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Linen towels
Clothing / Gear / Packing / Tips

The best travel towels aren’t where you’ll find them

October 21, 2015December 23, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Yes, my friends and colleagues, towels. Because despite the seeming irrelevance of such a thing, a compact travel towel is one of the best ways to cut down on bulky items so …

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Gift shop prints
Blog / Money / Musings / Tips

How to save money on museum fees by visiting the gift shop instead!

August 28, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

So this is probably going to be self-explanatory, but I think we’ve all found ourselves at one time or another in the position of wanting to cut back on expenses, …

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EPOP Appearance
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Check out my guest appearance on the Extra Pack of Peanuts podcast!

May 13, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

So if there’s anything missing from this ingeniously written and lovingly crafted chronicle of my far-flung thoughts and adventures, it’s the deeply pleasing, sonically delightful, Barry White-esque timbre of my voice. …

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Outlier Outfit
Clothing / Gear / Packing

Techwear at its finest: 10 stylish travel outfits that look as good as they feel

April 19, 2015March 28, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

“I can’t pack light the way you do. I want to look good!” I’ve never understood these people. What does quantity have to do with beauty? I’ve always been an advocate of …

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February 8, 2014January 5, 2018

Uniqlo Airism boxer brief

The Uniqlo Airism boxer brief, thoroughly reviewed

March 25, 2014May 13, 2017

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In search of the best travel pants for men

November 15, 2013February 28, 2019

Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers

Best backpacking water filters and purifiers

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The Wool and Prince Boxer Brief 2.0, reviewed and raved about

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Announcing my first-ever product collaboration!

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