19 great things to do in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua is something of a backpacker hotspot in Guatemala, and with its many leafy plazas, colonial churches, cobblestone streets, colorful markets, and very, very affordable living costs, it’s easy to …
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The Tom Bihn Aeronaut: Probably the best duffel bag for carry-on-only travel
I have something of a bag obsession. I know all sorts of specs and fabric details for so many bags from so many random companies, and finding a bag that manages to …
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Why merino wool t-shirts are the best travel t-shirts
There’s an interesting pattern that emerges from perusing the packing lists of long-term (or frequent) backpackers; they end up using eerily identical sorts of gear. You’ll see surprisingly consistent suggestions, such as using …
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Soft shell jeans, the world’s greatest invention
Jeans. The world’s greatest stylistic achievement. Rugged. Comfortable. Dependable. Gloriously adaptable to the whims of fickle fashion nonsense, anywhere in the world. Soft shells. High-tech fabric that’s tough on the outside, …
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Why Black Friday will be the downfall of American civilization
Much has been made of the bigger-is-better consumerism of American culture, with holiday cheer frequently overwhelmed by the associated commercialism of the moment: Christmas is merely a month-long shopping extravaganza, New …
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