Getting outdoors on a sunny day feels good on your skin, but sun exposure isn’t all great for your skin. If you have an active lifestyle, whether at home or on vacation, you likely have a regular sunscreen routine. But…
I’ve had long hair for as long as I can remember. If my hair isn’t in a ponytail or messy bun, you can bet there’s a hair tie on my wrist, at the ready. It’s not the prettiest look and…
One thing I always bring on my travels is moisturizer. So many things (air travel, alcohol, dry climates) can mess with your skin, that I want to plan in advance to combat their effects. But in my nearly endless efforts…
Even though a smaller portion of my travel includes staying in remote places or camping, I always take along a small light source on my trips. Hotel rooms sometimes have burned out lights and staff doesn’t always have the ability…
If you’re dreaming about summer or lucky enough to be heading somewhere tropical and warm soon, think about adding Patagonia’s Women’s Amber Dawn Dress to you repertoire. I added this knee-length dress to my collection just in time for a…
We all have our way of coping with challenging travel—not all of which may be the healthiest choices, but just the ones we’re used to. On your next vacation, consider giving yourself a break from your regular methods, and try…
When you spend a lot of time in the ocean, your hair and skin can get thrashed. Beach and coastline dwellers evolve their skin and hair care through daily experimentation, but when you’re on vacation, you don’t have time to…
Nobody wants to travel with three jackets, but when I visited Alaska’s interior in mid-December, I knew I needed a variety of options: a solid shell, a puffy, and a combination of both. Instead of bringing three jackets, I packed…
Being out and about means there’s always a chance of getting wet. But if you’re carrying Dakine’s Cyclone Wet/Dry Rolltop Pack you can look forward to your gear staying dry. I recently took the 34L backpack on an overlanding trip…
We all know that it’s good to protect your eyes. Sometimes, your adventurous pursuits require more than just your standard sunglasses. Whether you’re biking, running, or out in the snow (and don’t need goggles), it’s good to have goggle-like coverage…