During the period between the First World War and the Second a small boot manufacture sprung up in the tiny town of Jetzendorf, Germany. Never heard of Jetzendorf? Don’t worry, you are not alone. With a population of less than…
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If you want some great all-around travel shoes that will let your hot feet truly breathe, put on some San Francisco ones from Lowa. In an earlier review I raved about the new Gore-tex Surround technology just now going into…
For those of us who like to mix a little adventure into their travels but aren’t hard-core hikers, shoes like these Lowa Ferrox GTX ones are a great bet. Lightweight, supportive, and with a Gore-tex membrane, they can be used…
Trying to reduce single-use plastics from your day-to-day life can be overwhelming. I’ve focused on finding eco-friendly bathroom toiletries, such as dental floss and toothpaste tablets. Sure, there have been brands that unfortunately didn’t cut it, but along the way,…
If you’ve ever been on a ship in windy conditions, you know you need gear to protect yourself from the elements. In 1877, Captain Helly Juell Hansen saw a need for better protection from the harsh Norwegian weather conditions, and…
Muck Liberty: I’m headed to Germany in winter. Christmas markets and city streets are not guaranteed to be snow-free, but I don’t want to bring a bulky winter boot in my luggage. What to do? Muck, one of my favorite…
If you travel with a laptop and/or tablet, you’ve had that moment: When you really need to use it, and the battery is low. There won’t be a place to charge it in a while, and you wish you’d planned…
A few weeks ago, I review the Oboz Selway Flip, which I deemed the perfect beach/lake/summer shoe for casual travel. I’m back with my pick for fall, if you’re packing a bag to go anywhere warm, or have need of…
There are a wide variety of designs that come in various categories (my favorite is the travel section). The light box is a fun way to jazz up your interior decor with something quite unique. Colorful patterns front a square-shaped box, which contains a lamp that when switched on, illuminates the artwork.