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Fun with Travel Photos: Create a Filter on the Fly

By on January 14, 2013 in Tech & Gear, USA

While out and about in Waikiki, I wanted to portray to my followers what life actually looked like through the lenses of these shades, and then it hit me!

January 14, 2013 · Continue Reading · Comments { 13 }
Ciao Bella Travel Wishlist #1

The $50 Christmas Wishlist Giveaway from Ciao Bella Travel [Ended]

By on December 10, 2012 in Contests, Tech & Gear

We’d like to give you the opportunity to get your own travel gear from Ciao Bella Travel in this $50 Christmas Wishlist Giveaway!

December 10, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 57 }
Brooke all packed up.

How to Pack for a Trip to the USA

By on November 26, 2012 in North America, Tech & Gear, USA

When you’re an American expat living in Australia, there is one thing I know when it comes to packing for a trip home to the USA. Yes, you’re going to take clothing for the exact opposite season. And, yes, you’re going to probably not travel as much like a backpacker. But, neither of those are it. My biggest and most important tip for packing for the USA is…

November 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 11 }

Plane Outfits: What do YOU wear on a long flight?

By on October 22, 2012 in Female Travel, Tech & Gear

Do you have a special set of clothing that you deem as plane outfits? Do you get as comfortable as possible when flying long haul? I don’t, but I might now, thanks to Ciao Bella Travel.

October 22, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 25 }

A Word About Money Belts to Those Who Misuse Them (Vlog)

By on October 17, 2012 in Tech & Gear

Uhm… do you know how to wear a money belt? I mean seriously, do you? I hope so, or else this little video gem was made for you!

October 17, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 17 }

Silk Roadistan Packing: 5 Items I’m Excited to Have with Me

By on April 14, 2012 in Tech & Gear

I consider myself a bit of a pack snob. I always err on the side of caution and go with less is more, pretty much because I hate to carry a heavy, heavy bag. It’s just not fun! Here is a run-down of 5 of the multipurpose and/or technical items I’m happy to have with me on this trip.

April 14, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }

Day 227: Playing with a New Camera

By on August 17, 2011 in Tech & Gear

It’s been agonizing getting to this point in the camera situation… Read more. At one point, I thought I wanted the compact SLR camera with interchangeable lenses, and at another, I thought I wanted the plain old point and shoot. One day, I refused to give up the option of additional lenses, but the next, I was firm on having the

August 17, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 4 }
camera case

Day 205: Pocket Sized vs. DSLR… Or Can We Have the Best of Both Worlds?

By on July 25, 2011 in Tech & Gear

On the way home from our usual weekend stop at the Little Gem Cafe in Gordon, Pat and I stopped off at Harvey Norman to pick up some ink cartridges for the printer. Inside, I got to looking at the camera section because I’ve been feeling really frustrated with my camera options — well, actually for quite some time.
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July 25, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 29 }

Day 170: Why I Will Strive to Go Carry-On Every Trip, Every Time

By on June 30, 2011 in Australia, North America, Oceania, Tech & Gear, USA

Some trips it is just not possible to carry it all in carry-on sized baggage. It depends on the weather, the airline’s carry-on baggage restrictions, your need to take certain stuff (maybe you have some books and gifts to bring along) that you normally wouldn’t. In our case, Pat and I decided to do a year’s worth of clothes shopping… Read more

June 30, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 13 }

Day 160: How We Got Our Awesome Multi-Stop USA Itinerary Plane Tickets

By on June 20, 2011 in North America, Tech & Gear, USA

You may have noticed if you follow along that Pat and I have been bouncing around the U.S. of A… Read more. In fact, even after the day of the year this post was supposed to happen on, we have since hit Vegas and ventured back to Australia. This has been the most epic US trip I could have imagined in

June 20, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }