Orikaso Fold Flat Tablewear: A Product Review

January 4, 2010 by Darren Alff · 2 Comments 

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Orikaso flat fold tablewear is one unique product! Likely a play on the word “origami,” which is the art of folding paper into a variety of decorative forms, Orikaso is a product made of flat colored plastic that can be folded into an entire table set – plate, cup and bowl.
It’s a great idea for [...]

181 Free Articles About Bicycle Touring, World Travel And Lifestyle Design

January 1, 2010 by Darren Alff · 3 Comments 

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2009 was one hell of a year!
At this time last year I was emerging from my apartment in downtown Luzern, Switzerland and celebrating the first of what would become 254 days of bike travel in 16 different European countries.
Since that time, I have covered thousands of miles on my bicycle (and on foot); written nearly [...]

Lightload Towels: Product Review

October 16, 2009 by Darren Alff · Leave a Comment 

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I was recently sent a 3-Pack of Lightload Towels and asked to review the product here on the site.
To find out what I think of Lightload Towels and how I would use them on my own travels, you can watch the video above or read the quick summary below.
Product Features
Each towel comes in a small, [...]

Asking Gary Vaynerchuk About Croatian Wines

April 28, 2009 by Darren Alff · Leave a Comment 

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While cycling along the coast of Croatia, I noticed that there were an incredible number of vineyards that line the coastal hills. I decided to whip out my video camera and ask Gary Vaynerchuk, the man behind Wine Library TV, if he knew anything about Croatian wines. Here’s the video I made:

Unfortunately, once I got [...]

Sea To Summit Titanium Spork

August 23, 2008 by Darren Alff · 1 Comment 

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When traveling by bike, you should always be on the look out for ways to make your load lighter. Weight is not a cyclist’s friend, and if you can find a way to reduce the weight or size of your packs, you should do it! Sometimes this is done by buying lighter or more compact [...]