Katy Trail Packing List
May 12, 2010 by Darren Alff · 5 Comments
You don’t have to travel around the world or live on the road for months on end to call yourself a bicycle traveler. Conducting short trips by bike in your local area (or even in your home country) is a great way to get out and experience the joys of bicycle travel. Yesterday I flew [...]
Orikaso Fold Flat Tablewear: A Product Review
January 4, 2010 by Darren Alff · 2 Comments
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 [...]
181 Free Articles About Bicycle Touring, World Travel And Lifestyle Design
January 1, 2010 by Darren Alff · 6 Comments
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); [...]
Lightload Towels: Product Review
October 16, 2009 by Darren Alff · 1 Comment
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 [...]
Asking Gary Vaynerchuk About Croatian Wines
April 28, 2009 by Darren Alff · 1 Comment
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 [...]
Sea To Summit Titanium Spork
August 23, 2008 by Darren Alff · 2 Comments
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 [...]



















