Gear and Packing

In Praise of My Birks

By on June 18, 2009

This post is dedicated to my friend, Bochog, who loves Birkenstock as much as I do. -PT I fell in love with Birkinstock 15 years ago. My first pair was the classic two-strap which I asked my friend, Grace, to buy for me when she went to Germany. Since then, I’ve owned several pairs most […]

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Gear and Packing

HOW TOTE-FUL!

By on April 1, 2009

An upcoming trip to Vietnam in August has prompted me to virtual-shop for a really nice tote bag that would carry my travel essentials in style. After visiting a number of online stores, I have come up with several candidates for my Ultimate Travel Tote. Topping my list are two totes from British designer Stella […]

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Gear and Packing

Holiday Fitness

By on December 9, 2008

Unless you’ve decided to lock yourself up in your hotel room and watch the Travel and Living Channel (believe me, I have friends who do this), you should really make an effort to get on your feet and explore your surroundings when you’re on holiday. Of course, this is no easy task especially if you’re […]

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