Archive for May, 2009

WanderGear Wednesday: Outdoor Research Hoody

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 20th, 2009)

I’m always on the lookout for the best layers to wear when I’m traveling. The Himalayas pose an interesting conundrum because when it’s sunny, temps during the day can easily be in the mid 70′s in the spring. But they can drop quickly when the sun sets. I tested  out the Ferrosi Hoody from Outdoor [...]

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Bhutan April, 2009 Update 2

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 19th, 2009)

After our group’s first couple of days in Paro and Thimphu, we drove east and visited Punakha and Trongsa. Heading farther into the mountains, I got the sense that we were being enveloped in a carpet of greenery. This part of Bhutan is like the Pacific Northwest on steroids. One of the country’s most beautiful [...]

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Using Your Cell Abroad: A Primer

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 18th, 2009)

Using a cell phone while you’re traveling is NOT as difficult as one might think. I learned this last month when I was in Bangkok attempting to find the best way to phone home. While I did bring my primary cell phone with me for emergency use and to have access to my contact list, [...]

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