Win a Horny Toad Conversion Dress

by Beth Whitman (May 3rd, 2013)

It’s the perfect time to win yourself a Horny Toad Conversion Dress! Because if you haven’t already, it’s time to do the big closet swap. Packing up the sweaters, winter boots and long-sleeved tops and pulling out the spring and summer-wear. And this Conversion dress will be a lovely item to add. Here’s the cool [...]

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Scarpa Caipirinha Shoes – WanderGear Wednesday

by Beth Whitman (May 1st, 2013)

Unless it’s my imagination, it seems like a lot of outdoor shoe companies (those specializing in hiking boots, trail, and climbing shoes, etc.) are crossing over into the lifestyle market. I am not complaining. Because what’s coming out are shoes like the Scarpa Caipirinhas. These cross-over shoes can be worn hiking (they’ve got a nice [...]

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On Traveling: Unplugged

by Beth Whitman (April 29th, 2013)

A couple of weeks ago, reports surfaced that Alec Zimmerman, a young woman from the Seattle area, disappeared while hitchhiking from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Peru. She hadn’t been heard from by her family and friends for a few days and her loved-ones started to get worried. The couchsurfer whom she had stayed with prior [...]

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