Our recent vacation in Guatemala was just what was needed: getting to see some cool stuff and lots of relaxing days with plenty of time to lounge around and rest. We spent our time in Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and the area around Tikal. Here are some pictures from the trip. Photos 2, 4, and 8 … Continue reading Snapshots from Guatemala
Woolite vs Campsuds
My usual travel detergent for washing clothes has been Woolite for the last 10 years. It works well, rinses out quickly, and leaves clothes smelling nice. Another product that is advertised as a travel detergent is Campsuds, pictured above. I had never tried Campsuds before, so I used my recent trip to Guatemala as an … Continue reading Woolite vs Campsuds
Off to Guatemala!
Mrs. Lite and I are headed to Guatemala to hang out and do Guatemalan things. Have a good week everyone!
Washing vs not washing jeans
Cotton jeans are my favorite travel pants. They're not ideal, but I haven't found anything I like better. I've never been a fan of long quick dry pants advertised for travel because they're too floppy and lack structure. One of the problems with traveling with jeans is that they're a nuisance to clean. Unlike all … Continue reading Washing vs not washing jeans
Packing for Guatemala
Later on this month, Mrs. Lite and I will be heading to Guatemala to see some Mayan pyramids and whatever else there is to see & do in Guatemala. Since we traveled such a long distance last year to visit Egypt, this year we chose an international destination a little closer to home. Most of … Continue reading Packing for Guatemala
Shorts in Egypt for men
It's been about a year since my awesome Egypt vacation - one of the best, most memorable trips I've even taken. After I got back home, I made a list of blog topics to write about, and one somehow slipped through the cracks. It's a topic I researched online prior to my trip and never … Continue reading Shorts in Egypt for men
Sony RX1: some thoughts 7 years later
The biggest non-essential material purchase I ever made was when I bought my Sony RX1 camera around this time of year in 2012. At $2800, it was the most money I had ever spent on a single item that wasn't a car. I've used this camera regularly since then; to this day it remains one … Continue reading Sony RX1: some thoughts 7 years later
In defense of wired earbuds
I listened to a lot of music growing up, but in recent years the only situation where I spend any significant amount of time listening to tunes is when I travel on airplanes. Minimal weight and convenience are far more important to me in this setting than sound quality, so I've always gone with small … Continue reading In defense of wired earbuds
Post vacation pack list review
After I get home from some time off, I like to reflect on my pack list for possible adjustments to future trips. I had more thoughts than usual after my time in the mountains a few weeks ago (pack list here): I much prefer thin socks over thick socks. I have a really nice pair … Continue reading Post vacation pack list review
Shopping for travel shorts
I have a couple sets of North Face Paramount Peak convertible shorts that I bought many moons ago that will be going into the donation bin in the near future. These served me well over the years, but they're cargo shorts which are long out of style in 2019 and ever since I purchased my … Continue reading Shopping for travel shorts
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