I’ve used Airalo eSIM across multiple international trips, including Vietnam, Japan, and India.
It’s become my go-to way to stay connected without dealing with SIM cards or unreliable airport WiFi.
I wasn’t much of a helmet skier, but a trip to Gulmarg pushed me to finally buy one. I went with the Oakley MOD1 MIPS, and it ended up being the first helmet I didn’t mind wearing all day.
I used the Sukoa ski bag to get a pair of oversized skis from Colorado to Korea. It held up for that trip, but I haven’t brought it on a ski trip since. Here’s where it works and why I’d go a different direction now.
I’ve been skiing in these after years of relying on rentals in Korea and Japan, and the difference was immediate. The Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 is a stiff, low-volume boot built for aggressive skiers who prefer a tight fit. Here’s how they’ve held up across different conditions, and what I’d do differently if I bought them again.
A practical Hokkaido ski packing list based on multiple trips to Niseko and Rusutsu. What to bring, what to rent, and what’s easy to overlook when skiing in Japan.
The review explores the Ruffwear Front Range Dog Day Pack, which was trail-tested with my Border Collie, Winnie. Although pleased with the sturdiness and design, I reflect on the fact that a more compact option like the Ruffwear Switchbak may have been more suitable for my dog and our lack of deep backcountry adventures. I delve into additional alternatives such as the pricier Ruffwear Singletrak, which offers hydration bladders, and the
more economical OneTigris Dog Pack.