Waiting to embark on a 24-hour international bus ride from Hanoi, Vietnam to Vientiane, Laos – complete with a land border crossing and walk through no man’s land. Considered one of the hardest and most brutal bus journeys in Asia. Gonna be one of those adventures where it’s gonna be good only after it’s done, […]
international travel
Watch: Detect tampering of personal effects in a hotel room
100 Deadly Skills – Skill #38 – Detect Tampering Of Personal Effects “Scrutiny of Westerners in developing economies is an increasingly common phenomenon. Whether seeking trade or government secrets or attempting to determine a visitor’s ulterior motives for travel, in many countries hotel security and government officials work in tandem to surreptitiously police foreigners staying […]
Disposable Comms and Burner Phones
BLU Tank II T193 Unlocked GSM Dual-SIM Cell Phone w/ Camera and 1900 mAh Big Battery. This was usually the phone I went for when looking for a disposable communication option ( Burner phone for the ninjas out there). It has a camera, noise quality is very good, battery lasts, Micro-USB capable so no need […]
Preparedness tips for traveling into a slightly shady country
Tip #1 – When staying in a slightly shady country, try to get a spot closest to the U.S. Embassy. As soon as you arrive, write down the address and phone number to the place you stay and the U.S. Embassy. Then, from your location, walk to the embassy and only write down the turns […]
My Europe EDC loadout
The guys and I that pick the gear for the Crate Club live it everyday. My Europe EDC loadout: SureFire P2X Panerai Central black left handed Luminor Marina Power Cube The Oakley Factory Pilot (best travel pack I’ve had to date) with Crye Percision custom Crate Club bullet proof insert. – Brandon Webb, CEO Check […]
How I Spent 24 Hours at an Airport w/ Security Credentials
Airports need not be just transfer hubs to and from adventures, they can also BE the adventure… This is my airport story. – view all days 2:08 AM Still lit from our final puffs and edibles before getting on this flight from Amsterdam, I’m sleeping like an intoxicated baby passed out on a […]
Everyday Carry: International Travel
During international travel, I needed reliable everyday carry gear that wouldn’t break the bank in the event it got lost or stolen. Here’s what I carried.