For this feature, we’ve asked some well-known travelers what they’re packing when they’re getting out of town. These are the things they can’t leave home without. To start us off, photographer and world-traveler Chris Burkard lays down his “10 travel…
Camping is one thing, but backpacking is a whole other story. With only the gear that will fit on your back, and comfortable shoes, you’ll see some of the most isolated and serene places in the country. But you’ll need…
Russ Brownley is the guy behind the camera in De Passage, the latest release from Reef. It’s a 23-minute epic that pays homage to a bygone era while following Reef’s surf team through exotic waters. To get the behind-the-scenes scoop…
Photographer Todd Glaser is based in San Diego but “wanders the world” with his camera always at the ready. He’s a staff photographer for Surfer Magazine and has countless other publications and brands in his portfolio. Since these guys have him…
For this new feature, we’ve asked some well-known travelers what they can’t leave home without. To start things off, photographer and world-traveler Chris Burkard lays down his “10 travel essentials.” 1. Big Agnes Stagecoach Waterproof Rolling Duffel This is the ultimate…
Sinai Mejias is from Caracas, Venezuela and now lives on Oz’s Gold Coast. By making surfboard covers and running a DIY and hobby-based blog, she has managed to combine her background with her many loves: friends, family and creating. Her light-hearted…
In the final installment of our How to Travel Baja series from the What is West duo, Justin DeSheilds and Bryan Morales, we get a rundown of the items that they bring to keep them literally and figuratively fueled for…
On Feb. 1, Justin DeShields and Bryan Morales set off on foot to journey from San Diego to the end of the Baja Peninsula – 1,000 miles. This trip was made possible by a grant from National Geographic to explore…
For those who ride your bike instead of driving, it is not so easy to charge up your phone without a handy cigarette lighter like in a car. So here is a quick DIY project that can help you out…charge…