Travel Gear Reviews and T1D Packing Tips

I got burned trying to buy tickets on eDreams

I paid eDreams for airline tickets but didn't actually get any. I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company, and ended up paying nothing.

NFL Game Pass in Europe, Asia, and Elsewhere

Review and experiences streaming entire football games on NFL Game Pass from Japan, Europe, and across all parts of the world outside the US.

Scrubba wash bag travel review after 4 months in Europe

My review of the Scrubba wash bag after using it for laundry across Japan and Europe. Here's the good points and the bad points – and why I recommend it.

Why I don't want a continuous glucose monitor

The reasons I don't want to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), even though other diabetics keep recommending them to me.

Take Dr. Bronner's soap and leave everything else at home

The guide to reducing the size and weight of your backpack by replacing all your toiletries with one item: Dr. Bronner's Magic Liquid Soap.

My review of Bluff Works travel pants after four months in Europe

Review of Bluff Works travel pants, which I used on a four-plus month backpacking trip in Europe during winter. Features, sizing, weight, pricing info.

Why I don't want an insulin pump

Nobody ever talks about the negative aspects of using an insulin pump. Here are the reasons some people think there may be NO actual benefits.

Is your traveling blood glucose monitor reliable?

If you have a rare problem with your blood glucose monitor while traveling, you'll be able to find a local replacement with some ingenuity and patience.

Traveling with diabetes supplies: My experiences

Tips and tales from a Type 1 diabetic world traveler who deals with immigration officials, pharmacies, and insulin, strips, and other weird-looking supplies.

Review: Gear4U Camping Cookware After a 3-Month Trip

A piece-by-piece review of the Gear4U Camping Cookware set (pot, pan, ladle, sporks, cups, bowls, etc.) Why I recommend it and what I didn't like.