Greg Rodgers

Jul 1, 2024 | vagabondinglife.com | Greg Rodgers

I sat alone. Feet stretched into the bench seat opposite of me, eyes drooping. Kilometer after kilometer of rice paddies flashed by outside. The antique train taking me to Laos was a vintage classic and well past its prime. Rudyard Kipling once said, “The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.” I was, indeed, smelling Thailand. My large window was open halfway allowing the dusty, humid air to roll in. The Thai countryside has a uniquely musky fragrance during dry season.

Nov 18, 2023 | vagabondinglife.com | Greg Rodgers

This is a review of the Ekster GRID backpack, a tech-oriented pack with plenty of features for people who earn a living on the road. It also works well as a TSA-approved, carry-on suitcase you (hopefully) won’t have to pink tag after running to your gate. After carrying the GRID for two weeks (and walking 2 – 4 miles daily while wearing it), I’m happily impressed with my experience and would like to share my findings.

May 23, 2023 | tripsavvy.com | Greg Rodgers