It's once again winter holiday season, which means it's time for me to tout my books as stocking stuffers for the travel lovers on your Christmas list. And, since I'm stateside this month, I'm able to mail out signed copies at a reduced price. Vagabonding and Marco Polo Didn't Go There are $15 each --...

What Vagabonder doesn't want some used gear, at cheap cheap cheap prices? Especially if you are a camper or backpacker...or kayaker...or biker... Two extremely popular outdoor supply stores, REI and MEC , offer "used gear" garage sales to their card-holding members, at least once or twice a year. These bonanza style sales often open their...