Fall is our favorite season for travel - the weather is crisp and with back-to-school, the crowds tend to be low. With the change in seasons, it is also the perfect time to stock up on new gear. Whether you are exploring your own city, or venturing to new destinations, here are the top items to bring on your fall travel adventures.
Shoes:
Fall is a great time to switch from casual flip flops to sneakers. With the weather more unpredictable, it is time to stock up on shoes for a variety of activities and conditions.
1. ALLBIRDS
These are the go-to travel shoe, known as worldâs most comfortable shoe. The Dasher shoes are comfortable and made of natural marino wool material. The shoe fits like a sock and passed the airport security slip off-and-on in a breeze. It packs performance and can take you on runs and with its sleek design, it can translate to even the office
2. Merrell - Hiking Shoes
Going hiking this fall? You'll need a responsive shoe when hiking, that is also well-cushioned and lightweight. We tried the men's Cham 7 Slam Luna Leather shoe which is perfect for the trails. A small bonus was that Merrell shipped the shoes with two pairs of laces in different colors in case we want to switch up our style on the trail or when going business casual.
3. Newton
As you all know, at Run The Atlas, we love running so we had to try out some fresh running shoes. Newton is a Colorado-based brand that we were familiar with through various running clubs. We wanted to take a deeper look to see how these shoes perform. We tried the Newton Fate and Gravity. Breathable, lightweight and supportive, these are excellent for runs or active travel, and add a pop of color to your wardrobe.
4. VivoBarefoot
We became familiar with this brand during the Isle of Scilly swimrun. In fact, if you do any sort of water sport - from canoeing to rafting, you will need a good water shoe. We tried the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG. It provides traction for when crossing rivers and streams, or just dealing with a sudden downpour.
Wondering what it's like to be a digital nomad? On this trip I take my work on the road with me for a "workcation" to the Outsite coliving space in the creative capitol of Austin. Outsite is a coliving and coworking space all in one, allowing you to work during your stay and meet a community of other freelancers, remote workers, and creatives who love to travel.
Watch my week in the Austin Outsite Coliving Space:
9:00AM - Waking up at Outsite
First, it's time to grab a cup of tea and prepare a quick breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen. Of course, the kitchen is fully stocked with coffee makers, assorted teas, and arabica coffee. The coliving house has spacious work areas, six private bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen for cooking, and a laundry room. It's the perfect place to stay if you are looking to move to a new city, meet new people, or if you want to have a more authentic experience while traveling. The idea is that you can share the community spaces and save money.
10:00 AM - Time to Grind
In the morning, it's time to get work done from the Outsite coliving space. The work space is quiet with plenty of natural light, making it a productive space. The house comes equipped with a conference room, printer, and high speed internet. âI catch up on email, join my morning conference calls, plan out my day, and follow up with the folks at Hopscotch to organize a visit to their interactive art show.
2PM - Head to the city with new friends from Outsite
In the late afternoon, I hit up a few of my coliving housemates to organize a group outing in the city. Outsite makes it easy to connect with the other people in the house using the group chat in Whatsapp. âMany of my other housemates are photographers, so we instantly connected over our love for finding photo shoot spots. We check out Austin's tallest mural by Josef Kristofoletti, located in the downtown.
3PM Street Art Tour
âAustin is famous for its eclectic neighborhoods, street art, and delicious food trucks. Many of the most famous murals and foodie spots are less than a half mile walk from the colving space. I snapped a few photos before heading to a nearby cafe to finish up work for the day.
5PM - Dinner time
âFor dinner, I check out the Elizabeth Street Cafe located right near the coliving space. I grab a seat on the cozy patio with a fellow Outsite member and enjoy the delicious pho and banh mi.
6PM - Barton Springs Trail Group Outing
âIt's time to unwind and check out Austin's natural scenery. My coliving housemates and I have finished work for the day and decide to organize a group outing. We Uber over to the Barton Springs Trail to capture the night views of the city.
9PM - Late Night Eats
Last by not least, it's not a trip to Austin without tacos and margaritas. We walk over to nearby Fresa's for some late night grub before heading back to the Outsite space. to catch some sleep. My trip to Austin felt like a vacation, but it was one of the most productive trips I have taken. I was able to get work done in an inspiring environment while meeting likeminded creatives, technologists, and entrepreneurs. Also, I was able to stay longer than usual since I had all the necessities of home, allowing me get beyond surface level travel and truly experience the city from a local point of view. If you are interested in staying at Outsite, check out the $50 referral link here:
Travel is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and this year pushed us to a new level. We traveled to 13 countries, saw wonders of the world, and reached over 1M views on our YouTube channel. It's truly astounding that we can share our travels with millions of people around the globe - thank you for joining the adventure!
It's the end of 2018, so time to reflect on this jam-packed year of travel. Here's what we learned during our adventures this year:
1. January - Mexico - Yucatan y Tulum
We spent New Year's in Mexico again - this time to see the Wonder of the World: Chichen Itza. There's no better way to spend New Years Day than by swimming in Mexico's warm Caribbean waters and visiting Mayan archeological ruins. We return to this country more than any other country because of its endlessly inspiring regional cultures, cuisine, and archeology.
2. February - Ireland and Northern Ireland
We crossed the invisible border between the UK and Ireland to visit a once foreboding capital city of Belfast. Here, we learned about how a city known for its religious conflict is moving on from its past to a bright future. Two hours away is Dublin, where we spent the the rest of our trip. In fact, our Dublin vlog ended up being our most popular video of the year on YouTube!
3. March - Greece - Athens / Paros / Hydra / Delphi / Olympia
We visited one of the oldest cities in the world and Cradle of Western Civilization: Athens, Greece. Many of the pillars of modern society like democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic sports all began here. It truly changes your perspective of time when you view sites from 2,400 years ago that are still standing. Coming from California where the oldest standing buildings are from the late 1700s, seeing these ancient cites were especially mind blowing.
4. April - Spain (Barcelona / Ibiza / Formentera)
This was the most surprising travel destination of them all - Ibiza. It's portrayed in the media as Europe's party island, but in April - the island is chill, magical, and free. Here, we competed in our first international race: the Ibiza half marathon and 12K. Next, I returned to Barcelona after a whopping 15 years. My first trip was so brief (half a day), that I knew I had to return and spend more time here. What made this trip special was that it was my first official solo international trip. I relied on my Spanish for a week and found the city to be a blast of a travel partner.
5. May - Canada (Vancouver / Victoria), Colombia (Cartagena / Bogota)
On our second trip to South America, we visited the vibrant country of Colombia. For much of the 80s and 90s, Colombia was a challenging country to travel due to the drug cartels, and now it's undergoing a chapter of peace and rebirth of tourism. What surprised us most is that the people here are joyous, full of warmth, and don't let their past get in the way of their present day happiness.
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