How to Pack for a Hot Air Balloon Race

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Cheri White is a decorated pilot of a not-so-precision aircraft. It has an engine but no wings,...

A Mushroom Forager Packs Light for the Trail

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Jeremy Faber has really strong views about mushrooms. The 40-year-old makes his living in the...

Following in the Footsteps of Pink Floyd

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Even the most dedicated college stoner probably hasn’t listened to Pink Floyd albums as closely...

Mosaic Conservation in an Ancient Site

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Many people walk around ancient ruins looking up at stone columns or old sculptures. Thomas Roby,...

On Call to Be on Stage: An Understudy’s Suitcase

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Zander Meisner says he is living a dream: He is touring the U.S. as a cast member in the Tony...

How to Get a Jump on Forest Fires

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Todd Jinkins knows exactly how long it takes to get ready for a work trip: “When we get a fire...

He’s the Last Line of Defense Against Raging Bulls

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Justin Rumford’s “monkey suit” isn’t a tuxedo. His monkey suit is a monkey suit. Gorilla,...

Travel With Bird-Watching on the Brain

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ A small bird called the European redstart once prompted South African bird-watcher James Currie...

What's In Your Bag? What It Takes to Go Fly Fishing With the President

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Dan Vermillion’s odd-shaped carry-on bag—a five-foot tube with one bulbous end—has an...

Tips From the Ultimate Travel Strategist

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? By HILARY POTKEWITZ Some people travel the world looking for undiscovered beaches, vacation spots or cultural...

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