Carlos Grider 
In some parts of the world money truly isn’t everything and being a member of society involves more than just dollars and Euros. In these places, you will always pay more than a “local”. This is fate’s unintentional way of making up for what you as a foreigner can’t contribute to the communities of these … Read more
Since May 2018, I’ve been on an adventure to travel the world for one year visiting all of the locations on my bucket list. During the journey, I wanted to stay as focused as possible on the journey itself (not on lugging a huge bag around), and save money for food, wine, and adventures, instead … Read more
If you’re on the hunt for a durable stuff sack to use for expandable (and collapsible) external storage, look no further than the 18 liter GORUCK Compression Tough Bag. This Cordura stuff sack has been strapped to the bottom of my backpack for the last 6 months of travel holding everything from dirty shoes to … Read more
The GORUCK Kit Bag (32L): A durable, functional, and versatile canvas duffle bag. The GORUCK Kit Bag is great as a weekender or carry on duffel bag, everyday carry duffle, or improvised messenger bag and packs down flat between uses. GORUCK delivers again. A GORUCK Kit Bag Review The GORUCK Kit Bag is a 32L … Read more
I wore a wool T shirt for a week straight to see if they really make the best travel t shirts…they do Can the merino wool travel shirt really be worn for days on end through the normal rigors of travel and still look (and smell) good enough to impress polite company? That is exactly … Read more
Travelhacking 101 Flights are usually the most expensive part of my adventure. A luxury apartment in Vietnam is $600 a month and a full on vacation in the Galapagos Islands costs as much as daily life in Dallas, Texas. That means getting to a destination is a huge chunk of the overall expenses, if you … Read more
Amazing food, hundreds of years of architecture, and never ending nightlife sit sandwiched between the mountains and the sea. Whether you have a day, a week, or a year, Barcelona sightseeing, food, and nightlife is worth it. My Adventurous side says: I could urban hike through the hills and and swim in the until the sun … Read more
Just as I thought my days on Lesvos were becoming slow and predictable, the worst happened – a riot in the refugee camp between Kurds and Arabs exploded. Unwilling to exist in another war, the Kurds fled Moria Camp, walking 10 kilometers in the middle of the night holding everything they owned. For the … Read more
In the first part of my adventure of volunteering to help in the refugee crisis on Lesvos, I answer the question “why volunteer?”, I get honest about the risks of volunteerism, and I become acquainted with the island that is home to the worst refugee camp in Europe and the precarious situation it exists … Read more
Health is one of the most important things in life. Without health, life is miserable and we can’t live or explore the way we’re meant to – whether at home or on the road. This means on the road, it takes planning and intention to keep up the workout and fitness routine needed to stay … Read more