Rick Steve’s and the “Rick Steve’s Packing List” are legendary, nearly perfect for lightweight, minimalist travel – making your travels more enjoyable by taking only what’s necessary and leaving the extras (and your worries) behind. Unfortunately, Rick Steve specializes in travel to Western Europe, a predictable bit of civilization where things aren’t likely to get … Read more
Scoring uncrowded surf spots on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast can be a rarity, but if you’re aware of the Midigama surf spots, its easier than you think. “Midigama is what Hikkadua was in the 70’s and now lacks”. Plenty of breaks for all levels are always pumping, and plenty of hidden ones turn on with … Read more
Learn to surf is a bucket list worthy adventure and the Sri Lanka surf camps scene offers the chance to learn to surf, for cheap, in unbelievably warm water and on fun, plentiful surf breaks. But with all of the legendary surf spots, like Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay, and 30+ Sri great surf schools across … Read more
Welcome to A Brother Abroad’s Guide to Coworking Spaces – Bali |With mountains and beaches, surfing and sun, adventures, yoga, and so much more at a very cheap cost of living, Bali, the “Island of the Gods” is a paradise. All of the creature comforts at a great price to make Bali a great stop … Read more
“Las Grietas Galapagos” or “the Cracks of Galapagos” are a quick, fun, and refreshing day trip into a refreshingly cool and blue crack in the earth. One of the many amazing, free things to do on Galapagos, Las Grietas is a perfect way to spend a couple hours in the morning and afternoon on your … Read more
For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Hikkaduwa Surf is legendary. Countless breaks with at least a few pumping at all times of day when in season and long rides make Hikkaduwa worth traveling halfway around the world to experience. But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, … Read more
For adventurous travelers that like to travel light (like carry on only), a great piece of footwear that is comfortable on long treks but muted enough to blend in the city is the holy grail of travel gear, and something I’m always on the lookout for. The GORUCK MACV-1 just might be a great replacement … Read more
The Galapagos Islands is a bucket list destination for most adventurous travelers. When the time finally arises to walk among animals in a place where time stands still, you want to be ready – this includes have all of the right gear for your Galapagos Packing List. Having the right gear to stay dry, warm, … Read more
For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Arugam Bay Surf is legendary. Countless breaks, many nearly unknown, and a single, epic point break with long rides make it worth traveling halfway around the world. But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, how to get there, and then … Read more
For many people in Bali, whether they’re vacationers passing through that need to get some quick work done, business types on a two week trip through Asia (with a weekend to spare) or nomads making a living the digital universe, work needs to happen at some point. When the time comes, one of the many … Read more