Surfing is an amazing experience. Sitting atop a peak in the ocean as it thrusts you towards shore is an exciting yet chill rush that’s unlike many other experiences in life. Better yet, it’s healthy, (fairly) cheap, and takes you some of the most beautiful places (and beaches) on our planet. Thanks to the new … Read more
Chilean Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park offer some of the most magnificent landscapes and views in Latin America and on the planet. Lucky for you, you’ll have to take on a few days of trekking in the wild, natural solitude to reach them. Those few days of hiking and sleeping under the stars … Read more
Great travel movies are priceless. They can keep you motivated during those days of the cubicle cage and mundane routine. Unfortunately Googling, “Best Travel Movies” always churns out the same 10. Lucky for you, I’ve kept an ongoing list of the best travel movies that will inspire your next adventure and found a few you likely … Read more
I live for adventure and travel. Along the way I hope for the best, and plenty of luck, but let’s be honest – accidents happen. The best I can do is be prepared so that when something finally does go wrong, handling it is as quick and easy as possible. Maintaining travel insurance, with emergency … Read more
The Torres del Paine O Circuit trek is the ultimate trek in Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most amazing ranges of land in Patagonia. The O circuit improves on the 5 day W Trek by adding 4 more days of trekking through the more remote and less trafficked “backside” of Torres del … Read more
In surfing, the most difficult part of the experience is the physical aspect. The daunting task of paddling fast enough to get through crashing waves while controlling a log, having the stamina and power to paddle fast enough to catch the waves, and having enough energy left to enjoy the experience of surfing is a … Read more
For most disasters in the world, from manmade catastrophes to wars, to natural disasters, most people are caught off guard and underprepared. Whether the situation is a flash freeze, the aftermath of an earthquake, a fast-moving and world disabling pandemic, or an unexpected invasion – for the initial hours you will commonly be stuck with … Read more
The perfect Southeast Asia itinerary for 3 months of backpacking and travel is a tough trip to plan as the “perfect” route highly dependent on you, your tastes, and what you enjoy most in your travel experiences. With so many countries, so many options for proceeding through them, and so many sites and experiences that … Read more
Traveling the world is an amazing experience, and the mystery of finding our way in a brand new place is part of the adventure. However, generally having an idea of how to get around – from the airport to your hostel or hotel, or between major cities – is extremely useful for saving time and … Read more
As I cruised up to Batu Bolong Beach I could feel the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. It had been about 7 years since I’d even tried to step on a surfboard. Even then, that board was a gigantic foam thing that did whatever it wanted. Calling it a “surfboard” would be a stretch. Despite … Read more