Pt 0: Why go to Everest? (Experiencing The Everest Base Camp Hike) โ€“ A Brother Abroad

Why do the Everest Base Camp Hike?ย  Answer: Because itโ€™s there. When Sir Edmund Hillary was asked why he climbed Everest, he simply replied โ€œโ€ฆbecause it was there.โ€ย  In a nutshell, this sums up the spirit of most adventurous travelersโ€ฆespecially those hell bent on completing the Everest Base Camp hike.ย  On the surface of this … Read more

Part 5 [Vietnam Motorcycle Diaries]: Drinking with locals in Vietnam (Sapa to Bac Ha)

Our time in the sleepy, touristy town of Sapa was a great rest but it had come to a close. We spent 4 days total trekking to nearby Lao Chai, attempting to climb mount Fansipan (the tallest peak in Vietnam), and trying to not to buy North Face gear that had โ€œfallen off the back … Read more

Part 4 [Vietnam Motorcycle Diaries]: Rice Paddy Treks & Cheating on Delilah – A Brother Abroad

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam After several days of riding and one day of relaxing Mark and I thought it would be a good idea to give the bikes one more day of rest while we hiked around scenic Sapa, which meant I would be cheating on Delilah…with a nice, bamboo hiking stick. We’d heard a … Read more