The GORUCK line of packs are a group of tough as nails, ready for anything backpacks…but they come at a sky high price. This hefty investment has many potential GORUCKers, travelers, and general users looking for a reasonably priced GORUCK alternative. A durable, well-tested backpack that performs, and stays comfortable. The tactical backpack market has … Read more
The Lowa Renegade GTX – A straight forward hiking shoe with an understated look and high performance right out of the box. From Laos to Everest, over months of travel through a variety of activities, terrains, and climates, the Lowa Renegade GTX kept my feet comfortable and feeling great, letting me focus more on the … Read more
The following is an Outlier Pants Review based on 6 months of travel around Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia with Outlier Slim Dungarees, New Way Shorts, Futureworks pants and the Outlier Strong Dungarees to test some of the best men’s travel pants and travel shorts. During this trip I brought a single bag, … Read more
If you want to learn to surf, there’s no better way than flying to Bali, renting a board, and hitting the waves. With less than $100, the help of this guide and the linked resources, and a bit of motivation, you can trade the surf camp for teaching yourself how to surf topped with the … Read more
A country sitting between two worlds, the Middle East and Europe, with its capital bridging the two perfectly. Once home to empires (the Romans as well as the Ottomans), Turkey has fallen from power but still boasts plenty to lure in every kind of traveler. Rich, hearty, and unique cuisine that has influenced countless countries … Read more
Just Starting our “Experiencing Everest Series“? Then jump to our Everest page and start from Part 1 “Why go to Everest”. Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar Even through the sub-freezing chill of the unheated room, I could feel energy in the air as I opened my eyes in Gorak Shep, rustling in my sleeping bag … Read more
A Note from Carlos: Teachers and Educators – Thank you. What you do is invaluable. I want to open this with a thank you. Thank you to educators of all kinds, teachers, administrators, and facilitiators. Official and unofficial. Thank you for dedicating your life to the pursuit of building minds and empowering people with knowledge. … Read more
Moria Camp, on Lesvos Greece, is arguably the worst refugee camp in Europe. By chance, I was lucky enough to pick up a week long volunteering job translating for patients at a medical clinic. I dealt with their pent up frustrations, pains, and emotions in the process of translating. I listened to the sources of … Read more
Right now, I’m in Greece during the trip of a lifetime because of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown…. At the moment, I’m sitting in Naan, one of my favorite restaurants in Mytilene, Greece, on the island of Lesbos, just off the coast of Turkey. The walls of the building are made of old, exposed rock … Read more
Just Starting our “Experiencing Everest Series”? Then jump to our Everest page and start from Part 1 “Why go to Everest”. A Morning in Pheriche and the shadow of the Himalays The sensation felt almost weird. Warm air hitting my face. A soft bed beneath me. Waking up in the Edelweiss Lodge had not disappointed. … Read more