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
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
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
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
More from the Series: Adventures as a Global Volunteer – Lesvos and the Refugee Crisis Preface: Voluntourism – What Is It, and Why to Avoid It Part 1: The Beginning. The Reasons. The Dilemma Part 2: Teaching English, Serving Coffee, Going Solo Part 3: Translating in Moria Refugee Camp, Steps from Hell, and the Meaning … 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
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
Core Suspension Training Movements & Free Weight Training Equivalents Back Focused Movements Chest Focused Movements Suspension Training Free Weights /Gym Equivalent Suspension Training Free Weights /Gym Equivalent 1. Pull Up 2. Horizontal Row 3. Upright Row 1. Lat Pull Down 2. Bent Over Row 3. Upright Row 4. Dip 5. Chest Press … Read more