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
The Last comforts of Namche Bazaar As the sun once again shined through the cool window of my teahouse, I looked out over the tin roofs and the cascading buildings of Namche Bazaar, and smiled. The view was amazing to wake up to, and I actually remembered to keep my water bottle in my sleeping … Read more
When I’m traveling, have a rule that I’ll try anything once. Unfortunately, this includes food. I also have a rule that, as a guest, I won’t refuse what I’m offered and I try to eat what I’m given the same way the locals do. As you’ll read, this has definitely gotten me into some “interesting” … Read more
Travel ready hiking sneakers that can hike, run and swim (seriously!), and stay stylish every step of the road…and trail Long term travelers and minimalist travelers need durable clothing and gear that looks good and performs as many functions well as possible in order to keep their bags light – The Grunt Style … Read more
After two months of use I believe the GORUCK GR3 is the most durable world travel backpack and carryon backpack that money can buy while still being ready for any adventure you throw at it. Built to stand over 400lb loads and extreme abuse while capable of easily expanding from 45 liters to 63 liters, … Read more
The trail from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp is an indescribably beautiful path, but it is also a path paved with risks and dangers. From flying into the “Most Dangerous Airport in the World” (Lukla Airport), to altitude sickness, to stomach bugs and infections, the trek is littered with just as many opportunities for calamity … Read more
Early Morning Coffee – the perfect treat before flying into the most dangerous airport in the world: Lukla Airport As I walked out of the alley from my temporary home with half of everything I owned strapped to my back, I breathed in the crisp Kathmandu, air which somehow felt cool yet filled with a … Read more
Isla Isabella is the least inhabited of the three main inhabited islands in the Galapagos archipelago. This quiet island of 5,000 is a great place for epic snorkel tours and volcano hikes. The numerous things to do in Isabel, Galapagos will be memorable and leave you in awe. Isla Iabella is the youngest of the … Read more