Way Out in Texas
9 December 2021
I finally took the opportunity to see the “Texas-y” side of Texas. … More Way Out in Texas
Tag: Hiking
Stranded up a Mountain, or, Social Distancing in Nature
29 November 2021
Adventure and misadventure in the California wilderness … More Stranded up a Mountain, or, Social Distancing in Nature
Hiking in the Mountains of Georgia
16 October 2019
Despite forming a tense border between Georgia and Russia, the towering Caucasus offer excellent hiking and an easy escape from the city. … More Hiking in the Mountains of Georgia
Island Life in the Cyclades
8 July 2019
To round off my tour of Greece, I hopped aboard a ferry from Athens and sailed across the Aegean sea to the islands of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. … More Island Life in the Cyclades
Soaring Over the Jungles of Laos
6 July 2018
The Gibbon Experience is an eco-tourism trekking and ziplining adventure in the jungle of northern Laos. Come along as I set off deep into this remote part of the world! … More Soaring Over the Jungles of Laos
Guest Post: Travels with my Son
28 May 2018
My Dad joined me for a two-week journey through Việt Nam. In this post, he shares his thoughts from the trip and his impressions of the country! … More Guest Post: Travels with my Son
Paying Respects to the Descending Dragon
12 May 2018
Hạ Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Việt Nam, but it is still possible to have a great experience in spite of the crowds! In this post I describe my Hạ Long Bay tour with Vega Travel. … More Paying Respects to the Descending Dragon
Trekking the Terraces of Sa Pa
30 April 2018
The rice terraces of Sa Pa are a scenic place to hike and interact with some of Việt Nam’s minority tribes. In this post, I describe my experience with Sapa Sisters, a trekking company owned and operated by local H’Mông women! … More Trekking the Terraces of Sa Pa
Face Paint, Tea, and Coconuts
28 March 2018
The south Indian state of Kerala has a rich and unique cultural heritage. Three aspects of this culture stood out to me during my visit: the Kathakali theatre genre, the cultivation of tea, and the delicious coconut-based cuisine. … More Face Paint, Tea, and Coconuts
Hiking in Albania’s Accursed Mountains
5 July 2017
The towns of Theth and Valbona in northern Albania are separated by a high mountain pass. Join me as I set off on a trek through some of the country’s most incredible scenery. … More Hiking in Albania’s Accursed Mountains
Traversing Territories 