Way Out in Texas
I finally took the opportunity to see the “Texas-y” side of Texas. … More Way Out in Texas
I finally took the opportunity to see the “Texas-y” side of Texas. … More Way Out in Texas
Adventure and misadventure in the California wilderness … More Stranded up a Mountain, or, Social Distancing in Nature
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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