That Time I Walked On The Wings Of A Moving Plane
Making that deliberate decision to unbuckle my seatbelt and begin the climb out of the cockpit was by last solid thought I had. Following the signal from Mike, I put my left hand up again and felt the force of the 60 mph+ winds that I would be fighting against. It was time to go and I was on auto-pilot.
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Surviving Bolivia’s “Death Road”: How Fast Can You Not Go?
It’s one of the top things to do when you’re in La Paz, Bolivia and for good reason. If you’re looking for the adrenaline rush that comes with mountain biking down something called the “Death Road”, you won’t be disappointed.
127 Seconds: That Time I Didn’t Get Stuck In A Slot Canyon
Slot canyons are fun to play around in, unless you’re that guy from 127 hours. After Zion Canyon, my friend Alex and I found a small little slot canyon at Lambs Knoll and did a bit of climbing.
The Rickshaw Run: About The Team
Team Where And Wander For the 2016 Rickshaw Run from Cochin to Jaisalmer, I’ve invited Keith Lancaster, a fellow filmmaker and friend to join me for this ridiculously awesome adventure.
Everything You Need To Know About Wing Walking For The First Time
This is an accompanying piece to my story about That Time I Walked The Wing Of Moving Plane. It provides a deeper look into the training sequence involved to get started with wing walking at the Mason Wing Walking Academy in Sequim, Washington.
That Time I Walked On The Wing Of A Moving Plane
From my personal journal. “When I last looked at the altimeter, it was inching slowly above 3000 ft. Very slowly. I estimated that I’d have another 2-3 minutes to go before we hit 4000 ft.
SISU IRON 2018: 44 Hours Of Suck And Pork Buns
48 hours after this year’s SISU Iron, my feet are still swollen from the 60+ miles of running, climbing, jumping, bushwhacking, ass-dragging that I put it through.
Road To The Death Race: 12 Hour Hurricane Heat
This is part I in a multi-part series about my journey to the 2015 Peak Races Summer Death Race, an extreme multi-day endurance event that’s designed to push racers beyond their limits and break all but the strongest.
Manu: That Time I Fell Into The Amazon River While Peeing
The Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and wild place. It’s also quite big, so while most of it is in Brazil, you can still visit from within Colombia, Equador, Venezuela, Bolivia and Peru.
Thoughts & Experiences
Midnight Hike Up Mount Sinai: Oh Sweet $5 Cup Noodles!
Food always taste best when you’re hungry. After hiking to the top of Mount Sinai and waiting for the sun to rise, I’ll add that it tastes even better when you’re not only hungry but cold.
Review: Spa Day At The Tamina Therme Bad Ragaz
For all the crazy races and adventures I take part in, I’m not one to pass up on a good massage or a relaxing day at the spa.
Essaouira: Tranquility By The Sea
I’ve found that one of the best ways to appreciate the significance of any place is to attach it to a story.
How To Take Better Travel Photos: Exposure
This is the first in my series of write-ups on “How To Take Better Travel Photos”. In this series, I’ll do my best to cut through the bullsh*t and break down the different elements that make up a good photograph.
In The Bag: My Must Have Travel Gear
With more than half of my year spent traveling and away from San Francisco, I’ve learned to live with less. In fact, it’s always a shock when I come home and find that I own things I’ve completely forgot about and don’t need on a day to day basis.
Bagan And The Days That Were Like Two
From my personal journal. “Our days are split in two. We go to sleep twice and we wake up twice. This morning, I’m up about an hour before dawn just as Evie is also waking.
A Song Of The World Nomad Games
From my personal journal. “In 6 days, I’ll be leaving for Kyrgyzstan, a country I had never heard with a name I can barely pronounce.
Granada: The Alhambra, Flamenco And Free Tapas
Through the ages, backpackers traveling across distant lands have traded stories of a city somewhere in Andalusia where a weary traveler can stop and quench his thirst and in doing so, also satiate his hunger and empty stomach.
The Price Of A Perfect Sunset On Nusa Lembongan
There are days for adventure and excitement, the ones with stories you share over a beer and reminisce about from time to time.
Stonehenge: “I’ve Driven By It”
Ask any English person if they’ve been to Stonehenge and 9 out of 10 times, they’ll tell you that they “driven by it”.
Lake Titicaca: Who Came Up With That Name?
You can try, but there really isn’t an elegant way of pronouncing the name of this lake that straddles Peru and Bolivia.
How To Choose A Good Hostel
The first time I stayed in a hostel, I opened the door to my room to find three beautiful Swedish girls walking around in their underwear.
Is It Safe To Travel Abroad Alone As A Girl From A Guy’s Perspective
You’re hitchhiking and need to get to Tajikistan from somewhere in the middle of Kyrgyzstan. No car has stopped in the last 3 hours.
Doing The Tsukiji Fish Market The Right Way (According To Me)
They say there’s two things you can do in Tokyo. Buy used underwear from a vending machine and visit the famous Tsukiji fish market.
Merzouga: Those Giant Sand Dunes in Morocco
I have this incredible yearn to travel on a silver plane to Morocco back in in the 1940s. I want to grab a drink like and say something smooth like Humphrey Bogart and then ride by camel into the Sahara Desert like Lawrence of Arabia.
Paris: Beyond Croissants And The Mona Lisa
There’s a time and place for going off the beaten path. You can’t come to Paris and skip the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Notre Dame just because it’s a crowded tourist attraction and on every “Must Do In Paris”
Ride Or Die: 10 Ridiculous Vehicles From Around The World
Me: Hola! How do get to _______? Local: No problem! Take a tricycle going that way, and then get onto a jeepney and no problem!
48 Hours In San Pedro De Atacama: Fly Me To The Moon
The town of San Pedro de Atacama sits by the border of Argentina and Bolivia in Chile and is a popular gateway for those looking to see the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Ultimate Guide Pt. 2
This is Part II of my Ultimate Guide To Hiking The Annapurna Circuit. Read Part I. Best Time To Hike The Annapurna Circuit A bit of knowledge can go a long way when it comes to choosing the best time to visit Nepal and hiking the Annapurna Circuit.
The Floating Islands Of Puno: “Don’t All Islands Float?”
My bus from Copacabana to Cusco stopped in Puno for a few hours giving me a chance to check out its famous “floating islands”
