The Thrill Of Swimming With A Million Jellyfish
Imagine being surrounded a countless swarm of jellyfish as they slowly close in on from every direction. And knowing that's exactly what you came here for. It's absolutely insane and everyone can experience this.
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My name is Kien and I’m a photographer and filmmaker. This is my little corner where I keep track of all adventures and experiences and how I make a living out of it. I want you to come along as I figure this thing out, through the ups and downs, and hopefully out the other end.REVIEWS
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Skydiving: “There Is A Bearded Guy On My Back!”
This is how my first skydive happened. Friend: So the Pho here is actually pretty good. I’ve been craving Vietnamese food lately.
Canyoning Yankee Doodle Canyon: “I think I bricked myself!”
1. Brick It verb \ ‘brik it \ : To “Brick it” is to “sh*t a brick”, where one is scared to the point that one not only loses control of their bowels, they lose control epically, resulting in something akin to a brick being dispelled and left behind.
The Rickshaw Run: 14 Days and 3000 km Across India
I’ve been on some amazing adventures, but this next one might just be the most audacious one yet. How else would you describe a 14-day, 3000 km adventure across India in a 7-horsepower rickshaw?
Fox Glacier: Ice Climbing In New Zealand Summer
Prior to my arrival into New Zealand, I knew three things about New Zealand: 1. They have a lot of sheep.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thoughts & Experiences
World Float: We Broke A Guinness World Record
I’ve always wanted to break or set a Guinness World Record ever since I got the 1994 edition as a kid.
Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Ultimate Guide Pt. 1
If you’re in Nepal, you’re most likely here to do some trekking and there’s no trek more grand than the Annapurna Circuit that takes you up 5416m (17769 ft) and across 220 km (~137 mi) of mountains and villages in a circuit that begins in Besisahar and ends in Pokhara.
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.
Why You’re Never Going To Travel Around The World
This is not going to be easy and I’m going to say some stuff you’re not going to want to hear.
Backpacking Yellowstone: “This Is Summer?”
The first thing you should know about Yellowstone is that the National Parks sits on a volcanic caldera. Essentially, the whole place is a giant supervolcano and it’s not one of the happy dormant ones.
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.
Roaming Hobbiton And The Shire Movie Set: That Time I Was A Hobbit
“Will you follow me one last time?” If you are a fan of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, I don’t need to convince you to put a visit to the set of Hobbiton at the top of your must-do list when visiting New Zealand’s North Island.
The Art Of Traveling WELL for $50 A Day
There are plenty of guides out there that teaches you how to travel on the cheap. You’ve seen it. Travel for under $50 a day.
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.
How To Take Better Travel Photos: People and Portraits
This is the second in my series of write-ups on “How To Take Better Travel Photos”. In this series, I’ll explain my philosophy and etiquette for how to take better shots of people you encounter on your travels, whether they are locals in their natural environment or just interesting looking people.
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!
Palolem Beach: “They Have Steaks Here?”
Between the auto rickshaws, the crowds and all the noise, India can be a pretty hectic place. I love it. But after a month, I was starting to miss some necessities like the latest Modern Family episodes, motel hot tubs, and steak.
Lost Luggage And Spanish Deodorant: A Guide To Staying Calm When You Lose Your Shit
Shit happens. On the road, there’s enough going on that small things going awry can cause more damage than it should.
Wadi Rum: Life On Mars
Known as the Valley of the Moon and home to the real life Lawrence of Arabia, Wadi Rum is an unspoilt desert in Jordan with massive cliffs and jagged sandstone mountains that look like they desperately escaping from the ground before being frozen in time and turned to stone.
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.
Falling In Love With Taylor Swift All Over Again At The Rose Bowl
I am an unapologetic and unabashed fan of Taylor Swift and her music. Before she became a global pop icon, she was a 16-year-old country singer-songwriter that wrote about her heartbreaks and some guy named Drew.
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.
9 Unusual Places You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
There are some amazing places to visit around the world. Just from the World Heritage Site lists, you’ll find 981 of them and most Bucket Lists will have places like Stonehenge, Machu Picchu and the Pyramids of Giza on them.
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.
Onsen Brings Japanese Bath House To San Francisco
I’m so deeply traumatized by the cold in San Francisco that when there was mention of a new Japanese style spa opening up here, I had to try it for myself.
