In the 8 months I spent on the road in South America, I learned something every single day. Culture, history, geography, politics, language, mechanics, riding technique, problem solving, and survival were all part of the informal education curriculum. Honestly, all of the knowledge gained in those 8 months could fill a book. But we’re not […]
Dear Boulangeries, Somewhere between the pigeon shit and human piss stained cobbles, I found myself admiring both the obvious and subtle delights of Paris. Most of my fellow travelers are rightfully enticed by the magnificent architecture, the allure of French cafes and brasseries, mind-altering art, or the enthralling history of this worldly city. But for […]
In this post, you will learn how to find the right hostel and be a better hostel guest in the following areas: Dorm Room Etiquette Bathroom Etiquette Kitchen Etiquette You will also get Pro-tips so that you will be more prepared and thus a better hostel guest which will result in: A more enjoyable stay […]
Microdosing with Psilocybin on my thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail was a subtly fantastic addition to an already humbling experience. After leaving my career and battling melancholy/depression most of my adult life, some mental restoration was needed. I wanted to see what would happen when you combined the two healing methods of extended […]
Here’s a “duh, no shit” statement: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail made me quantifiably less anxious and depressed. For most, this isn’t revelatory information. Exercise, nature, food, no social media, and no work? Of course you’ll feel better. For the curious skeptics, keep reading… Forest Bathing In Japan, Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, is a decades […]
It must have been the third week on the job when I first got to experience the disastrous sensation of jelly fish stings to my face. Until that point, I had no idea jellyfish would even be a point of concern while commercial fishing in Alaska, nevermind, catching their microscopic barbs with my face and […]
You are about to read the story of young man who spent 8 months traveling on a motorcycle from the top to the very bottom of South America. There are countless people, all with their own stories, who have done the exact same thing. Undoubtedly, there will be many more. But this is my story. […]
Ushuaia is touristy. The small city is mostly comprised of hotels, hostels, gift shops, and old gringos running around in matching Antarctica tour jackets. But the setting of the modern development juxtaposed with the snow capped mountains, lush green forests, busy harbor, and proximity to the ice continent of Antarctica, provide a sense surreality that […]
Road to Potosí La Paz’s congestion is incessant. Even as I attempted to finally leave, it seemed like the city was trying to pull me back in like quick sand. A protest on the major highway bottle-necked one of the major routes out and it became a puzzle of cars, buses, and trucks. In a […]
In typical Tierra del Fuego fashion, I battled high winds and bouncy roads all the way to the border with Argentina. This was to be my final border crossing on this wild adventure south and while my emotions swirled like a tornado inside of me, they were dampened by the angst of my impending attempt […]