Safari journal (part 1: getting to know you)- The big wildcard for my safari would be the group dynamic. I was concerned about this because it’s 21 days in...
Africa’s Training Wheels
Africa’s Training wheels- After going 7 months without seeing a familiar face I went from staying at my friend Tara’s place in Bali directly to staying at my friend...
The Air Apparent
The Air Apparent- The transit aspect of traveling is always a test of patience. It can be argued that the highest concentration of ignorant humans on the planet can...
A Familiar Face
A familiar face- Upon leaving Melbourne in February, I made the correct assumption that I would go a while before seeing a familiar face. Finally in Bali that 7...
Gringo!… Tranquilo!
Gringo!… Tranquilo!- There is a series of network commercials for the Nat Geo Adventure channel under the tag line “Lets Get Lost” that I recently fell in love with....
Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy
Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy- I took a 4 day boat trip from the Gili Islands to Flores Island, stoping at a few small islands...
All roads lead to Gili Trawangan
All roads lead to Gili Trawangan- In Indonesia there is a tiny little treasure called Gili Trawangan. (There are actually 3 Gili islands, but Trawangan is most popular for...
The meek shall inherit the earth
The meek shall inherit the earth- Baseball was my life growing up. I spent long hours as a kid practicing the game and honing my skills. I loved every...
Real Life Association
Real Life Association- I’ve been looking for a volunteer opportunity since I set out, but finding something is actually harder than you would think. While I was in Malaysia...
