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BackpackingJuly 11, 2016July 11, 2016

The Beauty and Grace of Icelandic Horses

Ahh yes, the Icelandic Horse. Famed for their beauty, their charm and their long-flowing majestic Fabio-esque locks. For years I've seen dramatic photos of Iceland's famed horses cutting the most perf…

BackpackingJanuary 8, 2015

Hostel Etiquette – Sleep In Your Own Damn Bed

There is a pandemic raging through hostel culture...and no, it isn't bed bugs. In a sleepy dorm room somewhere nearby a…

BackpackingFebruary 27, 2014February 27, 2014

Nude Austrian Saunas For Beginners

There are moments in every person's life where you pause and ask yourself...how did I end up right here, in this moment, at this point in time? For me, one such moment came in the form of a sweat covered, completely na…

BackpackingFebruary 17, 2014

A Taxi Adventure Gone Right

This post kicks off a brand new series of youtube videos which I'll be posting over the next few weeks. In them I delve into my trove of travel adventures, dig out some of my favorite stories, and share them. The goal…

BackpackingMay 23, 2013

My Fantastic Packing Mistake

I had a comfortable late-morning flight to Rome. The route to Copenhagen airport is an easy one. Hop a reliable bus for a 5 minute ride, switch to the metro for a 35 minute trip and boom. Next thing you know you're a…

BackpackingApril 15, 2011April 26, 2011

O brother, where art thou pants?

Still recovering from our 22km hike through the rain and wind we collapsed into our beds and began to relax, rehydrate and unwind. Thoroughly tuckered we decided to wash up, nap briefly, then strike out for food and a fancy dinner, it was - after all - Christmas Eve. Earlier in the day we had …

BackpackingAugust 2, 2010March 9, 2011

Sleeping at the Hospital and My Intro to Stavanger

I've known for quite some time now that I can't sleep sitting up. Give me a flat surface or a semblance of one and I'm out in minutes even if its alongside a busy street. A reclining chair though? Heaven help …

BackpackingJuly 30, 2009March 9, 2011

Naked Old Men, Edinburgh and Harry Potter

Though I hate to start a post off with stories of naked old men, I'm afraid that's how today's story begins. It was early, about 8:30AM. Nate was still asleep. The rustling in the room, and sound of the door click…

BackpackingDecember 7, 2008October 1, 2012

The Phoenix Zoo Trip Number Two!

This past weekend I felt the urge to once again make the trek across the valley to the Phoenix Public Zoo. Though mainly there to see how well I would be able to blend in with the wild life I decided to take along a …

FoodJuly 8, 2008April 13, 2011

Strange Food & Odd Ideas

Feeling lazy? Listen to this post instead: Listen to this post I like odd food. So long as the smell is good, I can usually master my eyes/mind and down most things. Occasionally I'll find a texture that's over the…