Two weeks is the golden standard of American vacations. So when I had a chance to see Southeast Asia for a month, my first thoughts turned to my job. I thought they would never let me off for such a long period of time. But if you know me, than you’ll know that not only […]
The Most Important Word in the World
This article has been written as part of the “Most Important Word in the World” series; a collaborative project to inspire people to step outside their comfort zones and find adventure and friendship. Other contributors to the series are: Wandering Earl, 1 Year Sabbatical, Nomadtopia, the Dropout Diaries, Disrupting the Rabblement, Beyond Norms, and A World of Inspiration. Around midnight in downtown Minneapolis, […]
Why Experiences are Better than Possessions
One of my fondest memories happened just one year ago. It was early in the evening in San Antonio and I was having a cold lager in the city’s famous Riverwalk district. I had traveled all the way across the country to see a place in the United States my fiancee raved about. She was […]
How I Almost Moved to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a mysterious country to me. I hear about it in the news regularly, but firsthand accounts of what the country is actually like is difficult to find. Visas are hard to come by for casual travelers. Often they are only issued for business and religious visits. And all visas require a sponsor. […]
What It Means to Have an Adventurous Spirit
I remember exactly how I felt when I was listening to instructions on what to do in the water for my first ever whitewater rafting trip. It was an odd mixture of fear and excitement – feelings I normally get before I begin a new adventure. I had been in Costa Rica for three days […]
6 New Year’s Eve Parties from Around the World
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and that means party-goers around the world are making preparations. Most of these are small gatherings of close friends and family. However, for the serious celebrators, there are some celebrations that can’t be missed. As the clock nears midnight, these six cities will push the limit on […]
8 Unique and Interesting Pub Crawls
A pub crawl is a great way to share a beer or two with a close friend. It is also a great way to share a beer with a group of people wearing funny hats or costumes. Either way, pub crawls can be a great way to make friends and have a good time. Pub […]