Month: October 2015

Photos and videos from Burning Man 2015, my seventh burn (in a row!) The highlight this year was flying over the city and watch people jump out of the plane.Click…

A travel blogger requested on Twitter that I write something about the political situation in Thailand, rather than merely “trolling” by sharing links about the human rights situation there. And…

Mozart Wins High Honors Award from Johns Hopkins University at 13!Mozart recently won a High Honors Award from Johns Hopkins University Gifted Program for scoring higher at 13 Mozart recently…

Monograms Travel. The trip was amazing. I hadn’t been there in 15 years and it is still one of the most beautiful man-made things I have ever seen. Monograms has…

Popular Blue Domes Santorini Those blue domes in Santorini, Greece.  After renting a 4X4 the morning once arriving in Santorini that became the first mission. Luckily, I woke up at 4pm…

If you have trouble viewing this video click here:  https://youtu.be/yz0uuPvzpik Having sampled many of the savory dishes that Warsaw, Poland serves up it was time for us to sink our…

The last time I was in Edinburgh the year was 1998, I was 22 and had graduated from college just a week before. I was backpacking around the UK as…

The Skyline and Cathedral of Cap Haitian, Haiti Camera NIKON D300S ISO 200 Focal Length 112mm Aperture f/6.3 Exposure Time 1/1000

Ah, Venice. The Romance, the history, the price tag. Venice will sweep you up very easily in it’s romantic grandeur, and invite you to get lost inside its winding streets,…

I’ve noticed that as my chocolate lab Coco has gotten older her eating habits have changed. We rescued Coco as a young dog approximately two years old so we never…

A summary review of new gear, trends, and news from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015. by Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl | Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015 Wrap-up Introduction For…

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After watching the video below, you’ll want to be whisked away to Fogo Island, a hidden treasure in Newfoundland, Canada.Fogo Island embodies a rare sense of place that captivates curious…

A Roadtrip to Reconnect You can learn a lot about someone by travelling with them. Sometimes positive attributes surface. Other times negative ones. Often, a bit of both. I believe…

What should you do if you’re stuck in an airport for half a day? Well, firstly, let’s dispel the myth about whether you can or can’t leave an airport during…

2 Backpackers Travel Community - Mexico Travel – The Sacred Mayan Journey Subscribe Now -> https://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackers When most people think of Cancun and the surrounding region, they think all-inclusive resorts…

Milwaukee may not be the most glamorous city in the world, and it may not get the kind of love that New York or Chicago do, but there are a…

So you want to get into video, do ya? Well, I’m so glad to hear that because I think YouTube and vlogging are two of the greatest things ever! About…

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This is an entry-level lightweight thru-hiking gear list with a base weight of 12 pounds. It includes everything you will need to thru-hike the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail during…

This blog post is was created in collaboration with Visit Suzhou to help promote their #TravelSuzhou contest, but all opinions expressed are own and I am in no other way…

This is a guest post from Sue St. Charles, a Mid-Michigan photographer. Check out her website or email her. I have loved nature photography for over 30 years and have…

Once a year a ragged and equally rowdy group of mountain bikers gather in an area of the national forest, other wise known as “Foof Town.”  A group of 40-plus riders started…

Last month I wrote about transitioning my chocolate lab, and hiking partner, Coco to the Merrick Backcountry raw infused dog food line. That spurred a flurry of emails and questions via…