Those of you who know me know that I’m constantly dreaming up and planning bigger and crazier run away adventures. I want to ride the Trans-Siberean this spring from Beijing to St. Petersburg. I want do the Mongol Rally and drive an underpowered Hyundai 10,000 miles to Mongolia. I also want to walk the Camino […]
8 Ways To Run Away & Travel The World
Running away towards the unknown to start a new life can be bowel churning. But anything worth doing in life usually is. You don’t have to do it the way I did. You don’t have to run away with nothing but a backpack and with no idea of where to go. In fact I wouldn’t really recommend […]
The Guatemalan Christmas Spectacular
This isn’t the first Christmas I’ve spent abroad. While I always miss my family back home in New York, I’m always thrilled to experience the holiday season in another culture. This year I find myself in The Guatemalan Christmas Spectacular. What makes it so spectacular? Explosions. I’m not talking about a single night of pretty […]
Motorcycling With Mike Around Lake Atitlan
In my quest to find an apartment around Lake Atitlan, I came across an expat from upstate New York named Mike. He turned out to be the owner of Crossroads Café, a favorite coffee joint among both locals and expats in Panajachel Although Mike couldn’t help in terms of housing, he did e-mail me a […]
30 Awesome Adventures On The Cheap
Maybe I was born this way or maybe I grew up watching too much Indiana Jones. Whatever the case, I tend to spend way too much time looking up and fantasizing about cheap adventure ideas. Being the broke runaway that I am, the adventures that always catch my eye are those that are cheap. They […]
The Ultimate Road Trip: The Mongol Rally
A few weeks ago I got in touch with two travel blogging friends. They were looking for a fourth team member for an epic road trip. A 10,000 mile drive halfway across the world in an underpowered Hyundai. To be honest, I thought it sounded dangerous, a little foolhardy and kind of crazy. Obviously all […]
Crossing The Darien Gap: All The Options
Before departing on my Great South American adventure, I had no Idea the Darien Gap even existed. It wasn’t until I began chatting with other backpackers en route to South America did I learn of this anarchic cartel filled jungle that divides the continents. The more people who advised me not to attempt the overland […]
Sail The San Blas Islands On An 85ft Yacht
Although most backpackers embark on this trip in order to safely traverse the drug cartel filled jungle known as the Dairen Gap, it is much more than simply a ferry service between the continents. It is a Caribbean sailing adventure where you will explore islands and witness sunsets that are the stuff of dreams and […]
Go Rafting In Costa Rica!
Rafting is much more than simply floating down a treacherous river in an inflatable boat that looks like it’s ready to pop. It’s more than just a cheap adrenaline rush. And it’s not just another thing to do for the rich holiday maker. From the moment you depart the bank of the river, you lose […]
How To Go Volcano Boarding! Everything You Need To Know
After an hour hike we make it to the very top of the 2,000 ft volcano known as Cerro Negro. The only thing left to do now, volcano board down it. Our guide Ross asks for volunteers to go first. My apprehension and excitement mix into a potent shot of adrenaline, and my hand shoots […]
Visit The Pyramids For Cheaper Than You Think
We’ve all seen them in pictures or on our 3D Hi-Def Tv’s, but there’s nothing like seeing them in true life. Whether you visit them on foot, camel, horse, or see them from the second floor of the adjacent Pizza Hut, they are truly a sight to behold. They are a grand testament to man’s […]
Runaway Rendezvous with Megan The Motorcycling Mamacita
I first met Megan at the Papaya Lodge in El Tunco, El Salvador. From the moment she walked into the dorm, I couldn’t stop sneaking glances. She had her vintage red helmet in hand, her riding boots on, and a sexy wind blown look on her face. When my curiosity could no longer be contained, […]
