This week I had a conversation with two people about the purpose of travel blogging, both with differing views. To one, it’s art that should be shared with the world for their enjoyment and inspiration. To the other, it’s a personal journal, meant to preserve memories and feelings lest they be forgotten. I found myself … More Oregon
I went on a perfect little friend adventure in Acadia National Park in Maine for a few days in August, with Albany friend Angelica and new NYC friend Diana. Diana and I took the train to Albany then the three of us drove the 7 hours to Acadia, breaking it up on the way there … More Acadia National Park
I’ve officially dubbed this trip the Freedom Tour. I left on Saturday April 24th, exactly two weeks after my second Pfizer shot giving me antibodies and immunity against COVID-19. I picked this location somewhat randomly, building on the National Parks Annual Pass I bought while in Tucson in February that I was hoping would inspire … More South Carolina
Well, we are 11 months into the global pandemic and I’ve finally cracked: I’m traveling. Tomorrow I’m taking an early morning flight to Tucson, Arizona where I will enjoy a spacious Airbnb guest house to myself for 15 days. I plan to do some remote work from there and take a few days off. There … More Travel in the time of corona
It’s been a hard time the last few months. I canceled travel plans in April (technically postponed until October, but we’ll see), and feel very stifled knowing I will have to stay put for the foreseeable future. With all that free time I made this video, throwing back to some very happy times in Australia … More The Coronavirus Blues
After my city rejuvenation in Christchurch and Auckland I was eager to get back into some nature exploration. On Thursday, Albert dropped me off at the bus station downtown for my day trip up north to explore the appropriately-named Bay of Islands. I booked the cheapest day tour I could find through Intercity, which is … More North Island and Auckland Part 2
I’m thrilled to report that after two full days in two big New Zealand cities my trip is back on track. Looking back to Franz Josef, I heard via my new friends on Instagram that most people were able to get out on Tuesday as they led a convoy of cars out through the south. … More Christchurch and Auckland Part 1
Sometimes things go wrong when you travel. Sometimes you get sick and have to see a doctor, like I did in Sweden, or sometimes your train hits a truck, like mine did in New Mexico. And then sometimes you have to get choppered out of a small town because you are stranded by road closures … More New Zealand: Franz Joseph via Christchurch
The two flights from Tasmania to Cairns via Sydney were not great – my ears were hurting pretty badly from the pressure. But as soon as I stepped out of the airport and felt the tropical heat and humidity I immediately felt better. I was surrounded by green mountains and could already feel the chill … More Cairns Part 2
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