Writing
Where to Rock Climb in Idaho
This post was originally published on the Visit Idaho blog. From a geological perspective, Idaho is like a jambalaya, a big pot of mixed ingredients, all coming together to provide a feast of history and diversity that can be seen in the landscape. Sitting on the western edge of the continental divide, the state has had […]
Anticipation: Photography’s Most Underrated Skill
When shooting outside, there are a lot of factors outside your control. Shooting sports where you have no control over the subjects movement proves an even harder scenario. That is why you have to just go with the flow from time to time and realize that once you do everything right, that perfect moment that […]
Why Tour With Makana Charters?
Created for Makana Charters Why Tour with Makana Charters? During your time on Kauai, you do not want to miss a Na Pali Coast tour. Guests and locals alike constantly remind us that it is some of the most inspiring and breathtaking views in the world. But if you’ve never been to Kauai before you might […]
The West Side of Kauai
Written for Makanacharters.com West Side – Gateway to Kauai’s Natural Wonders When visiting Kauai, Every travel guide and friendly recommendation you come across will tell you that the top 3 can’t-miss things to do on the island are: 1. Na Pali Coast 2. Waimea Canyon drive 3.Polihale beach (especially for Sunset) To get to all of […]
7 Great Surf Photographers to Follow
Capturing a beautifully composed image is never an easy feat. It takes a lot to get the framing just right in the best of times, but surf photographers do it in some of the toughest conditions possible. They don’t get much credit for what they do. As they brave the elements day in and day […]
Thinking Outside The Bubble – Feature Article in Pique Newsmagazine
Some Good News out of Whistler, BC This was my first published article above 3,000 words. Happy it was sharing good news about people in my community doing great things around the world. The good news revolution will one day take over, I know it!
The Na Pali Coast of Kauai
The content here was for Makana Charters, a daily tour operator to Kauai’s Na Pali coast. Welcome to Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Explore The Na Pali Coast of Kauai Giant mountain peaks tower straight out of the ocean. Waterfalls pour down the cliffs back downward to meet the sea. Along the way, a pod […]
Check These Walls Off Your Climbing List [Outside Magazine]
Originally published in Outside Magazine Check These Walls Off Your Climbing List You can’t truly understand the sport until you bag a few of the best routes around—and, surprise, they aren’t in your local gym By: Steve Andrews Apr 10, 2015 3SHARES Our picks cover climbers of all skill levels and types. Photo: vernonwiley/iStock […]
5 Easy Superfoods to add to Your Existing Meals
This one is straight out of Adam Hart’s Power of Food blog. I Did some ghostwriting for Adam to help build up some blog content. Check his site out for some awesome tips! He’s got a great story. 5 Easy Superfoods to add to your Existing Meals
Top Apres Ski Scenes on Earth
For many, the art of the Apres (very appropriately transleted from french to “After” in English) scene is as important to the Ski Resort experience as sliding down a mountain with a waxed plank or two beneath your feet. It has been a staple of European ski culture as long as Jagermeister has been “curing” […]
Must Do Activities on Australia’s East Coast
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog or many, the east coast of Australia is a travel route that is at the beginning of the travel checklist. The first-world status, hot weather, and english-speaking locals make for a good introduction to travelling around for the young and young-at-heart. Throughout the hostel circuit, a multitude of tour […]
Top Travel Apps For Your Smartphone
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Travelling around with a smartphone can sometimes seem a bit silly, especially when you are going to the bathroom in a hole in the ground. But the reality is that there are many apps out there that make your travels significantly easier and worry free. XE Currency Exchange – […]
Trip Report: Biking the Icefields Parkway
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog There are few road biking routes in the world where you are happy to be slogging hard up a steep grade. It takes a long time, is hard on the body, and tests your will to continue on. The Icefields Parkway is one of those routes where the slog […]
Tour Group vs. Going Solo – Pros and Cons of Each
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Planning to take a trip somewhere is the easy part. Usually you have a destination, a rough region, or maybe even just a continent in mind for where you want to head. After that, the details can be a bit overwhelming. Usually the biggest decision you’ll have to make […]
Trip Report: Raratonga
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Sometimes while travelling you serendipitously find yourself at an unplanned destination that is part of the bigger picture. This happened to me while travelling overseas to Australia. I managed to find a great deal on Air New Zealand from LA to Sydney, with a stopover in Rarotonga. Raro-huh? I said to myself. I […]
Hidden Gems: Tofino, British Columbia
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Millions of people visit British Columbia every year. But a very, very small percentage of those people make the trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island. In a way this is a good thing, as having the coast inundated with millions of tourists would ruin the splendor of […]
How To Travel Without Paying For Accommodation
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog While travelling on a budget, it can sometimes be hard to maximise your trip time without paying a whole heap of money for accommodation. It can oftentimes be the big determining factor on where you go and for how long. Going over past travel budgets, I have found that […]
Great Trails: Hiking to Kalalau on Kauai
Originally Published on the PacSafe Blog On the northwest corner of the island of Kauai in Hawaii is a coastline that has inspired artists, adventurers, and anyone with an appreciation for out-of-this-world beauty. You cannot drive the coastline – it is protected as a state park. This is a very good thing, as it allows […]
A Different Kind of “Cruise Ship” in British Columbia
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog In most people’s minds, the mention of taking a “cruise” will unfortunately conjure up an image of a megalithic super ship with ice rinks, buffet lines, and shopping, shopping, shopping! But the word cruise does not pertain to the type of ship, but rather the method of travel without […]