Quite a view from the top of 3210 meters at Poon Hill. Worth the 45 minute 430 am hike thanks to a pretty sunrise and Nepali tea ladies up top (60rp black tea/70rp milk tea). It starts with a few hundred people, so plan on staying an extra hour or two after everyone else leaves. [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Travel’
October 13, 2009
The Essentials
my very own packing guide to light and stress-free living in not-so-developed countries:
nalgene 2oz bottles for all purpose biodegradable soap (dr. bronners)
wet wipes (for an insta-shower)
hand rolled toilet paper
emergency / basics kit (band aids, sting relief wipes, neosporin, advil, benadryl, pepto bismol, immodium, cough drops, antibiotics, nyquil, bug spray/anti itch cream, hand sanitizer)
nail file
travel towel
sleeping [...]
October 8, 2009
namaste
travel hiatus. my favorite kind.
we’re in nepal and india for the next four months, volunteering for VCD Nepal, Pencils of Promise, shooting a lot, playing a lot, and testing out olfactory fatigue.
india has gotten more expensive, but really, the dollar is just not what it used to be. not even since last spring. good thing [...]
February 13, 2009
Opposite to the North
Where beauty coincides with grace, where desert meets the ocean, where few go and many strive to return. To explore, camp, and climb, to watch icebergs roll, see penguins molt, to marry, to acquire a true appreciation for wellies, to ride in zodiacs, feel the swells of the drake passage, to be humbled, to be [...]
February 4, 2009
St James, South Africa
It’s pretty crowded in the summer, but there are quieter beaches nearby. This tidal pool is not to be missed. Take the very easy and affordable Metrorail (maps available on wikipedia), hop on and off at no extra charge, and explore South Africa’s coastline. It’s a colorful and beautiful ride.
January 8, 2009
Deep Survival
True Stories of Miraculous Endurance And Sudden Death
[excerpt] …I adhere to what my daughter Amelia calls the Gutter Theory of Life. It goes like this: You don’t want to be lying in the gutter, having been run down by a bus, the last bit of your life ebbing away, and be thinking, “I should have [...]
January 6, 2009
Assateague Island
Assateague’s horses have been here for over 300 years. The landscape and the people who care for it adapt around the wind and waves. It’s a beautiful place to spend any time in. Year round beach camping, wild horses, and short trails to enjoy. The best way to see the wilderness is over water. Rent [...]
November 13, 2008
Insight / Dopamine
do•pa•mine (dō’pə-mēn’) n. a compound which exists in the body as a euphoric neurotransmitter, naturally produced in the brain to create happiness, heightened energy, pleasure, and pain; reaction one gets from thrill seeking, sex, music, humanitarianism, surfing and skating to name a few.
October 16, 2008
Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
This is one island worth exploring. The two hour ride from Salvador starts this beautiful journey. Upon arrival, walk through the four beaches and decide which has the vibe you’re looking for. The closer the beach, the bigger the party. Escape to the fifth beach to find complete solace. Praia do Forte is an eco-reserve [...]
September 29, 2008
Gallivant
\ˈga-lə-ˌvant\ intr.v. gal·li·vant·ed, gal·li·vant·ing, gal·li·vants
1. to travel, roam, or move about for pleasure.
2. to play around amorously; flirt.
- October 5, 2008
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September 8, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Breathtaking detail at all the palaces and wats in Thailand make it an architect and art lover’s dream. Beaches are close by and beautiful. The city is one of the busiest and biggest in Southeast Asia. Mango sticky rice is one of the world’s best desserts. Thailand is easy to travel through and every so [...]
September 3, 2008
Havana, Cuba
La Habana is a city worth exploring, Castro is a man worth meeting, it’s worth it to get up for sunrise to watch the fishermen along the coastline, to take a bus to Pinar del Rio to watch cigars being made, to see the gumdrop mountains, to watch sunset on a rooftop, to see the [...]
August 28, 2008
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Vietnam is worth the visit if only for a taste of the cuisine. From phở to bún, canh chua to curry, chè to fresh fruit smoothies. It’s a party for your taste buds. Try the ill-advised street food, noodle shops (Phở 24 with Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chile Sauce), and fancier fare (Lemongrass, Cool [...]
August 27, 2008
Global Oneness
We’re all indigineous to this planet. We are responsible to each other, the earth, and future generations. We can change the fabric of society.
August 26, 2008
Pondicherry, India
A magical and quiet town in Tamil Nadu where the story of Life of Pi starts. Formerly a French colony, Pondicherry is a small coastal town with a Franco-Indian feel mostly run by the local ashram. Stay at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Guest Houses, where the Park Guest House is right on the beach. There’s [...]
