Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua
I scooted my butt until I was right at the precipice and as I felt gravity taking over, I thought – ‘Well, here it goes’. Keep Reading…
Tortilla Making in Nicaragua
Matagalpa, Nicaragua You can’t escape tortillas when traveling in Nicaragua. The Nicas eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nicaraguan tortillas are made from corn flour and are quite thick. For breakfast, I’ll use it to scoop up my gallo … Keep Reading…
Carving the Cliffside: The Quest For Nicaragua’s Elusive Sculptor
Esteli, Nicaragua Alberto Gutierrez, an 80 year old sculptor/hermit, might be one of the most interesting characters I’ve met during my travels. Alberto spent 3 hours each day carving the cliffside on his farm. Since the carvings are etched onto … Keep Reading…
Hiking ‘La Selva Negra’, the Cloud Forest of Nicaragua
I went hiking in the cloudforest of La Selva Negra and came face to face with its treetop inhabitants. Keep Reading…
Sola to Nicaragua
On being impulsive Nicaragua was a slightly impulsive trip. This is what happens when a wanderlust freelancer gets stir crazy working from home. February was a busy work month for me. I was juggling many projects at one and working … Keep Reading…
Looking Forward: The Next 6 Months
I don’t know about you, but I’m so glad March is over. March is what I’d call a grunt month. That shoulder season where we’re about done with skiing, but the weather isn’t quite ready for outdoor fun. So March … Keep Reading…
Miracle of the Year: Getting Scuba Certified in Hawaii
I decided that this year, we’re finally going to get scuba certified. Considering I don’t know how to swim, it was a major decision. Keep Reading…
My Kind of Beach in Belitung, Indonesia
Driving along the eastern side of Belitung coastline took us to this beach with colorful fishing boats. Keep Reading…
Island Hopping in Belitung
Island hopping to see the collection of deserted islands around Belitung is a must do experience. Keep Reading…
Belitung, A Paradise Island You’ve Never Heard Of
Last December, I went to Belitung Island. A small island off Sumatra that has only recently showed up on domestic tourists’ radar. I had never heard of Belitung Island until this time. Keep Reading…
Mauna Kea, Sunset At 13000 Ft
Mauna Kea, Big Island Our destination is the peak of Mauna Kea, 13000 ft above sea level. The drive from sea level to 13000 ft takes about 3 hours. During the drive up, I could feel the change in air … Keep Reading…
Chasing Lava Flow in Big Island, Hawaii
The spot where the current lava flows from Kilauea changes all the time. Jack and I were lucky enough to be on the island when the current flow is within a reasonable hiking distance. Keep Reading…