Fly Peach: Japan’s Discount Airline
Reading Time: 5 minutes I typically don’t give much heed to the means by which I travel; so long as I make it from A to B, I am…
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Nordmarkt: Where Crack and Children Live in Harmony
Reading Time: 4 minutes My hitchhiking from Maastricht to Dortmund went well, and I arrived in Germany earlier than expected. I have two hours until I am expected at my host’s…
Contract Signing: They’re Trying To Turn Me Into A Robot
Reading Time: 3 minutes So today is the big day? Apparently I have yet to officially be employed despite having already been told to do things related to said…
Some Things Some Better People Than Us Said
Reading Time: 4 minutes Over the course of human history, a lot of things have been said by a lot of people – some people more worthy of our…
The JET Programme: So You Want To Be An English Teacher
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sushi, Sony, Miyazaki, Nintendo, Sumo. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t associate at least one of these things with Japan. But what…
Off To Nepal (And Certain Death)
Reading Time: 2 minutes I have already presented “The Ultimate Everest Base Camp Plan” and my exhaustive “Everest Base Camp Gear List”, so now if (when) something goes wrong…
The Pacific Crest Trail FAQ: Questions From Readers
Reading Time: 8 minutes Believe it or not, sometimes people think me a reputable source of information regarding the Pacific Crest Trail and they choose to get in touch…
Everest Base Camp Gear List
Reading Time: 4 minutes Just days away from my departure in search of Everest Base Camp I have started getting together all that will be accompanying me to the…
Osprey Atmos 65 Backpack Review
Reading Time: 8 minutes A comprehensive review of the Osprey Atmos 65 backpack, complete with photos, explanations, and whether or not it’s the right pack for your next adventure.
The Ultimate Everest Base Camp Plan
Reading Time: 9 minutes Note: Since writing this post, I have returned from Everest Base Camp and answered all the questions I had here in the post Everest Base Camp Questions…
The Annual Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey (2014)
Reading Time: 6 minutes Following my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike last year, I decided to survey my fellow hikers in an effort to provide some concrete information to the…
Photo Gallery: Panorama Archives
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ever since I discovered that my phone could take panoramic photos (January 14, 2011, in case you were wondering), I have occasionally remembered this function…