Uluru, (the big rock you've probably seen on a postcard from Australia) - literally the heart of the Australian Outback (if not for this rock nobody would come out here) - has long occupied a spot on my "things in the world I have to see" list (yes, I have a list). Sure, it might only be a large
Why You Should Never Climb Mount Fuji
Even if you know nothing about Japan, I would wager you've heard of Mount Fuji (or tentacle porn). Contrary to what you may assume about a country's highest mountain, the 12,389 ft / 3,776 m Mount Fuji (富士山), among the three dozen most prominent on Earth, is one of the most accessible peaks in
Disclaimer: Read At Your Own Risk
Given that the scope of my audience reaches beyond those who know me personally, I feel that I should clear some things up for anyone who has been suckered into reading whatever it is I decide to post here (mostly my deepest darkest secrets). Put simply: I write for the sole purpose of
Photo Gallery: The Art Of Being Artsy
The original title of this post was "A Bunch Of Shitty Black And White Photos", but at the suggestion of a devoted friend and reader (Monsieur Indie), I have changed it as to not create a bias during your initial viewing of the preceding photos. Some of you may already know where this
Your Jumping Pictures Are Bad, And You Should Feel Bad
“One...two...three...wait! You went too early.” “You said three!” “Yeah, but you need to go when I say ‘GO!’” “Alright fine let’s try again. Ready? One...two...three...GO!” “Ugh, I didn’t get it. You just look like you’re squatting.” “Okay, okay, again.” And on, and on it
Why Airplanes Are The Worst
Oh, the aeroplane. Fast, convenient, anxiety inducing, metal tubes that whisk passengers through the sky to their destinations like uncomfortable magic carpets. Airplane travel forces us to sacrifice comfort in the name of convenience, it imposes a seemingly arbitrary set of rules upon
I Hate Hiking, But I Love Adventuring
I loved being on the Pacific Crest Trail. I also really hated being on the Pacific Crest Trail - like really hated. A popular question in town (and among hikers) was why you were on the PCT in the first place. I always came up short with an answer. My reason for hiking the trail did not arise
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
There is a well-known quote that goes something along the lines of: "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should". It seems that this anecdote applies nowhere better than in the context of the iPad and its ability to take photos. As somebody who has done a fair amount of traveling, I find it
Tent Envy – Why Bigger Isn’t Better
Look at all these people. Chairs, cots, two-burner stoves, coolers, tents large enough to walk around in. To walk around in!? Are you kidding me?! I am currently camped at a particularly nice "campground" that resembles more of a "bring-your-own-room hotel". We have got ourselves flushable