Updated Mission

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In the past I have contributed to a popular but watered-down version of adventure that dilutes the power, specificity, and intensity of the word. After some deliberation, I have decided to abandon this hollow definition of adventure. Adventure is not a mindset or an attitude; it’s an experience, an action, something you do, and it has two requirements: the unknown and risk. “The unknown” is essential to adventure because it often requires stepping out of our comfort zones and provides an opportunity for learning. Curiosity Continue Reading →

10 Travel/Adventure Podcasts that Deserve a Listen

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First of all, if you don’t listen to podcasts, consider starting. They’re great for commutes, workouts, mindless office jobs, and housework. You can find podcasts on just about any topic you enjoy; there’s one for everyone. I listen to about 25-30 different shows on a regular basis including most of the following. Looking for some travel inspiration and tips or just something to pass the time? Check these out! 1) Zero to Travel Podcast The Zero to Travel Podcast is a wonderful place to start Continue Reading →

Flying by the Seat of Your Pants: When to Plan Your Travels

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When aircraft first became suitable for long distance flight, pilots usually relied on compasses and other instruments as well as detailed flight plans to navigate the airways. Around that time in 1938, Douglas Corrigan made a transatlantic crossing in piece-of-junk plane with a broken compass and apparently no instruments, flight plan, or radio. After the flight from USA to Ireland a newspaper described him as a pilot who “flies by the seat of his pants,” meaning he relied solely on perception, intuition, and skill to Continue Reading →

Anyone’s Alternative Destinations – Bratislava

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Europe is a MUST DO for most travelers from all corners of the Earth. There are so many different cultures mashed right next to each other, creating a unique opportunity to experience several cultures in a relatively small geographic space. I’ve personally always been obsessed with this continent, so getting to actually SEE the real deal behind all the maps and books was a life changing experience. When you hear “Europe,” you might think of drinking wine in Florence or taking a walking tour along Continue Reading →

Denali, a Park Like No Other

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I can’t fully describe the excitement I felt when the plane began descending, and through the clouds I could make out the distant mountains surrounding Anchorage. I’m getting chills and a sudden craving to return—a powerful magnet drawing me back—just from writing this. We landed sometime around midnight, but the sun was still out, settled just on the horizon line like a tiny, far-off ball crossing a tight rope, refusing to fall and allow darkness to take over. Five-ish restless hours of attempted airport-bench sleep Continue Reading →