

Finding Work in NZ: Blenheim Vineyards to Welly
I arrived in Wellington after three weeks in the North Island rafting, base jumping, hiking, staying in hostels, and riding the Kiwi...


Melbourne vs Sydney
One of my biggest questions when I was first headed to Australia for my year abroad (that turned into four years abroad) was what city to...


Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam was the last new country on our two month trip around Southeast Asia, and after only four days, I decided it had a lot of...


Cambodia
Everyone I spoke to for advice while planning Southeast Asia told me to rush through Cambodia. It was their least favorite of the...


Phi Phi Islands
The south of Thailand is basically full of island paradises, and Koh Phi Phi is a fantastic choice if you want to combine beaches with...


Bangkok
I've been trying to get to Southeast Asia for a couple years now since I'd heard so many backpackers rave about it while I was in Australia, but unfortunately I kept being deterred by stupid things like logistics and money. However, this year I decided since Lewis was finishing school and I was quitting my job, this might be the best opportunity to go for a couple of months. You never know when some kind of terrible lifetime commitment like a career or a house (and let's not


Inverness
After spending one full year living in the Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, I feel pretty qualified to write a thorough blog post...


London
As one of the most popular cities in the world, London is worth a visit. It's not my favorite city by any stretch, but it's easy for...


Memphis
I spent a few short days in Memphis back in May of 2011, and while I don't have enough material for an overly comprehensive entry, I...


Northern Territory: Road Trip to Darwin
I've done a whole lot of cool things in Australia, so it means a lot when I say that the Northern Territory outback is quite easily and...









































