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I can’t remember when I got the urge to travel, but it feels like I’ve always had it.  Something about seeing new places, and meeting new people has always been an interest of mine, and is something that sounds glamorous, but does come with some challenges and struggles.  I’ve traveled a lot, but when we quit...

Filling the tank in Bali We’ve pulled over our near-empty-tank motorbike at a roadside stand on Bali’s main street that features a hand-written ‘PETROL’ sign in front.  I don’t see any gas pumps, or people, but I am assuming someone will come out with a gas can after they hear me pull up.  Within a...

On researching our Australia road trip, we knew we wanted to check out the Tablelands, because, hey, the #1 thing to do around Cairns on TripAdvisor has to be great right? (I’m ignoring the playground that ousted it after our visit, lame.) But the question is, what is The Atherton Tablelands? It’s actually more of...

I really have myself to blame for my disappointment here on Guadalcanal. Having been to Normandy, arguably the most well-kept foreign American battlefield, I was spoiled. And by battlefield, I’m really referring to the landing beaches and the pristine cemetery at Omaha Beach. Since battles in Europe were mostly fought in cities and small towns,...

Read about our time in Vanuatu: Island Life on Ambrym Our Trek to Ambrym’s Volcano – Mt. Marum Village Life’s 5 Whoas & 5 Woes Cooking on the Road: Port Villa...

Ambrym’s Volcano – “The Greatest Show on Earth” On only our second day here on the volcanic island of Ambrym, we have decided to attempt the 11-hour round-trip trek to Ambrym’s largest active volcano: Mt. Marum. 10.5 of the hours are walking. We are extremely nervous in the morning, as we are unsure if we...

Where are we? Our arrival on Ambrym is the most culture shocked we’ve experienced so far in traveling. We are the only people on our plane, and have arrived at a grass-runway airport where 20 or so locals are hanging out waiting to board our plane and take it back to the urban luxury of...

If Bridge was able to be recognized by the IOC as a sport, than I believe Flight Hacking has a chance to one-day, become an Olympic sport. Flight Hacking requires skill, discipline, and whole lot of patience. And thanks to sites like FlightFox.com, flight hacking is starting to become competitive. Here is your guide to...

Located on the tip of Palawan, El Nido remains a beach town paradise left undisturbed by big tourism, corporations and hotel chains. El Nido is our last stop on our tour of Palawan Island.  I have been more excited about seeing El Nido than any other city on this trip, and after the nightmare journey...

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park The underground river (subterranean river if you are a scientist) in Sabang is one of the Philippine’s national treasures.  Thanks to some fancy Facebook marketing, they were even able to get on the list of the world’s New7Wonders.  Although our main reason for coming to Palawan is to visit...