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15 Pictures That Will Make You Feel Insignificant. #2 is WOW.
We all have bad days. And at times, we can become so self-involved that our troubles are all we see and think about. That is when we need to seek a bit of perspective. The following 15 photos illustrates just how insignificant we are compared to the vastness of this planet, and the universe. Cue […]
Watch this Amazing Hurricane in Action
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Ultralight Backpacking Checklist
As you begin to put together your ultralight backpacking checklist, there are two categories of gear to consider: essential and nonessential. The former category is often referred to as “The Big Three” or “The Three Heavies”. These are the three largest pieces you will carry with you—one of which, the pack itself, will hold everything […]
The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Backpacking
Backpackers take on the challenge of long, overnight hiking in the wilderness for many reasons, yet most of these hikers likely share the goal of experiencing the serenity and purity of the backcountry, away from the rat race and the overabundance of stuff. The irony of that reasoning is that many backpackers end up sweating […]
Travel Bucket List: 100 Places to Visit Before You Die
Traveling has never been easier as technology has made traveling to even the most remote destinations affordable and accessible. Traveling is more than just ridiculously fun, it is extremely educational. Not only will you learn about the world outside of your comfort zone, traveling will open your mind to new possibilities and new perspectives. So […]
15 Tips on How to Live in a Big City on a Small Budget
From college grads to small business owners to young married couples, many of us dream of leaving small town life and moving to an urban center. You don’t need to earn six figures in a major metropolis to live well and love your life. You can still live in a big city on a small […]
10 Incredible Pictures of Fiji
The islands of Fiji have long been the poster child for ultimate serenity and luxury. And rightfully so—it is beautiful with its crystal clear water and decadent villas. Who wouldn’t want to stay at such a place? Well if you haven’t had the chance to go to Fiji yet, you can live vicariously through these […]
10 Amazing Pictures of the Sydney Harbour
The Sydney Harbour is one of the most impressive architectural feats of modern society. The dramatic view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with the Sydney Opera House in the foreground is an iconic image that represents the modern beauty and attraction of Australia. The following are 10 breathtaking pictures of the Sydney Harbour. Don’t forget […]
10 Life Lessons Learned Through Traveling
When you travel to new places, you experience new cultures, people and a renewed sense of what life is all about. I’ve been all over the world from the mountain tops of the Swiss Alps to the sandy beaches of Costa Rica. I’ve learned that in order to get a better sense of the world […]
Five Reasons To Move To Asia
I officially moved to Asia in January 2011. For the past 2 months I’ve been hauling ass (and my pack) around Thailand, riding buses and trains, walking beaches and writing constantly. Before that, I lived in Phuket, and taught English, ran an Irish bar and freelanced. Before that, I spent 2 months in Bali, where […]