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Overlanding Scotland Part 1: The Wrong-Side Drive to Glencoe
No plans, a rented Land Rover, and my first time behind the wheel in a left-side driving country make for a great adventure in the Highlands of…
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London Street Art
I've always found regular art to be boring. It's one thing to paint in a studio on your own terms. But what can you do on the side of a building at 3…
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Roaming the Saguaros in Arizona
A business trip to Scottsdale and an available overland rig rental offered a great excuse to escape in the desert for a couple of days.
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Journaling: A Powerful Practice for Business, Life, and Adventure
Journaling is like a logbook and roadmap for life. While consistently writing down your intentions won't guarantee success, it will put you on a path to…
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San Blas Archipelago: A Rustic Escape in the Far Caribbean
Beautiful waters, welcoming people, and a lack of modern amenities make the San Blas archipelago a great adventure in the far Caribbean.
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Overlanding Scotland Part 3: Hiking the Old Man and Sleeping with the Sheep
My last full day in Scotland starts with a mad dash to hike Skye's most popular trail and ends with another dreary night in a remote camp.
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The Self-Proclaimed Mayor of Golden, New Mexico
When a shady-looking guy waved me down on the side of the road in rural New Mexico, I thought he might be a killer. It turned out he was the mayor.
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Overlanding Scotland Part 2: Dead-End Mallaig to the Remote Coastal Camp
I chase the sun from dawn in Glencoe to twilight in Skye for an epic evening of mist, mountains, and midnight storms.
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Is Retirement an Outdated Concept?
Why put off your dreams until the last part of your life? Technology and new work models now offer people more flexibility to work longer and live…
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Walkabout in London
Aimless wandering and 10-mile walks with no plans or destination are a great way to experience a city's true character.
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Return to Montezuma
The Costa Rican village of Montezuma hasn't changed much in the past 25 years, and neither have I.
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Drinking the Devil’s Juice at the Most Disturbing Bar in London
Morbid curiosities, taxidermized animals, and absinthe make for an interesting and disturbing night.
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The Gringo Lottery: Why I Give Handouts in the Developing World
I’ve helped dozens of people in little ways throughout my travels in the developing world. It's an amazing experience to be able to positively impact…
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The Good Old Days of Lonely Planet Guidebooks and Not Knowing
Travel is no longer the same in today's tech-driven era. You hop online, on YouTube and social media, and see and learn everything about a place. It…
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