In December of 2018, my dad and I decided that we were going to set out on a Grand Canyon backpacking adventure. We were going to do the rim-to-rim. So we applied for a permit: May 9 - 11, starting at the North Kaibab trail, ending at Bright Angel on the South Rim. 2 nights … Continue reading The Grand Canyon: Our First Attempt
The art of road tripping
I love road trips. Love. Send me on a 6 hour drive with some sunflower seeds and a podcast and I will be the happiest camper you know. That said, road tripping can be a bit of an art form. If you're setting out for a cross-country adventure with no stops planned, an ambition to … Continue reading The art of road tripping
Ayutthaya, Thailand
First, a little history Ayutthaya is the former capital of Thailand located about 80 kilometers / 50 miles north of Bangkok. Actually, more accurately, it was capital of the Kingdom of Siam from 1350 until the Burmese took storm and burned it down between 1765 - 1767. Today, the ruins remain as majestic structures. Reminders … Continue reading Ayutthaya, Thailand
Pattaya, Thailand
There is no denying that Pattaya is a party city. In fact, a part of me wonders if there's really any other purpose for going to Pattaya than to party and to pay Thai girls (and boys) for sex. Initial review of Pattaya City - Pattaya Beach That said, it wasn't a total loss, and … Continue reading Pattaya, Thailand
The Grand Palace: Bangkok, Thailand
For Thanksgiving this year, I decided to take myself on a trip to Thailand. Why not head to Southeast Asia in celebration of the holiday centered around discovering America, right?! Day 1 in Bangkok took me to several locations, including the highly renowned Grand Palace. Below are some of the things you should know before … Continue reading The Grand Palace: Bangkok, Thailand
Chinatown Bangkok
Bangkok's Chinatown is the largest in the world and is absolutely worth a stop. The main artery runs down Yaowarat Road and is unmistakable as you see the vibrant yellow and red signage lining the streets. The highlights off the main road are the multitude of food vendors and shops set up lining the sidewalk. … Continue reading Chinatown Bangkok
Kayaking the Black Canyon Water Trail
I had read about this trip on Bearfoot Theory's blog and was immediately intrigued. A kayaking trip that drops you at the base of the Hoover Dam? Is this for real? On Memorial Day weekend in 2018, a couple friends and I packed our bags for a 3 day, 2 night trip down the Black … Continue reading Kayaking the Black Canyon Water Trail
Cabin Loop Trail: Mogollon Rim
The Stats: Hike Date: July 28 - 29, 2018Distance: 19.5 miles round tripElevation Loss/Gain: 3,927 feetDifficulty: ModerateDog Friendliness: the babies will love it. If you are familiar with Arizona then you know that north of Payson you trade cacti for pine trees, your zoos and gardens for actual wild things and your monstrous monsoons for … Continue reading Cabin Loop Trail: Mogollon Rim
Hiking Havasupai – What We Learned
Memorial Day weekend 2018, a group of 6 of us packed up our bags for what would undoubtedly be a weekend we would never forget: the hike from Hualapai Hilltop into (and a couple miles past) Supai, AZ. We were right. We will also never forget the things that we learned. ONE: You will … Continue reading Hiking Havasupai – What We Learned
West Clear Creek Canyoneering
The Phoenix heat is brutal, as anyone in Arizona between June and October can attest to. Because of that, I decided to head further north, out of the concrete jungle, up to West Clear Creek. The Stats: Hike Date: June 7 - 8, 2018Distance: 4 milesElevation Gain: -750 feetDifficulty: Difficult steep climb down to the canyon … Continue reading West Clear Creek Canyoneering
