When telling my friends that my wife and I were planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Dublin before setting off on a road trip of the Irish and Northern Irish coast the response was pretty unanimous, “but isn’t Ireland’s winter weather pretty well-known for being cloudy, windy, and rainy?”. To which my usual response was, “Yes, but...
Vietnam has been one of the top countries on my “want to travel to” list for years. Whether it’s the food, the scenery, the rich traditions, or in this case, to have a custom suit (or three) made. In the spirit of proper research, I had three very different suits made in three different cities in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Hoi An. Vietnam has a long and storied...
Cuba, a land of old cars, cigars, and a vibrant culture found nowhere else on Earth. If you’re like me, Cuba has always felt off-limits as an American, but as I found out recently, is surprisingly easy to visit (albeit a little bit complicated). This entire trip, flights included, cost me less than $700. In this blog, I will tell you everything you need to go...
Every year, over a thousand teepees descend upon Crow Agency, Montana for the annual Crow Fair. Having grown up only an hour way from Crow Agency, I’ve been kicking myself for years for never making it there, so when Visit Montana asked if I’d head out to photograph it, I jumped at the chance.
A mere mention of the word "Montana" to out-of-staters immediately elicits thoughts of mountain tops and vast landscapes. But mention "Billings" to folks from Montana and the outdoors are not what immediately comes to mind. Billings, being Montana's largest "city" it has long been thought of as the shopping and foodie capital of Montana. But having grown up in...
When I first tell people that I live in a van there is usually an initial shock, which is always followed by a barrage of questions. The questions are usually pretty consistently the same, so I decided to try and address the ones I get the most! Please comment below with any other questions you have!
#Vanlife, a trend that has swept the nation (and the world), involves giving up one’s prized possessions to live in a cramped van. It’s a simple life fueled by social media and often appears far more glamorous as it actually is. But I wouldn’t have it any other way! Freedom is the ultimate luxury in van life, it is the story of not knowing what or...