Adara, Atauro Island: Timor-Leste’s Coral (and Pig) Paradise June 19, 2017“Are you sure this is a good idea?” My friend asked. “They’re supposed to be smarter than dogs....
Freediving and Hiking Across Atauro Island, East Timor June 7, 2017Two of my friends clung to the side of the swaying boat. They glued their eyes to the...
First Impressions of Timor-Leste (East Timor) April 23, 2017A few months ago, I went on a spontaneous (and hectic) trip to Timor-Leste with a couple of...
Sex and Surfing in the Land of 1000 Mosques March 22, 2017In the stillness of the morning, just before sunrise, mosques blare the call to prayer from loudspeakers. As...
Getting Freedive Certified in Bali: Why Didn’t I Do This Sooner? March 2, 2017“Before I freedive, I tell my body that it’s time to enter dream time. It’s time to go...
Freediving 101: All About Freediving and Why You Need to get Certified February 6, 2017A month ago, I made one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and got my AIDA** Freedive...
Hiking Mt. Rinjani: The Sweet Finish February 1, 2017This post continues from Part I and Part II. “You mouthbreathed the other night. That makes you a...
Hiking Mt. Rinjani: A Dash for the Summit Before Sunrise January 23, 2017(This post continues from Part 1 – Trekking Mt. Rinjani: The Start of an Incredible Adventure.) Gus, our...
Hiking Mt. Rinjani: The Start of an Incredible Adventure January 9, 2017Sweat pooled around my lower back. I took my backpack off and chucked it onto the ground. Dirt...
Motorbiking (and Crashing) Around Nusa Penida December 9, 2016“I’ve never driven a motorbike before… is it dangerous?” Hannah asked, fully trusting my response. “Well, we’ll go really...