While some would call December the most wonderful time of the year I would argue it is in fact the most terrible time of the year. It’s a horrible, nasty, seasonal change where the days get shorter and the sun is veiled behind a nearly impenetrable layer of smog, and of course it’s cold, so…
Month: February 2019
Prancing around Paris
Despite the fact I consider myself to be stoic on my exterior there is something about exploring Paris that has me giddy as a school boy and prancing through the streets. While I may not actually be prancing I’m willing to admit that I feel the urge and for anyone who has visited Paris I’m…
Brazilian Brilliance in Rio
There are literally a brazillion reasons to want to explore and experience the wonder of Brazil but the one city that stands out as Brazil’s crown jewel is of course the breathtaking city of Rio de Janiero.
Navigating the Great Wall of China
It all started with an idea and enough miles to fly to Beijing for practically free. The idea was to cross off visiting one of the Wonders of the World while at the same time visiting a new continent however it was the application that turned out to be the real adventure.
Finding Indiana Jones in Petra
As silly as it may seem as a child watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade I fully believed the Canyon of the Crescent Moon was as fictional as its name. However nearly two decades later I found out that is was actually known as the Treasury in Petra and immediately I was plotting my…
Roaming through Rome
There is nothing quite like roaming around Rome with all the time in the world to take in the sight, sounds and smells of this romantic and chaotic eternal city.
Free Lancing through Provence
I truly love experiencing France with my back pack and nothing else on my mind.