John Muir Trail Itinerary

Everyone has their own methods of planning out their daily distances for the trail. I've heard of some methods such as 2 hours per mile and 1 extra hour per 1,000 ft elevation gain. In my opinion, that's too much planning, and it takes away from the purpose of enjoying your surroundings. There will be moments where you …

Sykes Hot Springs

A popular weekend destination for the avid hiker, the Sykes Hot Springs lie ten miles deep into the Ventana Wilderness. The pools are man made, but the water comes out natural from the cliff side itself. Below the hot springs runs the Big Sur River. The trail to follow is the Pine Ridge Trail, entered via …

Chirp Chirp

My Life Proof phone case was nearly put to the test as The Lion King's "Circle of Life" blasted threw my iPhone speakers at 6:30am on a Saturday morning. I had scheduled myself to another day of climbing which required an early morning commitment since mid-day temperatures rises up to 95 degrees. As I packed my gear, Kevin's amazing timeliness …

Blue Mountains

$15 and a 2.5 hours train ride West from Sydney lands you into Katoomba to see the Blue Mountains, known for their slightly blue tint over the lush green forests around dusk and dawn. The landscape is adorned with escarpments, waterfalls, and vast valleys that span the horizon. This area is easily accessible and has …

Whitsunday Islands

The Whitsundays are a collection of 74 islands located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reefs in Queensland, Australia. The most famous attraction of the Whitsundays is Whitehaven Beach, located on Whitsunday Island. Whitehaven Beach is the most photographed beach in Australia, and the second most beautiful beach in the world (the first …

Biking through Rottnest Island

I took a day trip to the gorgeous Rottnest Island, located about 18km (11 mi) off the Western Australia coast. The island is 11km by 4km in size. Go there, worth it! Getting to the Island Through research and inquiry amongst the locals, I've found that going on Tuesday via Rottnest Express is the cheapest option of …

Jervoise Bay Sailing Club

My next door neighbor, Paul, is the Commodore of the Jervoise Bay Sailing Club—located in Woodman Point Park in the southern suburb of Munster. I was blessed with the opportunity to witness the youth sailing courses. A group of children around 10-years old fearlessly set up their catamarans, and launched out into the sea with …