Recently I was approached by Naked Nutrition to try another one of their products, the NAKED WHEY. This product is available in several flavors; I chose Lemonade (it is also available in flavors of fruit punch and grape). It comes in a 1.3 pound plastic container and contains 100% whey isolate powder. This product is lactose free, GMO free, gluten free and also soy free. There is no sugar added, however it tastes sweet from fermented cane sugar … [Read more...]
What I Learned from an Ashram
First of all, my backpacking, hostel staying, sleeping-on-trains and wild camping days have long been over. This nomadic travel-style, while fun when I was in my college years roaming around Europe and North Africa, has been replaced by something a little easier on my back and fancier in terms of luxury. Nowadays, I am partial to the kind of hotels that come with slippers, deep soaker-tubs, smart technology, and sparkling on arrival. So why would … [Read more...]
Backpacking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 3 Nights
Backpacking Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore backcountry is a great way to see this amazing park. The hike will take you to three different campsites, and it can be completed in just three nights! This blog post will give you all the information you need to plan your trip. I cover everything from what gear to bring, to where to find the best views. So if you're looking for an adventure, be sure to check out Pictured Rocks National … [Read more...]
Day Hiking Connecticut: 5 Best Places to Hike in One Day
I’ve traveled a lot around the United States, and I haven’t met a lot of people with Connecticut at the top of their must-see list. However, as a resident of Connecticut, and someone who has spent countless hours and hundreds of miles hiking, kayaking, and backpacking in more remote areas of the state, I truly believe Connecticut has a lot to offer anyone who loves the outdoors. Connecticut is a perfect location for day hiking because of its … [Read more...]
World Travel: How to Start the Ultimate Adventure
If you are keen on adventure, seeing the world, and having unmatched experiences, then you can’t do better than a round the world flight (RTW) ticket. Sometimes referred to as a multi-destination ticket, round the world tickets provide fantastic value and a world of travel possibilities. Check out how you can start the ultimate adventure below: What is a round the world ticket? Many airlines are part of alliances and work together to … [Read more...]
The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change by Adam Braun
While traveling through a slum in India, Adam came across a beggar child and asked him a question he would ask a child in every country he visited - “If you could have anything in the world, what would you want most?” Despite the life challenges and suffering, the child responded to him without the slightest hesitation: “A pencil”. The encounter ignited a flame in Adam’s heart and propelled him to pursue a noble cause he never thought he would … [Read more...]
Filipino Lotteries
The older I get, the more I find my priorities regarding travelling seem to change. When I was in my 20s, travel meant partying, meeting other backpackers, and seeing as many beautiful places (especially beaches) as I could. Sure, I loved trying good food and sightseeing too, but they were always secondary pursuits that I somewhat took for granted. Fast-forward to now, when I’m in my mid-30s, and meeting locals and trying different types … [Read more...]
Mike Corey, Adventure Travel YouTuber & BBC Television Host
Q. Introduce yourself to our readers. I'm Mike Corey, an Adventure Travel YouTuber and BBC Television Host, who helps people overcome their fears so they can travel the world. I have an online travel and lifestyle brand called Fearless & Far, not because I am fearless, but because I've built a life around doing the things that scare me most. Sound fun? Haha I'm a recovering scaredy-cat, and spent most of my life with a phobia of public … [Read more...]
Why do I Travel Solo?
When I tell people I am going on a long solo trip, often eyebrows are raised followed by a barrage of questions such as: 'are you out of your mind?' - 'what are you going to do being alone in a foreign country?' - 'won’t you feel lonely?' - 'are you sure it is going to be safe for you?' and 'isn’t it weird doing things alone all the time?” The questions persist and at times I feel like in a military video game on the defensive - holding a bullet … [Read more...]
Ryan & Emily, The Snail Travelers
Traveling fast enables us to cover as many places as possible. Traveling slow has its perks, too. Meet Ryan & Emily, also known as The Snail Travelers, a couple who have been backpacking around the world at a snail's pace since 2018. In 2017, a sudden health scare hit them with a realization that our time on this earth is impermanent, and every breathing moment is precious. A year later, they left their professional careers in the US behind and … [Read more...]
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