Ice, History, and Unexpected Connections in Riga
On January 16, 2026, I boarded an Air Baltic flight to Riga. I expected a…
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Gravity, Mud, and the Green Tunnel: 46 Days Sprinting Through New Zealand
They say New Zealand is a slow country. They say you should rent a campervan,…
New Zealand Part 8: The Cargo Van Diaries and the Concrete Canyon
Region: Tasman, West Coast, AucklandTravel Dates: December 25 – December 31 Christmas morning in Christchurch…
New Zealand Part 7: Iron, Mud, and the Art of Improvisation: The Wettest Week
Region: Haast Pass, Rees Valley, Arrowtown, ChristchurchTravel Dates: December 18 – December 24 The Department of Conservation…
New Zealand Part 6: The Green Tunnel and the White Ridge: Walking the Spine of the Island
Region: Fiordland, Wanaka, Mackenzie BasinTravel Dates: December 9 – December 18 There is a saying among hikers…
New Zealand Part 5: Gravity, Keys, and the Sound of Silence: A Trust Fall into Fiordland
Region: Queenstown, Fiordland, The Catlins, OtagoTravel Dates: November 30 – December 8 The plan was elegance. Standing…
New Zealand Part 4: Saltwater, Rust, and the Art of Waiting: A South Island Initiation
Region: Canterbury, Tasman, West Coast, OtagoTravel Dates: November 22 – November 29 The water in…
New Zealand Part 3: The Northern Road Trip, The Irish Legend, and The Race to the Airport
Travel Dates: November 18th – November 22nd, 2025Locations: Coromandel, Paihia, Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, Auckland, Christchurch…
New Zealand Part 2: Freezing on a Volcano & The 7-Meter Drop
Travel Dates: November 17th – November 18th, 2025Locations: Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Orakei Korako, Rotorua (Okere Falls)…
New Zealand Part 1: Racing the Clock, Glowworm Maggots, and Gravity
Travel Dates: November 13th – November 16th, 2025Locations: Zurich, Istanbul, Singapore, Auckland, Waitomo, Taupo They say the…
From “Schnuderlumpen” to Sunset Gold: The Chaos and Majesty of 48 Hours in Naples
Part I: The “Perfect” Start to an Italian Adventure My trip to Naples began with…
From Divot Digger to Licensed Driver: My Absurd Journey in the World of Golf
It all started innocently enough, way back around 2008. As a kid, I participated in…
A Weekend in Valais: Castles and Glacier Tunnels
How a rest stop detour, a free castle day, and a race against the clock…
A Red-Sky Camp Above Thun & Interlaken: One Night at Walopsee
It was Friday, 3:30 pm, I left the Zug area with one simple goal: sleep…
Plan B Above Lake Brienz: When Hardergrat Sells Out, Axalp Delivers
Last Sunday (7 December) I wanted another spontaneous ridge day—no over-engineering, just a big view…