Long term solo travel on a budget.
After two weeks of seeing various Chinese cities I was desperate to get into the mountains of Sichuan. I wanted to visit the rainbow lakes and forests of Jiuzhai Valley National Park but it was closed due to landslides, so I chose the next best option, Huanglong National Park. And boy, was it worth it,... Continue Reading →
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to. Think vast plains and active volcanoes, snowy mountains and black sand beaches, ancient history and a landscape that inspired some eerie folklore. While it’s best visited in the summer if you want rolling green hills and a... Continue Reading →
During the summer the town of Cody, named after the famous Buffalo Bill Cody, is teeming with tourists eager to explore the nearby Yellowstone National Park. During the winter you can still make the most of the mountains and keep yourself entertained, even if you're just waiting for the snow to melt. Explore the town... Continue Reading →
In a town like Whistler, the dead season is the worst season. You'll probably be laid off from work, needing a new place to live and the village will be a ghost town. If you choose to stick around you'll get first pick at jobs and rooms, but you'll be painfully bored and spend all... Continue Reading →
Whistler is a world-famous resort just north of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. The pedestrian village has won plenty of awards and Whistler was host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. It's the largest ski resort in North America and was my home for two incredible years. The main reason people come to Whistler is for... Continue Reading →
Whistler is the largest ski and snowboarding resort in North America, but that's not the only thing that's great about it. You can hike mountains, camp under the stars, meet black bears, swim in glacial lakes, ride a mountain bike or an ATV, and so much more. Here are just 20 (out of hundreds) of... Continue Reading →
Arriving home after an extended trip away is the most bittersweet things about travelling. On one hand, the feeling of being in your own bed, having a home cooked meal and seeing your friends and family is fantastic. But when all that excitement is over you sit there wondering why you ever had to come... Continue Reading →
After arriving home from my first solo round-the-world trip I gave myself two weeks to unpack, say hello to friends and family, pack my snowboard bag and hit the road again. This time for the snowy mountains of Verbier near the French border of Switzerland. I had no job, no plan, not even a return... Continue Reading →
As summer came to an end and winter was rolling in I was struggling to find a job in any of the big cities. I was lucky enough to meet a guy who knew a guy who would give me a job in Ohakune (pronounced Oh-ah-koo-nee). It was that easy. I hopped on the bus, arrived... Continue Reading →
Six Year Gap Year 