Australia makes me do stupid adventurous things. If I can say one thing about my time spent in Australia, both in 2011 and now in 2014, is that it's been exciting. It started with sleeping in the open in the Outback with dingoes roaming around nearby. Then the riding a motorcycle … [Read more...] about Swimming with Crocs in Darwin
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Sunset Kayaking in Melbourne
I'm always looking for unique local experiences when I travel and my trip to Melbourne was no different. While I had some bad luck the last time around, I was excited to try again and see the city in a different way. When I read about Melbourne Urban Adventures' nighttime kayaking tour of the city, … [Read more...] about Sunset Kayaking in Melbourne
Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
When planning my trip back to Sydney, I knew I wanted to take Sammi to the Blue Mountains for a day hike. She’s the outdoorsy one of the three of us, plus I wanted her to see the famed Three Sisters. We looked at a number of options, but really wanted the flexibility of going on our own terms. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
Into the Deep
A man chases a green flash, bounding through the forest. He doesn't let the iguana out of his sight and doesn't want to miss the chance for a nice dinner, as it is a common source of protein in this part of Mexico. It slithers through the leaves quickly, but the man won't be outsmarted by the … [Read more...] about Into the Deep
Making Your Dream Trip a Reality
We all have one (or many) places we've always dreamed of going or experiences we want to try. It's the picture framed in our bedrooms, our screensaver on our computers or the "most pinned" image on our Pinterest boards. It seems like something you will do "someday," when the time is right. But … [Read more...] about Making Your Dream Trip a Reality