I’ve traveled almost nonstop throughout the pandemic. Been on flights, public transport, in restaurants and hotels. I’ve been to Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. I’ve been in lockdowns, quarantines, and inside fortress Australia. However, I’ve somehow managed to avoid contracting Covid. That streak of good luck finally came to an end. It’s always been funny …
I think a lot of people had a mellow New Year’s Eve celebration thanks to old mate Omicron and ours was no different. Add a pandemic with an ankle recovery and you don’t exactly get the celebration of a lifetime but I’ve never been one for the huge party anyway. We ended up having new …
This has been a trying few weeks but that’s life right? It’s not always hiking trails, mountain huts, and fun adventures. Seriously though, hats off to anyone who has done a serious stint on crutches. Two weeks in a moon boot and then two weeks on crutches was a struggle. Every time you move, it’s …
The Philippines is among the most stunning travel destinations in the world. With white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, magnificent landscapes, and world-class diving, it’s the ideal island getaway. And what better way to experience the Pearl of the Pacific than at an upscale resort? In this guide, I’ll cover the 20 best luxury resorts in …
There are so many beautiful places to see as well as a wide variety of exciting excursions in Honolulu to do such as helicopter rides, sunset cruises, surfing, snorkeling, diving with sharks, and more. In this blog post, I’ve handpicked the 13 best and most popular Honolulu excursions. My personal favorites are Oahu Helicopter Tour …
Nepal’s capital city is known for its historic temples, friendly people, and nearby adventure activities like trekking, climbing, and rafting. Kathmandu is a perfect base camp if you are trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp or exploring the city. The most popular area to stay in Kathmandu is Thamel but there are also other areas …
It’s simple, the best way to see the incredible island of Oahu is from the air in a helicopter tour! Discover the serenity and beauty of Oahu’s best attractions by helicopter. I’ve personally experienced an Oahu helicopter tour on multiple occasions and have been blown away each time. From the classic circle island tour to …
Any time you get an injury it always opens your eyes to the daily struggles involved with not having the use of certain limbs or being able to complete movements. We all know being in a wheelchair would be incredibly difficult but it’s not until you have to have a shower sitting down or try …
It wasn’t how the year was supposed to end but here we are. When I saw the first doctor in NSW and had the X-ray, he said he was 99% sure the injury was just a bad sprain. Fast forward a couple of weeks and a few MRI and CT scans later. The ankle specialist …
The pandemic has made some places in the world off-limits for quite some time. Even as an Australian citizen, it was tough to get back home for a visit with friends and family. The restrictions for the best part of the pandemic had been that I would need to spend two weeks in a hotel …
I’ve had a pretty good run over the last 1.5 years. With a nonstop hiking and climbing schedule, I managed to avoid any major injuries or disruptions. However, after surviving the Karakoram and the Himalayas and even spending some time in the death zone, my luck ran out. My first hike back in Australia was …
After five months of nonstop expeditions in Pakistan and Nepal, the year of climbing was finally coming to a close. While the adventures have been awesome, five months of living in a tent take its toll on you. After finishing the Ama Dablam climb, we decided to trek out to Lukla over three days and …