It is a typical Friday evening.  My roommate Brian and I jumped on our beach cruisers and rode the six blocks to a local art gallery to check out the newly hung art.  After making a couple laps of the gallery, chatting with some neighbors and eating a few complimentary cookies, we got back on the...

Kevin owns Sitka Salt and has a reputation for being an asshole. The first time I meet him he was involved in a community sharing of ignorant-tourist anecdotes. My best follows...

"What elevation are we at?" asks tourist gazing out across the ocean in front of us.

"Well it depends on whether it's high...

We recently toured the nature-rich and adventure-filled country of Costa Rica. It's a safe and fun destination for women travelers, and most importantly...cheap! Airfare to Costa Rica is affordable, the food is inexpensive, and reasonably-priced hotels abound.

Katy...

Hot off the press is the latest issue of Outdoor Japan magazine. 

Featuring a cyclo-volcanic 'Ring of Fire' cycling tour around the volcanoes of Japan, the annual 'Travel Asia Special', 'Oktoberfest', funky eco 'Tree House Villages' and much much more, this issue is one not to miss!

Jump...

1. Intro. 8/13 mid-morning. 105 South near Grayland, Washington.

There's always that moment in a road trip where the initial giddiness and chatter and celebratory vibe suddenly ends and everyone grows quiet and thoughtful as they look out the window. That's how it is right now as I write these...

Surfing Byron Bay, the school of Surfing, is offering a fantastic Surfing Package just for Women.

Dates:

October 19-26 Intermediate Course

November 2-9 Beginner Course

Where: Byron Bay, Australia

Details:
AU$1100 includes surf instruction, equipment, airport transfers, accomodation, meals, personalized DVD,...

Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long beach city is big seaport city. Long beach city is culturally diverse city. This is the one most tourist spot and mostly visitor gathering there for his wondering things, like museums, port, beaches and other. I decided and...

Dear Fellow Travelers:

There's a true story sometimes told in my house about me being born "feet first" (back in those days they tried to prevent it but they didn't do a c-section).  My brother tells people that when I was born my feet hit the ground and I have not stopped running ever since!  My...

Hey Guys!!!

Just to let you know summer is nearly here in Japan, so for those of you enjoying a vacation in this sublime part of the world, or like me are living here, why not get yourself involved in some Surf Lessons this summer! Better yet, start now so you can be ripping by summer time!

For...

Sorry it's been so long, and now I will be a cheat and link you to my blog!!! Sorry! Enjoy!

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