Jeepney in the Philippines

a plain colored Jeepney in Manila

More colorful jeepney

Jeepneys are the most popular mode of transportation in the Philippines, and one that is generally quite unique to the region.  Originally based of Jeeps left by the US military, they are often very colorful and follow specific routes which are usually written on the outside [...]

Aichilik Base Camp I

Initial base camp in Aichilik River Valley

After short flight on the cub from Kaktovik, our initial drop off point put us in the foothills of the mountains.  Go any higher in elevation and we’d have risked having to push or carry our rafts through shallow portions of river.  From this point, which was still [...]

Kauai's wild ambassador

the unofficial mascot of the island of kauai

Much like a pigeon is to New York City or St. Mark’s Sq in Venice, the rooster has to be the unofficial mascot of the island of Kauai.  Throughout the island, you will see countless of the red headed bird crowing the early morning and afternoon hours [...]

Glass Beach

sign outside of glass beach

On the south shore of the island of Kauai is a small beach that lies in the shadows of industrial smoke stacks known as Glass Beach.   Known as glass beach due to the existence of sea glass amongst the sand, it is easily missed by most tourist. Before stepping foot [...]