Tokyo Recap and Look Ahead

river cutting through near asakusa station

Tokyo was a great experience and one that I’m glad that I did, even if it was for too short a period of time. It started off on a whim, as I had just been planning to spend about a week and a half in Bangkok. About six days [...]

Kauai's Hindu Monastery

iraivan temple from a distance

The Hindu Monastery located here on Kauai is an amazing place. Beginning with some of the most magnificant scenery to be had anywhere and add to it the peacefulness of a working monastery. The monastery is not just a tourist attraction, it is a world renowned place for individuals who [...]

Kipu Falls

kipu falls

trail to kipu falls

Kipu Falls is a waterfall located along the Huleia River in the Lihue area on the island of Kauai. At about a height of just 15 feet, the falls are definitely not the most impressive on the island, but it has a large swimming pool at its base which is [...]

Rafting the Aichilik

Rafting in the Aichilik

The Aichilik River winds through a central portion of the Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuge. Here, Mike in his pack raft meanders down river in a pretty open stretch. Most sections of the river would be classified as a class 2 which basically means it wasn’t too difficult to navigate, with only [...]