Some Summits Summed While I no longer travel around the United States for math competitions, I still love using arithmetic to depict my adventures. This brief post is meant to provide outdoor inspiration, and to spread awareness of random hikes and lifts from around the world. “Top of Europe” (3,454 m) Top of Vancouver, Canada… Read More
How To Trust The Universe 101: A Coast-To-Coast Series Of Haphazard Events The notion of California gives me butterflies. It always has. I am just another West Coast dreamer, nothing special there. But with the record-smashing hurricane raging straight towards home, my parents urged me to give up my flights and stay back. After all, I only paid $53 for a roundtrip. But then it… Read More
My Krispy Kreme Donut Challenge I am far too attached to food. And within the world of food, I am far too attached to Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts. I don’t like the other flavors or the other bakeries. And sometimes I have an idea, such as running some number of miles, eating an entire box of joy in one… Read More
Update: My Heart, Barbacoa, The Confederate, And A Sprinkle Of Qatar Today I begin again. Today I see that being on the road makes me act with my heart. I am way less likely to be an asshole. Not that I really am, but everyone has an attitude at university. The worldview is so narrow and everyone is focused on exams. Or social functions. … Read More
Actual Places Then vs. Escadaria Selaron Now When the tiles of Rio de Janeiro‘s most beautiful staircase are as enchanting as the destinations themselves. Spain, 2004 Italy, 2008 Belgium, 2010 Florida, Forever Some Relevant Fun Facts Antoni Gaudí- this modernist architect hated sharp edges and corners. The Bridge of Sighs- this iconic landmark was named… Read More
Backpack Jamaica Home to good vibes from Bob Marley and more of his like, this Caribbean neighbor with a badass flag is not swarming with backpackers. It totally should be, based on the lagoons and waterfalls alone. Most people fear for their safety, but done right, you won’t have to miss out on the more than photogenic nature,… Read More
Girls Getaway: Georgia My girlfriends and I were tired of the summer heat and needed a change in scenery. Knowing what we were looking for didn’t include beer and chubbies, we threw together a trip to Jack’s River. It wasn’t girls only—you just had to not be a total sleazebag. We managed to mostly stay on… Read More
Best of Cars Setting aside Cuba’s rich history and culture, and giving the pristine beaches a cold shoulder, automobile-gazing is hands down an all-around favorite. Without further blabber, here is the eye candy I promised: … Read More
Why You Need to Visit Cuba Before 2015 Ends Like it or not, Cuba will soon never be the same. There exists a degree of innocence and contentment preserved within the locals. This phenomenon will soon vanish along with the mild socialist flavor unique to the backwards country. And anyone who knows anything about travel knows it.… Read More