It’s a Magical World…
It’s a magical world Hobbes ol’ buddy… Let’s go exploring! This has always been my favorite Calvin and Hobbes comic. It was the final one and truly summed up the … Continue Reading It’s a Magical World…
Retired and living like a King in Patagonia!
Bonus points for anyone who knows this quote… Ok so I’m pretty far from retired, but after trekking around Patagonia I for sure wouldn’t mind living like a King there … Continue Reading Retired and living like a King in Patagonia!
The Best Version of Yourself
Disclaimer: All photos are property of Chōsen Experiences and are not to be used without expressed written permission/consent. You ever have those weeks where you’re just on? You’re gotten good … Continue Reading The Best Version of Yourself
Cape Town Rd 3: A Phoenix Reborn
It’s the beginning of November and I find myself in Cape Town for the third time on this Excellent Adventure. There are several reasons why I’m back here: Super affordable … Continue Reading Cape Town Rd 3: A Phoenix Reborn
Kili Me Softly…
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like an empress above the Serengeti… – Toto, ‘Africa’ Now that that’s stuck in all of your heads… I was sitting on a beach on … Continue Reading Kili Me Softly…
Where the Heart Is…
Yes, I realize this is my Travel blog, and this post is mostly about the US, but I had to travel to get there so I’m gonna say it still … Continue Reading Where the Heart Is…
An Indian Rollercoaster…
Where to begin? India. I’ll start by saying this- nearly everything up until I arrived in Delhi has been pretty close to perfect on this excellent adventure of mine. And … Continue Reading An Indian Rollercoaster…
Ashram Life- Nepal
After Everest I spent a few days in Kathmandu, chilling out, catching up on friend/family stuff, enjoying the sights (and the food!), and hanging out with my new trekking friends … Continue Reading Ashram Life- Nepal
A Little Mountain named Everest…
Gonna try something new this time as there are a ton of photos and this story will be a little long… Pics will be inserted as the story goes rather … Continue Reading A Little Mountain named Everest…
The Milford Track- The Finest Walk in the World
Funny how my ‘excellent adventure’ has worked out at times, with inspiration finding me at the seemingly most random moments- though now I have to think that nothing is random and … Continue Reading The Milford Track- The Finest Walk in the World
NZ- The South Island…
The South Island of New Zealand (Photos at bottom as always- lots of em this time) The South Island of New Zealand started with an absolutely beautiful day. As I mentioned … Continue Reading NZ- The South Island…
6 Months Later…
Six Months Later… It’s hard to say if I think these first 6 months have flown by or not. I feel like I’ve done a lot, yet still feel like … Continue Reading 6 Months Later…
Across the Finnish Line
On ‘the way home’ from South Africa I thought I’d chase the Northern Lights, another bucket lister. As I was mapping out the first few months of my travels I … Continue Reading Across the Finnish Line
Africa Pt 3- When in Cape Town…
Do as the Capetonians do! This final chapter of my time in Africa saw life return back to normal for Joe and all his local friends. This was my opportunity … Continue Reading Africa Pt 3- When in Cape Town…
I Bless the Rains down in Africa (Pt 1)
My African Adventure lasted 3 weeks beginning just after Christmas until Jan 22. The experience was pretty much 3 distinct mini-experiences so I’ll blog about each one individually. This … Continue Reading I Bless the Rains down in Africa (Pt 1)
Africa pt 2- Livingstone, I Presume?
By now, most of the NYC crew had headed home. AJ was still staying another week and I had 2 more down in Cape Town. What to do? AJ had … Continue Reading Africa pt 2- Livingstone, I Presume?
One Excellent Adventure 