Travel Thoughts

Ecuador’s future thoughts from the Amazon to Paul McCartney

Waking up this morning on the floor of the airport in Quito it was hard to believe that I had just seen 71 year old Paul McCartney own the stage in Liga Stadium after spending…

Ecuador's Amazon: life in the world's lungs

There’s no TV, cellphones, or internet in the Amazon; only satellite phones (if you’re near a lodge).  Stores here  are usually in the form of markets or a small room in a…

Is travel the answer to the 20-something crisis of existence

You did it! You did what every teacher and parent told you to do; you reached for the stars, followed your heart, and worked to achieve your dreams. Perhaps you’re one of the…

How to celebrate failure by failing forward

2014 was shaping up to be an exciting year of travel and adventure. With a new job as a cycling/hiking leader slated to travel to Europe for the next six months, a trip to the California…

Be successful without New Years resolutions

Have you made New Years resolutions to improve yourself and have a successful year? Did you break them or feel like you’ve already fallen off track? Maybe you just said forget…