Life in Kinshasa
"If today we eat, tomorrow we’ll drink tea,” said Dieudonné Nsala, a father of five who earns $60 a month as an administrator at the Education Ministry. Rent is $120 a month; the numbers, Mr. Nsala pointed out, simply do…
2011 Travel Wrap Up
This year came to an end so quickly. There were many ups and downs this year, but one thing that was consistent was my constant wandering around the globe. 29 flights, 12 countries, too many cities to count, an abundance…
Luxor Egypt: Where Magic Lives
I went to Luxor, Egypt in December 2009. We spent a few days in Cairo then took an overnight train to Luxor. The train was uncomfortable and dirty, but once we arrived in Luxor the exhaustion and aggravation we felt…
Never Stop Dreaming: My Climb to the Top
In August 2008, I had the pleasure of climbing Mt. Fuji with a dear friend of mine, Mike. We started the climb at the fifth station at 9pm at night. What started as a simple walk through the woods, slowly…
Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going
I love the application "Where I've Been". It allows me to keep track of where I have gone throughout the world, though every time I look at my map I feel like I have barely seen the world. I have…
My Favorite Beaches
So I have traveled to loads of places around the world and my favorite place still remains a perfect beach. Below I share my favorites. Roatán, Hondurus The most amazing beach that I have ever been to was on the…
World Humanitarian Day
Friday, the 19th of August was World Humanitarian Day. It is a day that is set aside to recognize people helping people. The below video was produced and celebration. With the crisis in the Horn of Africa and the ongoing…
The World’s Newest Country: South Sudan
On the 9th of July, 2011, South Sudan became the world's newest country. They officially seceded from Sudan after the passing of an internationally supported referendum in January. On the 11 of July, they officially became the newest member of…
Watch the Throne
Jay - Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" is arguably one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory. We got a taste of the highly guarded album when they released Otis, to wet the palettes of desperate fans.…