Dazzling Whitehaven Beach
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Whitehaven Beach is the best part of the Whitsundays — pristine white sand swirls with turquoise water to create the most striking shoreline you’ve ever seen. Continue reading
2021 Media and Literary Diet
Five months late, here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2021. What were your favorites?
2020 Media and Literary Diet
Thank god, 2020 IS ALMOST OVER! Here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw during this dumpster fire of a year. What media did you consume?
2019 Media and Literary Diet
Happy New Year! Just popping in with my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2019. What were your favorites?
Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
I spend three days sailing around the spectacular Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Australia. Check out these highlights from the trip. Continue reading
Agnes Waters & Airlie Beach
I spend a few days visiting these two seaside towns and even take a surfing lesson (a first for me). The beaches are pretty but beware the jellyfish… Continue reading
Highlights of Fraser Island
Fraser Island is my favorite spot on the entire east coast of Australia — and my tour with Dropbear Adventures is a big reason this area impressed me. Continue reading
Lake McKenzie and Wild Aussie Critters
Lake McKenzie is a special spot on Fraser Island — it’s laced with tree tea oil and perfect for washing up. Just beware the deadly snakes curled up on its shores… Continue reading
Ships, Sharks, and Swimming on Fraser Island
Today’s Fraser Island adventures include a shipwreck, sharks, and a freshwater creek. Continue reading
Champagne Pools and Waddy Point
Wading into crystal waters of the Champagne Pools is a highlight of Fraser Island. So is our lunch view, perched atop a sand dune with ocean views. Continue reading
Camping on Fraser Island
Beachside camping, grilled steaks at sunset, and stargazing into the wee hours… it’s official: Fraser Island rocks. Continue reading
Fraser Island, Where Have You Been All My Life?
This week I’ll share photos of my fantastic 3-day adventure on Fraser Island, a giant sandbar off the east coast of Australia only navigable by 4WD vehicle. Continue reading
Thoughts from the Road: 26 Weeks In
Greetings from Kyoto! Check out what I’ve been up to this past month in Borneo, Palau, and now Japan. While I’ve seen some incredible places, the real highlight is people I’ve met along the way. Continue reading