After a year backpacking around Asia I return home to the United States. From the Himalayas in Nepal to the Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I set foot back into the working world and check off a bucket list item, to become a ski bum.

16: Caves and Crags

Sep 3rd, 2019 15m 34s

From the undersea world of thresher sharks and sardine schools I make my way north to explore the higher altitudes of North Luzon. With my visa extended, there was no excuse not to give the Philippines a proper lap.

25: Typhoons and Tattoos

Aug 24th, 2019 8m 30s

The brothers Orndorff reunite in the Philippines to make a pilgrimage to the oldest tattoo artist in the world. A few storms add some water to the mix but fail to rain on their parade.

15: Tracking Thieves

Aug 21st, 2019 10m 36s

Tracking down a stolen GoPro and some remote surf breaks keeps me busy in the Philippines.

14: Turtles and Terrorists

Aug 15th, 2019 9m 50s

In pursuit of the Philippine’s best beaches I travel through the autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao.

13: Enlightenment?

Aug 7th, 2019 8m 32s

After a brief stay at a Buddhist monastery, I realize meditation and enlightenment are trickier than I thought.

12: Breaking and Entering

Aug 2nd, 2019 9m 17s

Getting back into my hostel the hard way, downhill mountain biking, and posting up at a hippy, Ewok village. After Myanmar, I set my sights on northern Thailand to cool my heels for a bit.

24: Mountains and Mantas

Jul 28th, 2019 14m 16s

My buddy Joe and I take a boat east along the Indonesian Archipelago, from Lombok to Flores. We climb Mt. Rinjani, dive with Mantas, and check out the world renown surf.

11: Balloons over Burma

Jul 24th, 2019 11m 14s

Hot air balloons, Buddhist temples, and hill tribes. As if preserved in a time capsule, Myanmar’s cultural treasures are still remarkably unadulterated by outside influence.

Mountains and Mantas (Commentary)

Jul 19th, 2019 1h 25m

Traveling the Indonesian archipelago, my buddy Joe and I hike a volcano, visit Komodo dragons, and rub shoulders with manta rays in some of the world’s top dive sites.

10: Blue Whales

Jul 17th, 2019 10m 15s

Swimming with Blue Whales, hand line fishing with the locals, surfing clean waves, and dancing barefoot until dawn at a New Years Eve beach party. Unable to resist its draw, the southern Sri Lankan coast reels me back in.

9: World’s End

Jul 9th, 2019 8m 1s

With a bit of betel nut to put a bounce in our step and make our mouths numb, some new friends and I conquer several rewarding hikes in the heart of the Sri Lankan highlands: World’s End and Horton’s Planes National Park

8: Tipsy Gypsy

Jul 3rd, 2019 5m 57s

Planes, trains, and tuk-tuks from Indonesia to Sri Lanka.

7: Spearing Sweetlips

Jun 23rd, 2019 11m 5s

Averting a structure fire, spearfishing, and a shakedown. From Ubud to Gili Air and back to Canggu, I complete my scooter tour of Bali a few dollars poorer but otherwise unscathed.

6: Single Fin

Jun 16th, 2019 8m 6s

Getting reacquainted with the raw power of the ocean on a surfboard before immersing myself in spirituality and calmer waters at a Balinese temple.

5: Bali Baby

Jun 9th, 2019 6m 59s

Building an airplane in flight. With no responsibilities or timelines, I get into a routine that includes surfing, street food, and sweating profusely. Unlike vacationing, long-term travel develops organically along the way.

4: Wheels Up Clusterfuck

Jun 6th, 2019 5m 38s

Finally heading off. A canceled flight and a change of departure airport weren’t going to stop me. I wasn’t about to let Delta rain on my parade.

3: Gear Shakeout

Jun 3rd, 2019 3m 43s

Field testing my gear load-out for my world trip. This episode is about trying to strike a balance between having everything I need to sleep anywhere and still fitting it in one backpack. Shenandoah National Park seemed like a fine spot to take

2: Paradise Can Wait

Jun 2nd, 2019 3m 50s

A hiccup along the way. After quitting my job my brother bought his first home. To help him fix it up I push my flight and roll up my sleeves. Family first. Paradise can wait.

1: Dear Job, I Quit

Jun 1st, 2019 4m 21s

Hopping off the hamster wheel. My first show is the story of taking a leap of faith to pursue my dream of traveling the world. Step one, quitting my job.

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