It’s a question I’ve been asked time and time again. ‘Are you going to write a book about your trip?’ While I did not even consider it at first, the more and more I think about it, it could be a fun idea. I mean, how often do you have juicy enough material to write [...]
Archive | January, 2011
England, Pt. II – Catching up with Old Travel Buddies
As my great times in Dublin came to a close, I hopped on a flight to London, England. With my rail pass, I zipped around the country, first to Nottingham to see Ash, my travel buddy from Laos, Hong Kong and China and then to Northampton to see Carlea, my travel buddy from China. I [...]
The Friday Five – Convincing Worried or Unsupportive Loved Ones
Even if your trip is the most important thing in your life right now, there may be some people close to you who feel quite different. Whether they are worried about your safety or do not agree it is the right time in your, here are 5 tips for helping you through this struggle. Remember, [...]
The Backpack with Brock Foodbyte – Ireland Edition
Some may think of it only as a drink and not as a meal. These people have never actually had a Guinness. Yep, the Irish Foodbyte is all about the fabulous Irish beer – Guinness.
The Joys of Backpacking: Nutty Hostel Staff
Crazy stuff happens when you’re a backpacker. Moving from hostel to hostel, it’s not hard to believe that you encounter some pretty interesting characters and situations along the way. During my stay in Cork, Ireland, I encountered one of the strange situations when the staff at my hostel got a little too overprotective when it [...]
Killarney, Ireland – Green! Green! Green!
The next stop of the Ireland tour takes us to darling Killarney, Ireland. After a bit of walking through the streets and checking out the shops, I head to Killarney National Park to chill with Mother Nature and a sanctuary of green.
Sun Bathing for the Underwear Affair
It’s the final countdown to The Underwear Affair in Ottawa, Canada where I’ll be running 10km in my underwear to bring awareness to cancers below the belt. I will be doing the run for my friend Ben in Australia who earlier this year found out he has colorectal cancer. Since I’ve done all the physical [...]
The Friday Five – Sunsets
I was astounded when I found the sunset setting on my camera. With the flick of a switch, it magically brings out all the brilliant colours of the sunset I am photographing. This Friday, I thought I’d share with you 5 of the most brilliant sunsets I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.
Cork, Ireland – Kissing the Blarney Stone
Rainy times in Scotland meant a short, and soon I moved on to the land of leprechauns. Ireland! First stop, Cork, where the people are said to be the friendliest. While there, I pay a visit to the Blarney, give it a quick kiss, and hope for the gift of the gab. Truth be told, [...]
Support Brock & Ben in ‘The Underwear Affair’
On June 11, 2011 I will be participating I will be off to Ottawa, Canada to participate in The Underwear Affair. I’ve never done an organized run before…so this should be interesting. Please pass this post on to anyone you think would be interested in making a donation. You can make a donation to support [...]
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Zorb Globe Riding in Rotorua, New Zealand
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Want to Place a Bet?
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‘Bet Brock’ – Eat a Cobra
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‘The Backpack With Brock Food Byte’ – Australian Veggimite & Tim Tam’s
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The Great Ocean Road Trip
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Four
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A Ginormous Announcement: The Viator Dream Travel Job
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Three
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Two
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day One
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The Time-Crunched Traveler (Ellen): So glad you got to experience New Hampshire. It's...
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Laura @Travelocafe: Oh, if one thing is clear from these photos, it's...
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Caitlyn: Congrats! I'll be tuning in....
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sully86: awesome stuff. More good things to come man for ya...
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