High up on the slopes of Chimborazo Chimborazo towers above the city of Riobamba in a way that makes you feel dauntingly small. Riobamba already sits at 9000’ elevation, and Chimborazo still rises an additional 11,500’ against the horizon. On the day we were scheduled to begin our climb, the clouds finally cleared enough for…
Today I leave for Quito, Ecuador with my brother Levi and his wife Georgia, their two little girls, my cousin Madi, and our good friends Matt and Kayla. This is a trip that I’ve had planned in the back of my mind for quite some time, and it is exciting to have it finally come…
1. Hang out on the Beach Bali has some amazing beaches, and whether you’re looking to catch a few waves on a surfboard, sip a drink at a tiki bar, or explore a remote hidden beach, Bali has you covered. Be sure to visit Kelingking beach at sunset, or to avoid the crowds get there…
We were worn out after the long 'waterfall' hike and were looking forward to a more relaxing evening watching the sunset over Kelingking beach. Kelingking beach is a famous site, perhaps not in name but certainly in image, and were excited to experience the site for ourselves. The fun and excitement of the scooters wore…
One of the great things about Indonesia is that once you get done with the long and expensive flights over there, everything else is really cheap! After waking up and eating breakfast at our lodging, we rented scooters from the lodging manager and his friend and took off to explore for the day. We each…