A Night on Neil Island
After 38 miles with zero wind we left the remote beauty of Cinque Island for the “hustle and bustle” of Neil Island, the second most populated island in the Andaman […]
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The Welcomed Wanderer
Eventually the helicopter pilot called us back to tell us how beautiful our boat was. He asked if he could bring some beers and sail with us on Seachild for […]
Welcome to India
After a pleasant two-day sail to the Andaman Islands we found ourselves in the depths of a bureaucratic paper dump. Immigration, customs, the coast guard, and the harbor master each […]
Crossing
The day started early. I was dreaming of my former life, surrounded by friends and a plethora of Portland’s best micro brews. I was catching up with one of my […]
Limestone Sandcastles and Turquoise Caverns
The hundreds of islands ooze limestone as if a child of God tentatively created them with a handful of wet sand, slowly allowing the silica drip to pass through dainty […]
The Simple Sensations
My skin is plastered in the finest sand I have ever felt. My palms, thighs, and feet are coated in dirt as soft as clay. This moment is pure bliss. […]
A Sweet Embrace
The elements are very apparent at sea. I feel the sun warming my skin, the humidity dampening the crevasses in between the elbows and knees. The apparent wind kisses the […]
Always Be Kind (Part 2)
The more you travel the smaller the world becomes. While this might sound oxymoronic, every traveler will find truth in these words. You’ll find yourself running into people who you […]
The Turning Point
There comes a time on every backpacking adventure when traveling becomes a little less fun. The novelty has slightly worn off and you begin to feel drained. Constantly moving around, […]
The City of Tolerance
The architecture in Amsterdam is incredibly unique. The buildings are crowded together, packed like sardines in hues of burgundy, eggplant, and midnight blue. They lean forwards and backwards like a […]
The Ginger Trek 