October 2014 Income Report

As I mentioned publicly back in June, my goal is to cover 100% of my average expenses here in Medellin ($1,200) and to ramp up the income generated exclusively from my website to $500 per month by the end of the year. These monthly income reports are meant to hold me accountable to both myself and my readers. They offer …

The La Sal Mountains of Utah as seen on the drive from Colorado.

An Iconic Vista of the La Sal Mountains from Colorado

The La Sal Mountains of Utah as seen on the drive from Colorado. I was living in Ouray, Colorado for the winter ice climbing season. On one of my rest days from the park I decided to head out of the snow and ice laden San Juan Mountains and head into Utah. The drive is absolutely beautiful leading toward the …

Another Year Older – 31 Things Learned and On My Mind

Well I just turned another year older… Another year older and another year wiser, or something like that right? I’ve never been a huge fan of birthdays. Maybe it is due to being the center of attention for the day. It may seem odd coming from a blogger, but I don’t really like talking about myself with others all that …

A Guide to Visiting Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, Nevada

The hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip are at the top of many traveler’s lists, and while it can be captivating for a while, I think there are far more incredible things to explore beyond the sprawl of Las Vegas. If you love nature and wild spaces, then you should definitely plan on visiting Red Rock Canyon, located …

Big Travel, Small Budget Resources – Fly for Free

This post is meant to accompany the Fly for Free chapter in my book Big Travel, Small Budget. Award Redemptions My first big award redemption came around Christmas. I procrastinated on buying a ticket home for the Holidays. By the time I was finally somewhat clear on dates and was able to purchase the ticket, it is only about two …