Category Archives: Americas

This little pocket.

I didn’t take any footage on the night we swam in volcanic hot springs by candlelight. Or the night we taught the Macarena at Fábrica de Arte Cubano. But I took just enough to keep me remembering how magical this

This little pocket.

I didn’t take any footage on the night we swam in volcanic hot springs by candlelight. Or the night we taught the Macarena at Fábrica de Arte Cubano. But I took just enough to keep me remembering how magical this

Enjoying Life’s Natural Mystic: Zimbali Retreat, Jamaica.

“Look!” laughs the taxi driver, pointing at a car driving at full speed with its bonnet open, the driver hanging out the window trying to catch a glimpse of the road ahead. “Only in Jamaica, man. We’re fearless here!” We

Enjoying Life’s Natural Mystic: Zimbali Retreat, Jamaica.

“Look!” laughs the taxi driver, pointing at a car driving at full speed with its bonnet open, the driver hanging out the window trying to catch a glimpse of the road ahead. “Only in Jamaica, man. We’re fearless here!” We

Nicaragua & the Fitness Retreat Phenomenon.

Fitness Retreats are a fascinating concept. A little holiday yoga is always nice and endless hours kicking it in the ocean are great. But running shoes and parallel squats? As far as I’m concerned, these can be left for the

Nicaragua & the Fitness Retreat Phenomenon.

Fitness Retreats are a fascinating concept. A little holiday yoga is always nice and endless hours kicking it in the ocean are great. But running shoes and parallel squats? As far as I’m concerned, these can be left for the

Isla Pastor. This might be for you.

Take a minute to think about your dream island. Beyond the limits of reality and reason using only your wildest imagination. Maybe it’s covered in gourmet hot dog stands and million dollar cars.  Perhaps it boasts a white marble castle

Isla Pastor. This might be for you.

Take a minute to think about your dream island. Beyond the limits of reality and reason using only your wildest imagination. Maybe it’s covered in gourmet hot dog stands and million dollar cars.  Perhaps it boasts a white marble castle

LA! Panama! Coffee! Hurrah!

Last Monday afternoon at 3:30pm Australian Eastern Standard time, I set sail on The Last Hurrah. To dispel conclusions others have jumped to, The Last Hurrah is not a romantic name for a suicide mission (??). Nor is it a

LA! Panama! Coffee! Hurrah!

Last Monday afternoon at 3:30pm Australian Eastern Standard time, I set sail on The Last Hurrah. To dispel conclusions others have jumped to, The Last Hurrah is not a romantic name for a suicide mission (??). Nor is it a

Spotlight on Saint Lucia

What: The most mountainous island in the Caribbean. Where: Somewhere amidst the trail of tiny tropical islands that dot from the Coast of Venezuela to the larger island of Puerto Rico. When: April and May. These months will see you

Spotlight on Saint Lucia

What: The most mountainous island in the Caribbean. Where: Somewhere amidst the trail of tiny tropical islands that dot from the Coast of Venezuela to the larger island of Puerto Rico. When: April and May. These months will see you

Hello Hibiscus Capital.

Hawaii – the hibiscus capital of the world, notorious for bare feet, barrels and year round balmy days. The unmatched beach culture of Hawaii swims through hundreds of volcanic islands that stretch for almost 2,500km in the middle of the

Hello Hibiscus Capital.

Hawaii – the hibiscus capital of the world, notorious for bare feet, barrels and year round balmy days. The unmatched beach culture of Hawaii swims through hundreds of volcanic islands that stretch for almost 2,500km in the middle of the

The New Yorker Festival.

It turns out the New Yorker isn’t just a magazine, it’s a festival too. The New Yorker Festival, held on the first weekend of October, explores just about everything that’s going on in the world, from pop culture to social issues

The New Yorker Festival.

It turns out the New Yorker isn’t just a magazine, it’s a festival too. The New Yorker Festival, held on the first weekend of October, explores just about everything that’s going on in the world, from pop culture to social issues

Black Christ Festival, Panama.

Black Christ Festival, one of the most significant events on the Panamanian calendar, is only a few weeks away. In the vein of Mother Mary appearing on burnt toast and real tears on concrete statues, the festival celebrates a black,

Black Christ Festival, Panama.

Black Christ Festival, one of the most significant events on the Panamanian calendar, is only a few weeks away. In the vein of Mother Mary appearing on burnt toast and real tears on concrete statues, the festival celebrates a black,

Strike Anywhere. Photography Exhibition, New York.

Over the past couple of years, the world hasn’t been short of tumultuous, large scale protests. From the Occupy Wall Street movement to the overthrow of leaders in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Yemen in what’s been termed the Arab Spring;

Strike Anywhere. Photography Exhibition, New York.

Over the past couple of years, the world hasn’t been short of tumultuous, large scale protests. From the Occupy Wall Street movement to the overthrow of leaders in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Yemen in what’s been termed the Arab Spring;

Envision Festival, Costa Rica.

I could go on for hours about why Envision Festival, Costa Rica, will be one of the finest additions to your 2013 travel calendar, or I could simply post a video from the 2012 event taken at 6am on day 3.

Envision Festival, Costa Rica.

I could go on for hours about why Envision Festival, Costa Rica, will be one of the finest additions to your 2013 travel calendar, or I could simply post a video from the 2012 event taken at 6am on day 3.

PachaMama: A commune in Costa Rica.

“Commune” is a pretty big word. What with all its Jonestown massacre undertones and joint-biodegrading-in-dreadlock mythologies. But hit dictionary.com and you’ll find its true definition is not so bad. PachaMama, found in a valley on the northwest coast of Costa

PachaMama: A commune in Costa Rica.

“Commune” is a pretty big word. What with all its Jonestown massacre undertones and joint-biodegrading-in-dreadlock mythologies. But hit dictionary.com and you’ll find its true definition is not so bad. PachaMama, found in a valley on the northwest coast of Costa

The Burning Man Evolution.

If there’s a website out there that uses the word ‘radical’ more than burningman.com, we should all eat our hats. But hold the mockery. They use it deservingly, and for very good reason. This more or less currency free experimental

The Burning Man Evolution.

If there’s a website out there that uses the word ‘radical’ more than burningman.com, we should all eat our hats. But hold the mockery. They use it deservingly, and for very good reason. This more or less currency free experimental

Tulum. Every clichéd comparison to paradise…

An hour and a half South of the Spring Break central (read: Cancun) and 3 hours North of the Mexico-Belize border, lies one of the most picturesque places on the Planet – Tulum. Bringing Tulum to life in words is

Tulum. Every clichéd comparison to paradise…

An hour and a half South of the Spring Break central (read: Cancun) and 3 hours North of the Mexico-Belize border, lies one of the most picturesque places on the Planet – Tulum. Bringing Tulum to life in words is