Buying your first Kayak
Kayaking can be a great way to explore while you travel and have a unique back-country experience. It can also be a great survival tool to have at your disposal. Buying your first kayak can be intimidating, but no worries, I’ve done the research for you. Here are some tips for a first time kayaker and potential first kayak purchasers: There are several different types of kayaks: whitewater kayaks,...
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Patriotic Traveling – Is the military right for you?
When it comes to traveling through a job, the military is at the top of the list. But unlike other traveling jobs which can be hard to get in to, uncle sam is almost always hiring — and ready to send you off on an adventure right from the start. I spent six years in the military as a reservist in the Army National Guard, and let me tell you, from a purely traveling standpoint, it was well worth it....
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Kayaking in Wisconsin
Traveling comes in the form of all kinds of transportation. Whenever I drive down the road with a kayak on my truck in Wisconsin, people tend to stare. I’m not sure if it’s because they think it’s interesting, or if they are trying to figure out why anyone would kayak around here. After all, there isn’t much of anything along the lines of whitewater kayaking in the area. I get the...
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Why I Travel
People often ask me why I travel. Now I never know quite how to answer this because it usually isn’t due to something tangible–I don’t need to go there; it’s usually because of an emotional concept or a certain draw that I feel towards a place that will help me with breaking the every day norm. It’s because I want to travel. On the flip side, I like to ask them why they...
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El Yunque Rain Forest
My theme for blogging this week has been primarily about my recent trip to Puerto Rico, so in keeping with that theme I’d like to close out the week by sharing some pictures I took of El Yunque Rain Forest in Puerto Rico. The drive to the top of the mountain and back down with stops for pictures took about an hour, but there are numerous trails that you could follow by foot if you wanted to;...
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Old San Juan
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a way to experience a European style city without actually having to travel there. This original part of San Juan has a 16th century feel to it, and rightly so– It was originally a Spanish colony before the United States acquired it after the Spanish American War. Unlike the modern Eastern part of San Juan, Old San Juan is very charming, and nicely kept up....
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Stray cats and dogs in Puerto Rico
On my trip to Puerto Rico, stray cats and dogs seemed to be everywhere. I first started noticing them when I was down by Fajardo Harbor, waiting for my time to board a ferry to Isla Culebra. I visited the harbor three times, and each time there were at least two dogs begging for food among the tourists. Fortunately, these pups seemed to be pretty well fed, and very friendly, and I even noticed a U.S....
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Isla Culebra
Isla Culebra, also known as the Spanish Virgin Island, is claimed by Puerto Rico– but technically part of, and closer to the Virgin Island chain. I had the pleasure of spending some time on this island paradise during my stay in Puerto Rico last week. The island is home to some of the world’s most prestigious white sand beaches. I spent my time at Playo Flamenco(Flamenco beach), an incredibly...
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Buying your first Kayak
Kayaking can be a great way to explore while you travel and have a unique back-country experience. It can also be a great survival tool to have at your disposal. Buying your first kayak can be intimidating, but no...
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Patriotic Traveling – Is the military right for you?
When it comes to traveling through a job, the military is at the top of the list. But unlike other traveling jobs which can be hard to get in to, uncle sam is almost always hiring — and ready to send you off...
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Kayaking in Wisconsin
Traveling comes in the form of all kinds of transportation. Whenever I drive...
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Why I Travel
People often ask me why I travel. Now I never know quite how to answer this...
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El Yunque Rain Forest
My theme for blogging this week has been primarily about my recent trip...
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Stray cats and dogs in Puerto Rico
On my trip to Puerto Rico, stray cats and dogs seemed to be everywhere. I first...
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Hey I’m Zach and welcome to my travel and survival blog. I’m a twenty something bachelor who has a passion for traveling around the world, back-country camping, kayaking, photography, writing, and experiencing new things. I spent six years in the infantry, which led me love travelling and also taught me a lot about wilderness survival. This travel and survival blog is not only for my own personal record of my adventures, but more importantly for you. I hope that my experiences encourage you to step out and explore and my survival advice helps you if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation. 