Video Blog: Hostile Border Crossings in Europe
Alec relives two very hostile border crossings in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
I drove 3,000 plus miles in Alaska along some (not nearly all by a long shot) of the most iconic roads, including: Alaska roads driven (so far) Beat the Crap out of the Truck Favorite Alaska Road Trip My favorite is a combo ride, taking the Seward Highway to the Sterling then heading on that…
After a couple days in anchorage including spending time with my Navy buddy who I haven’t seen since 1982, I’m off the the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska’s Playground. Kenai Peninsula South of Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula is a vast wilderness of mountains, glaciers, fjords and world class fishing. Fishing Homer, AK is my first stop for a…
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit the local market. To really understand a culture, food is at the center. While I have been to Brazil many many times over the last 35+ years and married to a Brazilian, this was my first trip to the Amazon. So, I…
palooza puh–loo-zuh An exaggerated event. This was one crazy day. Started off real slow when we were targeting snook in the back creeks and channels of Biscyane National Park. After a frustrating hour, we hit the flats and we basically had non-stop bonefish action using live shrimp, tossing them towards the mangroves at the edge…
Explorer II Background For those not familiar with the Rolex Explorer II, it comes in either black or white “Polar” dial. Both are made for extreme conditions. Here’s my story on how I use my tool watch as intended: a critical piece of equipment for exploration and adventure Extreme places tested From glaciers on…