I did a little research and asked the folks at SomethingAwful forums** about Australia, and I found out that I can get to and from Cairns for under $250. With the chance to hike in a rainforest and the price to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef about $100 more, there's no possible way that I'm going to miss that opportunity ( Read more... )

I started researching camping because it seemed like a good idea to me. Since I like backpacking abroad, backpacking domestically must be similar! (Jokes, jokes ( Read more... )

I'm looking for a hiking boot. Preferably a mid and within $150. I had one in mind, but further reading suggested that there may be too much foot sweat involved. I don't need waterproof, but I would like one that would be water-repellent without giving up too much breathing in the material.

This week has been relatively... fantastic!

I got the ok to book my flight to Australia. It's unfortunately Fall-like during June and July, but I don't want to complain about getting paid to travel abroad. I'm hoping to spend a week in the city and an overnight in the Blue Mountains.

I went on a bike ride and got to try out my new hydration system. ( Read more... )

Arriving June 23rd. Departing July 3rd.

I have to work June 26, 27, and 28. Aside from that, I'm going to find me a koala and hug it! It's going to be my best friend!

When I get home after a long bike ride and I still have water left in my Camelbak, I sit around the house and finish it off. I am slightly scared at the awkwardness of having someone walk in on me sipping away at water through a giant blue tube and bladder. I'm not a wasteful person, though, and I'm certainly not going to throw away perfectly good ( Read more... )

It has been eight months since I've dated someone, and I still sleep on one side of my bed. Is that weird?

It's not finalized, but I think I'm going to Sydney arriving June 22nd and leaving somewhere between July 2nd and July 5th.

I broke 3k DPS with this Rogue. No consumables and a gathering profession ( Read more... )

Remember when I made that post about possibly liking Lou Dobbs ( Read more... )