Christopher's Blog Posts
What I Learned in Scotland
Really quickly, think of how cool Sean Connery is…yeah, Sean Connery. That’s how cool Scotland is. While Scotland doesn’t exactly have the best weather in the world, the light rain and overcast sky hanging over lush green pastures and rolling hills gives the entire landscape a comforting, even homey feel. The entire country welcomes you [...]
Visiting the Fringe Festival
I’m coming back for the Fringe next year, you should be there too.
Greece: Go for the History…and the Party
When I think of Greece, the first two things that come to mind are probably the history and the partying. Fortunately enough for me, these are two things I really enjoy. But there is way more to the country than that, and I have only just scratched the surface.
The Greeks founded Western civilization and gave [...]
Mykonos
Mykonos. Just say the word and heart-pounding dance music should begin to pump through your system.
I’m not really religious, but I would wager that God created Mykonos as a reward for humanity doing something really awesome, like inventing democracy. This island is an international icon of hedonism, beauty and the est damn time of your [...]
Volunteering in South Africa
As much as I love the idea of picking vacation spots based on beaches and the cheapness of beer, it gets old…fast.If you love to travel and are looking for something more unique to do with your free time, look into volunteering. From your own backyard to every corner of the globe there are programs [...]
Seeing the Serengeti from a Hot Air Balloon
There are two things to keep in mind before you choose to go hot air ballooning over the Serengeti at sunrise.
It is a total splurge, like you may have to live without your nightlife for a while type of splurge. Simply put, it costs about $500.
Experiences like seeing the Endless Plain at sunrise are once [...]
The Real Dubai
I would not call Dubai a destination, but it’s the best place to lay your head for a bit, and it is a total trip to witness.
The harsh reality of visiting Dubai is that you have to spend almost all of your time indoors. It is ridiculously hot and the humidity constantly hovers around 90%. [...]
Skiing in Dubai
Hot does not even begin to describe how I was feeling the other day.
I’d been walking around Dubai for less than an hour and I felt like if I perspired any more the only thing left of me would be skin and bones. It was at that moment, when every liquid in my body was [...]
The Beauty of India
I’m sure you’ve already heard that India is an overpowering place. The sights, the sounds, the smells, and any other S-words that could continue that alliteration. The entire country is alive and breathes with this incredible vitality, even in its darkest parts. But I am nowhere near a good enough writer to convey the complex [...]
Hiking Ayers Rock
I made it about halfway up Uluru, aka Ayers Rock, when I stopped, had a drink of water, and sat down on the steep rock.
For the really steep bits there’s a chain you can hold onto and white stripes mark the “path.” I like to climb things as much as the next guy, but I’m [...]
