This is my second of a few posts I’ll be doing that highlights some tools I use for “travel hacking.” The first is here. The third is here.
Ah, TripIt, what can I say, we’ve been together for quite some time and you’re still making me happy.
TripIt is the tool I use to track everywhere I go and everywhere I stay. Since 2008, I’ve been able to store all my itineraries for flights, hotels, rentals, and more. It’s so simple and easy to manage. (more…)
This is my first of a few posts I’ll be doing that highlights some tools I use for “travel hacking.” My second is here. The third is here.
One of my favorite tools out there is AwardWallet.com. AwardWallet.com is used to track award programs. From airlines, to hotels, to rental cars, AwardWallet.com tracks them all. Creating an account is simple, and adding a program to your account is easy. (more…)
I just got back from Mexico a couple days ago. Akumal, Mexico in fact. Destination wedding was the primary reason, but for a bonus I enjoyed a fantastic vacation meeting some awesome people and enjoying a chance to relax. Unlike the majority of my travels, I didn’t feel like I needed a vacation for my vacation (though I’d never turn one down). Most of the trip involved laying by a pool or the beach, enjoying a beverage, and excellent company. (more…)
Last weekend I went hiking to the top of Mt. St. Helens for the 4th time! My friend Ryan and I have been hiking it together since 2013 and though it’s grueling, the view from the top and the glacade down makes it all worthwhile.
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This weekend, Ixa turned a year older and to celebrate I took her hiking up Dog Mountain with Ilona, Ryan, his wife and their dog. Ixa is a strong 75 pound pup and even though she was worn out as much as I was when we finished, she was a trooper and kept us going. (more…)
I’ve heard many great things about New Orleans, and have wanted to go for some time, so when my friend Kelly mentioned a couple weeks back at a party that he was going there for Jazz Fest, the want was written on my face. He soon asked if I’d want to join him and some others for a trip to “Noleans” to which I quickly said yes. The following day I scored a round-trip for $11.80 and some points with Southwest and was soon making it to this wild city which I truly enjoyed. (more…)
This weekend, my friend Cassie and I went on a hike around Horsetail Falls. For someone who has almost lived in Portland five years, I’ve never been to this location. Just makes me realize that there is a ton of the Gorge area that I haven’t seen yet.
We talked a few days before about getting some hiking in as I’ve only got a few more weeks till I hike up Mt. St. Helens once again (it’ll be my 4th time!). We didn’t have a clue where we were going, and knew we didn’t have a ton of time to do a long one. So instead of driving far into the Gorge area and getting some real miles into a hike, we went the easy route and did this one here. (more…)
Went to the island of Maui in Hawaii for this first time a week and some ago, this is what I recall. (more…)
This last weekend I went to one of the best bachelor parties! My friend, Devin, also my roommate Lewis’ soon to be brother in law is getting married in just over a month and this weekend we made it to Colorado to go skiing/boarding at Breckenridge in the Rocky Mountains. (more…)
This last Christmas-eve (like two weeks ago), my friend, Bobby, and I went on an adventure to Puerto RIco for Christmas and the New Years. We’ve been friends for a long time, but this was our first time traveling together outside of work, and though I wasn’t sure about how the trip would go, we quickly found it was quite an awesome trip. (more…)
The 105 foot Man
Last Monday, Burning Man 2014 came to a close for me. I was sad to leave this new home of mine, but glad to get back to greener pastures (literally, it was a white desert out there and getting back to green Oregon was so great!). My experience of the event was very positive and left me wanting more. I’m not going to go into details about all of my experiences at Burning Man, however I will give some highlights and incites (plus some pretty pictures). (more…)
Wow…it’s here. The last flight of my big trip around the South Pacific. I can’t believe it is here. It’s a bitter-sweet occasion for sure as I just want to keep traveling, but really looking forward to seeing some much missed faces. (more…)