Hi! I’m Stephen, an award-winning travel writer/photographer. I am an adventurer who has been traveling the world for over fifteen years. My passion is traveling to the parts unknown and telling the stories of those who call these remote regions home. From chaotic bazaars in Afghanistan, to living amongst hunting nomads in the high Arctic, my adventures have no limit and they have only just begun.
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Scuba in the Galapagos Islands The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s top scuba diving destinations hosting what is known as the “best dive site on earth”, famous for its abundance of marine life, powerful currents, and unique underwater encounters. Diving in the...
Hiking the Haute Route, Chamonix to Zermatt Labeled as on of the “worlds toughest” hikes, this trail traverses some of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of the French/Swiss Alps. I came to do this hike not just for the natural beauty, but to experience Alpine culture and history. This...
Banff, Alberta, Canada Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Sunshine Village stands as a beacon for winter enthusiasts everywhere. As the snow covered peaks of Banff National Park came into view, my anticipation built for the adventure ahead. Join me as we explore the world of...
Discover the mesmerizing underwater wonders of the Mayan Riviera. Dive into our curated list of top diving spots in Mexico's tropical paradise, where history and marine beauty intertwine.
Rekindling authentic travel writing: Dive into a candid reflection on the state of modern travel blogging and discover a renewed commitment to genuine storytelling, free from the shackles of trends and likes.
Explore Svaneti, Georgia's hidden gem: Learn of its ancient villages, majestic mountain ranges, and rich culture in this comprehensive travel guide. Experience the untouched beauty of the Caucasus.
Mosul, Iraq All that remains is the lonely ghost, what was once a city of beauty, now reduced to rubble. Streets once filled with life, are now empty. This is the impact of war when evil wins. I am not myself walking the barren streets of old Mosul nor would anyone who witness’s this...
Travel Iraq Guide For as long as I can remember Iraq has been in my life, but for all the wrong reasons. War on terror, car bombings, and more recently the Islamic State claiming the majority of the nation’s northern regions. However, over the past few years, something special has...
Uncharted Backpacker What defines us as a “traveler”. What separates our journeys from the common tourist? We all go searching for something unique but end up following each other’s paths. I believe what sets us apart is “the traveler” is always in search of something we cannot obtain, a...
The Impact of Traveling Lately, I have seen a lot of conceding, self-promoting bullshit travel blogging posts about how traveling is nothing but sunshine and roses. This however is nearly never the whole story. These posts I am talking about usually start off with a hook to lure you in...
Pantanal Guide When traveling the world there are certain things that draw my curiosity. Uncharted, remote corners of the world in which explorers have yet to map out. Typically, these places tend to be deep jungles that span for thousands of miles and the Amazon Rainforest happens to be...
Ushuaia, Argentina The furthest most city in the world, a place oozing with an explorer, Frontier vibe kinda place. Its the gateway city to Antarctica, the true final frontier, but Ushuaia has many more reasons to visit other than being the starting point to the Antarctic. The...
