Manali Like the ride to Lake Rewalsar, the Manali drive was astonishing! There were endless hills filled with exotic plants. Once we got closer to Manali I noticed that the most prevalent plant was in fact cannabis. Weed was literally growing everywhere! It took a while to find the hotel and when we did the […]
Destinations
Exploring India’s Lake Rewalsar Region
Many travelers in Dharamsala that I met told me that they were just staying a few days and then moving on to the north, mountainous town of Manali. After talking to several people it was clear to me that I had to visit Manali. My family including my grandpa, mother, uncle, and aunt, all wanted […]
Casual Adventure, Best Gear Store on Earth
Arlington, VA – I was a young 21 when I first walked into Casual Adventure. I was on the prowl for a backpack to accompany me around Europe for the summer. Nine years later, I found myself returning once again as I prepare for my first trip around the world. Casual Adventure is a family […]
Lounging in Cahuita, Costa Rica
I wrote the following journal entry on Sunday, May 15, 2005: 4:50 pm Kendall, Canadian girl I met at the hostel in San Jose. I was in the common room, reading and watching TV. She was seated opposite me; I couldn’t help but notice her nice, tan legs as she sat with one leg over […]
Adventure Travel’s Annual Expo
Where would one go to ride an aerial zip line, have golf swings analyzed, and take a scuba diving lesson under the same roof? Adventure travelers of all ages descended upon the Washington, DC Convention Center last weekend for the final day of the 2007 Adventures in Travel Expo. Billed as Washington’s Ultimate Travel and […]
