I had never been to Joshua Tree National Park before we arrived in our Airstream in January. We started our Great American Roadtrip in the Airstream in October 2016 and had criss-crossed the country b
Watch My Most Epic Landscape Video Yet
I made this video months ago for National Geographic’s Assignment Explorer contest. Sadly, I was not a finalist, but I’m sharing the video because it contains previously unreleased footage from some o
Watch my travel film: Bali Aria
Ignoring any stereotypes fixed on it by Westerners, Bali maintains its enigmatic culture in all aspects of life. Its lively and friendly disposition serves as a stark contrast to the daily dread of pu
Year in Review: My Best Travel Experiences in 2016
This was a big year for me — both personally and professionally. Revisit the stops and relive the journey of 2016… Solo Trip to Sydney, Australia I kicked off 2016 with a solo trip to Sydney and th
One Perfect Day on Saona Island, Dominican Republic
With a population of only 300 people, Saona Island is exactly what I hoped to experience in the Dominican Republic. Sleepy fishing villages line the picture-perfect coast with faded pastel shacks sell
Photographing the Grand Canyon at Sunset
I’m one of those weirdos who travels for days to get to far-flung jungles in Borneo before I visit a ton of closer and more obvious destinations such as the Grand Canyon. I decided to devote a year to
Horseshoe Bend in Pictures: Why You Need to Visit Arizona
Possibly Arizona’s easiest “hike,” Horseshoe Bend is popular for good reason. Stretching a mile across, this dome in the middle of the Colorado River is stunning to behold. The overlook is 4,200 feet
Why tour Upper Antelope Canyon? These 9 photos reveal all
I always say that some tourist traps live up to the hype. I try never to be a travel snob. If a destination calls to me, I go — even if that means fighting crowds. Upper Antelope Canyon by definition
They Really Exist: The Rainbow Mountains of Arizona
I’d seen pictures of the rainbow mountains of China and the strata of Iceland’s Landmannalaugar range, but nothing prepared me to step inside a rainbow on the border of Arizona and Utah. In fact, I di
Watch My New Travel Film: China Split
[slogan]China is a land of opposites, where urban chaos fades into majestic national parks.[/slogan] It is a world of indomitable mountain ranges, centuries-old culture, and millions of selfie sticks.