Music makes everything more awesome, amiright? Roadtrip, camping, chillin’ at home, laying out on a beach somewhere – music just makes everything better. These are some of my personal favorite songs that I’m pretty much addicted to. They’re great listens if you’re sitting in an airport, riding a train, hiking through the forest, or any…
16 of the Best Adventure Books for People with Wanderlust
When I think of adventures… I think of new places, trains, boats, stormy seas, quiet forests, endless trails, interesting people, and eye-opening experiences. The books on this list encompass that feeling of adventure; transporting you on armchair-journeys to foreign lands with unforgettable characters, and insightful (sometimes tragic) conclusions. Choose your own adventure book.. sorta Whether…
Adventures in Landscape Photography: Utah’s National Parks
After accidentally gettin’ some “buns of steel” hiking up and down Bryce Canyon, my recent romp through Utah moved to Escalante – an odd, small town that’s a hub for hikers, and home to some very interesting locals. My group ended up staying in a little house owned by an accommodating, hard-working and cynical old…
Glowing Rocks: Landscape Photography & Hiking Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce vs. Hannah Ouch. A surprise five-and-a-half mile hike up and down the cliffs of Bryce Canyon National Park put me to shame this week. Ok, it wasn’t exactly a surprise, per se. I was expecting to be hiking for a good chunk of this past week, but I just didn’t expect to be going down into…
A Look Inside My Camera Bag
My Camera Equipment Hey guys! This is a list I’ve put together (and will probably add to in the future) of the stuff I have in my camera bag. Photography is a hobby of mine and I’m always learning and trying to improve. I hope this list helps you out if you’re looking to get…
The Moment You Realize Adulting is a Lie
Adulting is weird. Like one minute you’re talking taxes, going to all of your friends’ weddings, working on becoming a literal doctor, you have an actual day planner, and you use it, and you think, “Yeah, I’m an adult.” Then you’re at home, being “an adult” listening to fancy jazz music, cooking delicious food, drinking an…
I Know You’re Probably Busy – But I Have China Pictures to Show You!
As some of you that keep up with my blog here at curiouswriter know, I recently went on a trip to China. I am now back stateside, and finally have time to upload some photos of the trip – thus, the post! China was different than any place I’ve been to before – and I’ve…
Learning Chinese in 2 Weeks – Prepping for China Part 2
Hey you, So here’s the deal: I’m going to be in China in a couple weeks. Without going into too much detail, I planned this trip several months ago, and immediately got all these books and everything was totally gonna know EVERYTHING ABOUT CHINA EVER. Then some stuff happened and the trip looked like it…