June 8, 2022
A Single Breath in Bali
A free-diver swims down to a shipwreck in the waters off the coast of Bali, fighting against his instincts and the spasms that shake his…
April 28, 2022
Eight Ways to Die Hard
An American couple travels to Russia with the goal of adopting a child. But first, they will have to survive a series of tests at…
April 26, 2022
Hung Out to Dry in Thailand
When an American expat in Thailand finds herself trapped in a precarious situation, she is forced to confront her fears in order to escape. Hot,…
April 20, 2022
Hunting the Dragon: Urban Exploration in Vietnam
A traveler in Vietnam sets her sights on an urbex she can't pass up, with a three-story concrete dragon at its center. My partner, Matt,…
March 30, 2022
Center Stage at Fight Night in Kurdistan
A spectator at Erbil Fight Night in Kurdistan unexpectedly finds herself in the middle of the ring. “We won what?” The woman hosting the trivia…
February 23, 2022
A Weekend in Iskanderkul
A trip into the mountains of Tajikistan finds a group of travelers traversing rickety bridges and dark tunnels as they explore remote villages where even…
February 16, 2022
Tinted Windows, Cigarette Arcade Machines, and an Angry Bird
A journey through Gyumri reveals the city's Soviet-era tendencies as two travelers seek out public transport to Armenia's capital. This is a follow-up article to…
January 26, 2022
Soldiers, Gangsters, and Prostitutes: A Night out in Armenia
When night falls in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, a traveler finds himself sharing the dance floor with unlikely companions. THE CITY IS IN DARKNESS.…
November 3, 2021
Cebu: The City of Eyes
Two female backpackers in the Philippines realize the danger they've walked into as they wander through the streets of a city that sees few tourists.…
