“You deserve a vacation. So there!” After almost two years of COVID hell, one of my dear friends, Winnie, realized that I was in dire need of a break. She had recently started working for a travel agency specializing in Moroccan tourism, and her company wanted to send her to Morocco for two weeks to …
As cities begin reopening and work from home is transitioning to work from anywhere, there has never been a better time to pack up and hit the road…at least until our passports are fully valid again. Whether you have time for a quick weekend getaway or want to try out the digital nomad life for …
The first time I ever witnessed the widespread wearing of face masks outside of a medical facility coincided with my first trip to Asia. Last year I went to Japan to meet with members of the Tokyo ruck club and facilitate several GORUCK events. I invited my mom to accompany me to the place where …
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome If there’s one thing I learned during my time in the CIA, it’s to be ready for anything. You never know what sort of adventure (or trouble) the day will bring via cable traffic or just from what’s going on in your part of the world that day, so be prepared to …
Top Three Things to Do in Panama City, Panama Take a Tour with Victor at LocalinPTY. What he’s doing is in line with textbook community building and reminded me of how we do it in Special Forces (and at GORUCK). More on this below. Go eat at Lo Que Hay. It’s the best restaurant in …
No matter where you’re going, women of all walks of life can use this packing list as a starting point for travel. First things first, we’ll break down what to pack in your bag. Then, we’ll go over some travel tips on how to build out a wardrobe that allows you to pack light and …
