Capturing the Moment

   A thousand miles from the US/Mexico border at Tiajuana is the tip of the Baja peninsula. Along the way there are many surprises waiting for the adventurous traveler to find. Secret surf breaks, rusting ship wrecks, colorful vineyards, cactus filled deserts, and grey whale breeding lagoons are all packed into this amazingly diverse area. A few friends and I spent a month in early 2009 driving in the now infamous 'white stallion' to Cabo San Lucas and back, covering what would be the last 2,000 miles of that car's life. And while the car no longer lives on, the memories are everlasting. And there are some good ones.   Surfing was a big part of our agenda. Hitting waves like San Miguel in Ensenada, El Canoje, Tres Alejandros, and La Bufadora definitely pushed our skills to the limit. I tried windsurfing for the first time at my buddy's place in La Ventana. And the obligatory street vendor bacon wrapped hotdog search commenced over on the Sea of Cortez side of t...

Best Hikes on Maui: The Big Three Adventure Hikes Maui is full of amazing hikes. I am going to go over some of my favorite that I have done over the past three years but keep in mind there are still many hikes left for future exploration.  The Commando Hike   This is the biggest secret hike on Maui. I get dozens of people everyday trying to find out information on my blog about this hike. I am still inclined not to give the location of the starting point but just know that if you find someone who will take you prepare to be blown away. This hike is on the road to Hana but not too far from the bamboo forest hike. For the adventure seeker this can be the ultimate hike. You have creek hopping, waterfall climbing, swimming, lava tube spelunking,   giant cows on the trail, a jungle gym of vines, and the possibility of cliff jumping at the end. Not to mention it’s the only hike where you will have to face a waterfall in a lava tube.Be prepared for some tough mo...