Explore Baja | Everywhere you should be

The sun doesn’t set here, it explodes. It explodes in a vibrant spectrum of technicolor, igniting the imagination and rekindling an otherwise faded spark internal. The expansive freedom of this big kid’s playground seems near limitless. A five-minute drive from San Diego transports visitors to a unique cultural experience. While not a comprehensive telling, the […]

Everyday Carry: International Travel

I recently had to travel to Alberta Canada for a business trip and wanted to ensure I had a minimal set of tools to effect my survival – just in case. Knowing I was going to have to deal with airport security and customs, I needed to choose gear that would pass their security scans and […]

Secret spy bars of Kiev (part 1 of 2)

“None of the locals go here. The view is nice, but it’s too expensive,” said my friend from Kiev. Drink prices were triple, make that quadruple, what they were compared to my late afternoon beer near the city centre. I slid the door open and stepped out into the harsh, cold night air; it was below […]

A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Cuba

The article below was written by Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL and Hurricane Group, Inc. CEO, and was featured in Men’s Journal. He discusses his recent trip to Cuba and also gives tips on traveling to the once forbidden island.- Desiree I’ve always been fascinated by the small island country that’s swimming distance from Key West. Tropical […]

No guys, camping isn’t a field op. Here’s 4 reasons why

Each year, as the winter begins to give way to spring, our bodies start to thaw out and we’re drawn to the outdoors.  The sun is shining, the sky’s grey gives way to blue, and folks that have been trapped indoors for months start emerging from their caves full of hot chocolate and Netflix subscriptions, […]

Chinese New Year has arrived, bring on the Rooster

The Chinese Lunar New Year has recently begun so expect celebrations until 15 days from now, when the Lantern Festival marks the end of all festivities. Just in case you are traveling abroad to any Asian country, or just happen to be in a nearby Chinese cultural center or Chinatown, don’t be surprised if you […]

As America prepares for a new president, Washington prepares for the worst

As the country prepares for a peaceful exchange of power from current President Barack Obama to President Elect Donald Trump on Friday, Washington D.C. is preparing for exactly the opposite. As many as 900,000 people are expected to flood the city, some in support of the incoming president and many with the intention of protesting […]