Spending almost three weeks in Brisbane and Sydney helped us truly understand the ins and outs of Australian life. We enjoyed our time with our two friends, Nick and Kathryn, and their kind family. BBQs, rugby, and laughter dominated our time in Brisbane. We had a chance to walk the coast in Redcliffe, get some ink like an Aussie, and cheer on the Lions. The wide range of bars and restaurants provided many chances to discover what the Brisbane nightlife is all about. Transitioning to Sydney … [Read more...] about Podcast 57: Brisbane + Sydney (Living the Australian Life)
Brisbane, Australia – World Barber Shop Adventures
Traveling to Brisbane, Australia, the capital of Queensland, was such a blast. We spent time in several parts of the city including Newport, Redcliffe, Hamilton, and Mitchelton, where we visited the top-notch barber shop Aldo’s Barbershop in Brookside. Sheridan “Chieef” is a master barber and he gave me a great shave. We talked about sports, Australian culture, and the growth of the barber industry. In this episode of World Barber Shop Adventures, I do what all Aussies do, I got ink and … [Read more...] about Brisbane, Australia – World Barber Shop Adventures
Podcast 56: Passion Project Updates (Final Weeks of Travel)
With only a few weeks left on the 27-month journey around the world, we wanted to take some time to give updates on what the future of our trip looks like as well as the passion projects we have been working. We cover the Kickstarter campaign for the photo book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World, Nikki’s recently released travel memoir Passport Joy: Reflections on Life, Love, & Other Stuff While Traveling the World, World Barber Shop Adventures, the Passport Joy Travel Talk … [Read more...] about Podcast 56: Passion Project Updates (Final Weeks of Travel)
Kickstarter Campaign! POLICE Photo Book (Around the World)
I just launched my first Kickstarter campaign in the hopes of raising funds to create a photo book titled POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. For the full details, video, and several photos: ► http://kck.st/2UXr1W2 With your support, POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World will be a beautiful coffee table book, full of images of policemen and policewomen photographed during a 27-month journey to 35 countries and 100+ cities. The photo book will be published in … [Read more...] about Kickstarter Campaign! POLICE Photo Book (Around the World)
Tasmania – World Barber Shop Adventures
Tasmania, is an isolated island state off Australia’s south coast. It is the type of place where everybody knows everybody. We really enjoyed the beauty of the wilderness, the peaceful town with plenty to do, and fun day tours to visit exotic animals. We loved walking around Hobart to visit boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and galleries. The shops in Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and all of the quaint neighborhoods of Hobart, were fun to walk around. We were very lucky to connect with the team … [Read more...] about Tasmania – World Barber Shop Adventures
Podcast 55: Tasmania Travel (Peaceful Australian Island)
Tasmania is a gorgeous island state of Australia off the southern coast of the mainland. We wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness, the peaceful town with plenty to do, and fun day tours to visit exotic animals. We loved walking around Hobart to visit boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and galleries. You can find plenty of shops in Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and all of the quaint neighborhoods of Hobart. Tasmania has a large port area with huge yachts, quiet … [Read more...] about Podcast 55: Tasmania Travel (Peaceful Australian Island)
Podcast 54: Melbourne, Australia (Travel to the Great Ocean Road)
Arriving in Melbourne was exciting as we began our month traveling to a few cities in Australia. The large, beautiful city has a multicultural vibe with a ton of great restaurants, strong artist attitude, and a beautiful coastline. We walked for miles around the town taking in all of the beauty of St. Kilda, eating at a Japanese restaurant on Chapel Street, and enjoying the street art within every pocket of the city. The trip was topped off with the ride down Great Ocean Road to take endless … [Read more...] about Podcast 54: Melbourne, Australia (Travel to the Great Ocean Road)
Kolkata, India – World Barber Shop Adventures
Kolkata (Calcutta), India was an unforgettable trip as we tasted many of the excellent street food options including the chicken egg roll, puchkas, and bhapa doi. We rode on the crowded train from Howrah Station, stopped to visit the Ganges River, and drank coffee in the iconic College Street Coffee House. Hoping in and out of rickshaws, Ubers, and taxis, we experienced the vibrant culture that is the home to over 12 million people. Knowing that getting a shave in an authentic street barber … [Read more...] about Kolkata, India – World Barber Shop Adventures