The Fiji Islands are high on everyone’s bucket list for good reasons. With unforgettable snorkeling, world-class hospitality, and gorgeous beaches, you will have the time of your life no matter accommodations you plan. In this episode, we will give travel tips on what we experienced with our friends and how it might help you in your adventure to the islands. Not only did we take advantage of having shark at our feet, swim in the best snorkel areas of our lives, and lay near the most … [Read more...] about Podcast 58: Fiji Islands (Tips for an Unforgettable Trip)
Podcast 57: Brisbane + Sydney (Living the Australian Life)
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
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
Podcast 53: Kolkata (Calcutta) India {23 Hours in the City of Joy}
We had the chance to spend 23 hours in Kolkata on a long layover from Hyderabad, India to Bangkok, Thailand, so we jumped on it. Based on a relationship that I had in the city, we set up a local guide who took us to a few authentic places that left us with a sense of how the people of Kolkata really live. We tested many of the excellent street food options including the chicken egg roll, puchkas, and bhapa doi. We rode on the crowded train from the extremely busy Howrah Station. Visiting the … [Read more...] about Podcast 53: Kolkata (Calcutta) India {23 Hours in the City of Joy}
Hyderabad, India – World Barber Shop Adventures
Hyderabad, India is a vibrant, densely populated city of over 10 million people, some put the number closer to 13 million. This was my fourth trip to India having spent a combined total of three months around the country. Getting the chance to go back to visit our friends for their wedding was a no-brainer. Not only did this trip give us the opportunity to partake in the ceremonies of the marriage including Sangeet, Haldi, Groom’s Day, Bride’s Day, Mehndi, and the huge wedding event, but we also … [Read more...] about Hyderabad, India – World Barber Shop Adventures