by Humble and Free | Aug 6, 2019 | Adventure, Travel
It was late. The air was still warm and muggy from the heat of the day. It was that kind of oppressive heat that has an unmistakable density to it and only slightly lightens after the sun sets. Barefoot – we were sullenly seated at a long and callous bench...
by Humble and Free | Jul 29, 2019 | Adventure, Travel
Our trip to Tokyo Disneyland left us thinking that Tokyo Disney might just be the best of Disney theme parks. Whether you’re planning a trip to Tokyo Disney, or interested in learning about Disney parks overseas we – have some unforgettable and helpful...
by Humble and Free | Jul 15, 2019 | Adventure
The tale of the Mushroom King of Zanzibar begins in Arusha, Tanzania. The journey there from Nairobi was a long and exhaustive one. We had come to Arusha to meet up with our climbing party. It was the eve before our trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. I was in a planning and...
by Humble and Free | May 13, 2019 | Adventure, Travel
Seated in the heart of East Africa is Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. The city is known by many aliases; Africa’s Safari Capital, The Green City in the Sun, and The Gateway to Africa just to name a few. The name Nairobi however, comes from a Swahili word...
by Humble and Free | Sep 4, 2018 | Adventure, Travel
The folklore of Bhutan is rich with colorful and extraordinary tales. The most unique and extraordinary by far though is the legend of the Buddhist monk Drukpa Kunley. Commonly referred to as the Divine Madman, the Mad Monk or the Mad Saint. He is notorious for his...
by Humble and Free | Aug 27, 2018 | Adventure, Outdoors, Travel
High up in the Himalaya mountains overlooking the Paro valley is a Buddhist monastery clinging to the side of a rock face. Paro Taktsang commonly referred to as the Tiger’s Nest is a must-see for any visit to Bhutan. It is surreal and looks like something you could...