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How we got a permit to climb Jade Mountain, prepared for the worst, and then totally messed up at the last minute.

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How I Became a Travel Writer

Matt Gibson —  September 25, 2012 — 20 Comments

A lot of people ask me how I became a travel writer. I became a travel writer the same way anyones become a travel writer — by a method that would not have worked for anyone else. This is how it happened.

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I needed a whole new snowboarding setup for this season, so I went online in search of cheap snowboard gear and saved almost $500.

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Mountain Biking in Taipei

Matt Gibson —  September 11, 2012 — 4 Comments

I was researching an article about mountain biking near Taipei and had a lot of trouble finding good info. I summarize it all here so that you don’t have to waste your time looking for it too.

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I took part in the Utah Undie Run. Yes, I ran in my underwear and broke a world record.

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If you want to drive in South America, there are a few things you should know about the roads there.

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The Mongol Rally, now in its eighth year, has succeeded in once again finding the most ridiculous ways to get to Mongolia from Great Britain (and in raising a ton of money for charity).

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