Once more 'round the mountain, guys. We've officially started Year Three of the Elsewhere Plans festival calendars. It's been a bit slow at times, a bit hectic at others, but there's still lots of things to do. Let's see what's up this month. And as usual, subscribe to the Elsewhere Plans Festival … [Read more...]
Elsewhere Plans: Festival Calendar July 2015
Welcome to July, normally the thickest batch of festivals of the year. We've got 'em coming from just about every part of the planet right now, so no matter where you are in the world, you've got no excuse to skip out on doing something awesome. As before, you can find a more complete listing of … [Read more...]
The Birth and Death of a Tourist Hotspot
This article originally appeared on May 17th, 2013 on Matador Network. It was one of the first articles I ever wrote for them. After getting permission to host some of my old articles on my personal site, I'm going on a nostalgia trip. Above photo credit to Lotuspilgrim as per the original … [Read more...]
A Guide to Skinny Dipping in the South China Sea
This post was originally published on September 2nd, 2013 on Matador Network, after a particularly salacious series of nights in Southeast Asia. The dark ocean is for the wild. Step 1: Choose your beach. I was roughly 200 meters offshore, stark naked in the moonlight, when I realized we’d made a … [Read more...]
Elsewhere Plans: Festival Calendar June 2015
Quick turnaround time this month. Summer's here and festival season is well in swing. If you're like me, you've already got a few under your belt and you're hankering for a few more. Which continent are you on? Luckily, no matter the answer, there's something worth doing. And as usual, subscribe … [Read more...]