Hey there, about a year and a half ago, I was looking at a daunting mission- hitting every continent in one trip. Now, eighteen months,...
jptiger
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About me
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve wanted to see the world. So, after finishing college and working a few months to save up money, I picked up a backpack in Sept 2008 and left my home of Seattle. As I write this, nearly fourteen months and 50 countries later, I’m loving my life out here.
I also like writing about my travel, you can find some of my stories at my blog. Check it out if you’ve got the time and the curiosity.
Recent activity
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Free RTW Advice from an Experienced RTW Backpacker in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Anyone going from Ethiopia to Uganda anytime soon? in the Africa Branch
I'm flying into Addis on the 9th. I want to spend a little time in Ethiopia and then continue to Kampala. Thing is, I've been hearing that...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Latest on Israeli stamps? in the Middle East Branch
Okay, I'm the one who originally asked the question. I'm now in Israel and can provide an answer....
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Latest on Israeli stamps? in the Middle East Branch
I think I've got my bases covered with the 3-month, multiple-entry Jordan visa I picked up today. My only concern is whether I can get...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Latest on Israeli stamps? in the Middle East Branch
I did a search on this was surprised to find the latest post on the subject was dated Dec 20th, 2008. I'm currently in Lebanon and heading...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called My insane idea: Hitchhicking. On airplanes. Is it possible? in the Africa Branch
RudiK- Fo some rason, when I tried this before, all I found was some magazine articles about riding private jets in the US for $5,000...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called My insane idea: Hitchhicking. On airplanes. Is it possible? in the Africa Branch
I'm coming up on the last leg of a RTW backpacking trip that's taken me through Latin America, Antarctica, NZ and Australia, Asia, and...
over 2 years ago








