Destinations, Podcast, USA Andrew J. Stillman Destinations, Podcast, USA Andrew J. Stillman

What I Learned in the Pacific Northwest

I knew America was big. A sideways glance at a map can show it’s one of the largest countries in the world. I never expected this to be a small journey, but there’s one lesson I’ve picked up that has put a lot of things into perspective for me: When it comes to traveling, there’s a big difference between traveling for pleasure and traveling for business.

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Andrew's Journal, Destinations, USA Andrew J. Stillman Andrew's Journal, Destinations, USA Andrew J. Stillman

Seeing Yosemite With Brand New Eyes

Imagine a valley tucked inside of the mountains that stretches as far as your eyes can see. Inside that valley, everywhere you look, thin trails of water stream down rocky cliffsides. As your eyes wander across those rocks, they find a dome that’s cut in half, facing one of the largest rock walls on the planet. Welcome to Yosemite Valley

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A Perfect Weekend Getaway in Monterey, California

No matter where I go in life, a part of me will always remain in Monterey, California.After Josh and I finished up in San Francisco, we made our way down the 101 to my second hometown.I first came here in 2007 after I’d graduated Yosemite High School. When I finished California State University Monterey Bay in 2011, I couldn’t leave.

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Andrew's Journal, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman Andrew's Journal, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman

The Rescue of Gilly the Cow

I had three WWOOFing experiences during my time in Aotearoa, but I must admit, Gilly's involvement in the third one made it the best.

All three experiences occurred in close quarters with each other, but I’d arranged the final one before I left California.

I was initially contacted by Ruth, who I’m insistent is one of the kindest souls I’ve ever encountered. After my week with her, she arranged for me to help out at the Stubbs’ farm.

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Mind-Blown in Cathedral Cove

To my surprise, hardly anyone else knew this was a filming location for Narnia. I didn’t realize I’d be the only one excited about that aspect, but no matter. The mind of the fantasy author is not one to be questioned or tampered with, and just as I did as a child through the forests of Yosemite, my mind took me into the world of Narnia.

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Andrew's Journal, Inspiration, Stories, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman Andrew's Journal, Inspiration, Stories, New Zealand Andrew J. Stillman

Jumping off Auckland's Sky Tower

My original plan upon arrival in New Zealand was to check into the hostel, buy a ticket for the Sky Tower, and jump off of it.

I even booked my hostel right next to the Sky Tower so I wouldn’t get lost.

People didn’t think I could survived this trip, and I wanted to make a statement, start bold and do something that evoked adrenaline and proved I could do whatever I wanted.

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