I’m very fortunate in that I get to travel a lot. Check out these travel stories for some of the most remarkable experiences. From dodging bullets in Paraguay to sea kayaking in Antarctica, there are a ton of stories worth digging into!
Jeju Island: So, That Happened
I was torn. Part of me wanted to stay in Mongolia for another day (I really love that place), but the other part of me wanted to see someplace new. And that?s the side that won out. I'm drawn to new places. The...
Reflections on Mongolia
This marks the 57th country or territory I?ve visited from the Traveler?s Century Club list and the 44th?UN Member State. My desire?to visit 193 UN Countries means it's not often?I am willing?to visit a country a...
Nearly Knocked Out in Ulaanbaatar
Yesterday, I wrote a little about the?Mongolian people?s success as empire builders. Part of their?success was due to an intense?fighting spirit that -- I discovered -- lives on today. Cell service doesn?t yet exist in...
Finding Genghis Khan in Mongolia
I wrote yesterday about the importance of horses to the development of the Mongolian empire. But it wasn?t just the horses that allowed the Mongolians to conquer most of the world. It was also their advanced...
Horsemanship in Mongolia
I wrote yesterday about the history of Mongolia and mentioned the importance of horses to this place and her people. Mongolian horses are a bit smaller than those in the West. The saddles are different and the stirrups...
Settling Into Mongolia
As in Nepal, I was so affected by Mongolia?that I?ve decided to serialize the story of my time here. Only this time, I felt admiration rather than disdain. I hope you?ll enjoy the posts over the coming days as much as...
Back Alleys in Kathmandu: Part 2
For those of you just joining us, I?m in the back of a Toyota Corolla in Kathmandu trying to see some of the sites. In case you missed it, check out Part 1. Suffice it to say, what should have been a three hour tour is...
Back Alleys in Kathmandu: Part 1
I?m here in the low season. The very low season. I?m staying at one of Kathmandu's largest?hotels, but there are so few guests that, when I couldn?t remember my room number in the restaurant, the waiter told me what it...
Summiting Everest, But Not Really {Video}
Yesterday, I wrote about the?stunning mountain views as we approached the Kathmandu airport. I wasn't able to take any pictures though because?of the restrictive Chinese security protocol with regard to cell phones....
50+ Hours to Nepal
Wow! That was a long trip. I?m finally in Nepal where it?s currently 12:35 p.m. on a Tuesday in Summer. Back in Antananarivo, it?s 9:50 a.m., also Tuesday, but in Winter. (Nepal is one of the few places on the planet...
Hello Jetsetter! I’m Jeb Brooks from GreenerGrass.com. Although I spend most of my time exploring new places, I call the United States home and I call aviation my passion! I’ve spent most of my career in consulting, which keeps me traveling a lot. A few years ago, I started making videos about my flights all over the world and can’t believe more than 150,000 people now subscribe to my YouTube channel. Here on GreenerGrass.com, you’ll find highlights from my favorite trips, behind the scenes peeks into airline operations, and other resources to help you plan your next trip.