Travelogue: Easter Island

ByTom Fassbender November 7, 2014May 20, 2022

Ever since I first saw “The Easter Island Massacre” (one of the episodes In Search Of) in 1977, I’ve been fascinated by Easter Island.

But the small island is so remote, I never seriously considered visiting the place and seeing the giant stone heads for myself. But when you and your family plan a trip around the world, suddenly a visit to a remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is a no longer a dream — it becomes a reality.

The author at Tongariki on Easter Island

Read my travelogue The Majesty of Easter Island on Boing Boing.

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Taking Care of Business: When Nature Calls in the Wild

ByTom Fassbender October 4, 2013May 20, 2022

Pooping is a fact of life, but when nature calls and you’re in the backcountry, taking care of business isn’t always so simple.

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Essential Reading: Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition

ByTom Fassbender April 25, 2017May 20, 2022

Check out The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail, the newest edition of Andrew Skurka’s essential guide, one of the best resources for long distance hikers.