Category Archives: Freedom and Adventure

An Ode to Road Rash

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Audacious Lach

Had an argument with the road… and the road won I’ll keep this brief because I’m trying to keep the blood off my keyboard… There’s an unwritten rule of the road in Asia: give way to anything bigger than you. … Continue reading →

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Around The World, Low and Slow: An Interview with Wes Nations

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Audacious Lach

Eventually I had to admit to myself that I would never truly be happy if I didn’t at least try my best to make it happen—I had to take a stab at it. It wasn’t an epiphany, just an honest … Continue reading →

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It All Changes In An Instant (or Why I’m Riding a Motorcycle Across Asia)

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Audacious Lach

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe When I wrote down the goal “ride a motorcycle across Asia”, I really had no idea what that … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Challenge 2: Skydive

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Audacious Lach

Lach’s first law of living deep: if you can’t think about it at terminal velocity, it’s probably not that important. “Don’t hold onto my hands. I need my hands to deploy the parachute. If you hold onto my hands, I … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Death Bed Regrets

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Audacious Lach

I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately; I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life; To put to rout all that was not life and not when I had come to … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai Adventure 2: White Water Rafting

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Audacious Lach

Awesome List Update Yes, the rumours are true: I’m awesome. And a two-time bungee jumping champion. That’s right, I’ve crossed the first item off my Awesome List. Full report is coming soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this brief retrospective … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai Adventure 1: Elephant Trekking and Big Cats

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Audacious Lach

This is not a travel blog! Just thought I would make that clear from the outset in case the next couple of posts leave you in any doubt. It’s not about far off exotic locations per se. But it is … Continue reading →

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Simple bliss

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Audacious Lach

A true tale of everyday adventure and the magic of stepping outside the familiar. Follow your bliss Joseph Campbell Living in Phrae makes me wish I were a better photographer. While travelling, especially by motorcycle, I have to continually fight … Continue reading →

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