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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05 38:05

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In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…

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Ben quit his job to travel the world. He plans on winging it as long as he can. For more check out the blog: restlessben.com Instagram: @restlessben YouTube: restlessben Email: restlessben@gmail.com

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Ben quit his job to travel the world. He plans on winging it as long as he can. For more check out the blog: restlessben.com Instagram: @restlessben YouTube: restlessben Email: restlessben@gmail.com

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Blog 28: Fresh Tracks (Jackson Hole, Wyoming) 17:29

4 years ago17:29

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After a year backpacking around Asia I return home to the United States. From the Himalayas in Nepal to the Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I set foot back into the working world and check off a bucket list item, to become a ski bum.

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16: Caves and Crags 15:34

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From the undersea world of thresher sharks and sardine schools I make my way north to explore the higher altitudes of North Luzon. With my visa extended, there was no excuse not to give the Philippines a proper lap.

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25: Typhoons and Tattoos 8:30

6 years ago8:30

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The brothers Orndorff reunite in the Philippines to make a pilgrimage to the oldest tattoo artist in the world. A few storms add some water to the mix but fail to rain on their parade.

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15: Tracking Thieves 10:36

6 years ago10:36

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Tracking down a stolen GoPro and some remote surf breaks keeps me busy in the Philippines.

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14: Turtles and Terrorists 9:50

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In pursuit of the Philippine’s best beaches I travel through the autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao.

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13: Enlightenment? 8:32

6 years ago8:32

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After a brief stay at a Buddhist monastery, I realize meditation and enlightenment are trickier than I thought.

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12: Breaking and Entering 9:17

6 years ago9:17

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Getting back into my hostel the hard way, downhill mountain biking, and posting up at a hippy, Ewok village. After Myanmar, I set my sights on northern Thailand to cool my heels for a bit.

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24: Mountains and Mantas 14:16

6 years ago14:16

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My buddy Joe and I take a boat east along the Indonesian Archipelago, from Lombok to Flores. We climb Mt. Rinjani, dive with Mantas, and check out the world renown surf.

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11: Balloons over Burma 11:14

6 years ago11:14

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Hot air balloons, Buddhist temples, and hill tribes. As if preserved in a time capsule, Myanmar’s cultural treasures are still remarkably unadulterated by outside influence.

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Mountains and Mantas (Commentary) 1:25:06

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Traveling the Indonesian archipelago, my buddy Joe and I hike a volcano, visit Komodo dragons, and rub shoulders with manta rays in some of the world’s top dive sites.

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10: Blue Whales 10:15

6 years ago10:15

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Swimming with Blue Whales, hand line fishing with the locals, surfing clean waves, and dancing barefoot until dawn at a New Years Eve beach party. Unable to resist its draw, the southern Sri Lankan coast reels me back in.

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9: World’s End 8:01

6 years ago8:01

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With a bit of betel nut to put a bounce in our step and make our mouths numb, some new friends and I conquer several rewarding hikes in the heart of the Sri Lankan highlands: World’s End and Horton’s Planes National Park

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8: Tipsy Gypsy 5:57

6 years ago5:57

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Planes, trains, and tuk-tuks from Indonesia to Sri Lanka.

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7: Spearing Sweetlips 11:05

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Averting a structure fire, spearfishing, and a shakedown. From Ubud to Gili Air and back to Canggu, I complete my scooter tour of Bali a few dollars poorer but otherwise unscathed.

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6: Single Fin 8:06

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Getting reacquainted with the raw power of the ocean on a surfboard before immersing myself in spirituality and calmer waters at a Balinese temple.

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5: Bali Baby 6:59

6 years ago6:59

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Building an airplane in flight. With no responsibilities or timelines, I get into a routine that includes surfing, street food, and sweating profusely. Unlike vacationing, long-term travel develops organically along the way.

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4: Wheels Up Clusterfuck 5:38

6 years ago5:38

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Finally heading off. A canceled flight and a change of departure airport weren’t going to stop me. I wasn’t about to let Delta rain on my parade.

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3: Gear Shakeout 3:43

6 years ago3:43

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Field testing my gear load-out for my world trip. This episode is about trying to strike a balance between having everything I need to sleep anywhere and still fitting it in one backpack. Shenandoah National Park seemed like a fine spot to take it out for a spin.

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2: Paradise Can Wait 3:50

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A hiccup along the way. After quitting my job my brother bought his first home. To help him fix it up I push my flight and roll up my sleeves. Family first. Paradise can wait.

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1: Dear Job, I Quit 4:21

6 years ago4:21

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Hopping off the hamster wheel. My first show is the story of taking a leap of faith to pursue my dream of traveling the world. Step one, quitting my job.

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