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50% Off – Naughty Nomad 2nd Edition!

Today, I’m releasing the 2nd edition of my book, Naughty Nomad: Not your typical backpacker. I hired a fresh pair of eyes, done a few re-writes and updates, and I’m delighted with the finished product. To celebrate… I’m offering 50% off all digital copies for the next 48 hours! The book got to no.1 of […]

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The Bottom Feeders of the New York Jungle

The Bottom Feeders of the New York Jungle

In the concrete jungle of New York City, we can observe many different types of male specimens. NYC is a city of extremes. Both the zenith and nadir of the masculine spectrum exist here. At the top we have the big cats—hunters with many loyal females in their pride. Then, all the way down the […]

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1 Year Gym Results (with Video)

Some weeks ago when posted 4 Good Strength Training Goals for Beginners, I said I’d update you guys on my 1 year results of my strength training program using Stronglifts. But instead of another long winded post with stats and charts, I thought I’d a make a little video for you guys! My form is […]

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ALWAYS carry a condom

You’re meeting a friend for a quick liquid lunch in a tapas bar across town. Got a condom? What if you hit it off with a cute girl at the bar and end up dragging her into a bathroom cubical? You’re going for your morning coffee. Got a condom? What if you run into that […]

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5 Lifting Mistakes to Avoid for Beginners

5 Lifting Mistakes to Avoid for Beginners

We learn from our mistakes. And since I took up strength training (Stonglifts) a year ago… let’s just say I learned a lot. I’m writing this to help other beginners avoid the same mistakes I did. 1. Not eating enough – Seriously. I read this piece of advice so much it became redundant. I tried […]

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Dating In Kampala, Uganda

Dating In Kampala, Uganda

The following is a guest post by Dom-Torres. I love Uganda—it was the first African country I visited. At 20, I attempted Zolo’s “Eastern Loop.”  Out of all 3 countries (Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania), Uganda is definitely the best. I liked it so much…I went back 6 months later! I stayed about a week during […]

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Good Lifting Goals for Beginners

Good Lifting Goals for Beginners

Goals are important. However, GOOD goals are measurable and use hard numbers. When I first joined the gym just under a year ago, my goal was simply “to get stronger”. As a newbie to strength training, I had no idea what I should aim for. Instead of hard numbers, I used a time frame. I […]

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New Beginnings

I’m super excited! Last Thursday, I had an interview at the US embassy in Dublin and they approved my one-year graduate visa. It cost a pretty penny, but I’m now legally able to live and work in the States. I’m moving there at the start of March and in all likelihood I’ll be there until […]

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