About

Adi C

Atop Lone Mountain in NV

Aloha! I’m Andrew, and I’m a travelling, writing, photographing kind of guy. I’ve been travelling solo off and on for most of my life, and in my experience the act of travel provides some of the best catalysts for growth in the human experience. On one of my travels long ago, someone gave me the nickname “Adi”, so I use that around the web, as well.

Welcome to Byteful Travel!

I’m here to be the shot-in-the-arm for you to begin your odyssey while you still can. I use this website to further that goal. For instance, I’m currently recounting my 100+ day solo quest to the Pacific Coast & back that I undertook in 2009… using only public transportation, rideshare, and hitchhiking. Along the way, I encountered difficulties as well as rewards, and the journey transformed me for the better. I know travel can do that same for you.

The Mission:

To inspire wonder and raise understanding towards Earth’s cultures, environments, and complex web of life. To remind you to Embrace Freedom Within. To inspire you to begin your odyssey within Earth’s exquisite tapestry of life while you still can.

Oh, and in case you were curious, the word Byteful™ means digital abundance. To be byteful is to be fruitful in binary expression. Binary data (the kind of information all the web is built of) is special because it’s infinitely preservable and transmittable. It’s global, accessible, and flexible. In fact, the Web is a perfect reflection of the golden age we are entering into.

A Part of a Whole

This blog is one part of Byteful Travel™ which includes:

Ever Growing…

The Byteful Gallery’s main feature is a growing library of hundreds of photos available in sizes up to 2.7 megapixels (1920×1440) released under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND license. Rarely do private galleries give public access to downloadable photos that are so large — much less allow private use of these photos as long as the Creative Commons license is followed — but I believe that when provided quality content, completely free of charge, you will spread the word about Byteful Travel in a positive way. :)

The Byteful Travel Inventory

Travel Inventory section previewAs a frequent traveller, I’ve learned that what you decide to bring along with you can have a profound impact on your enjoyment of the trip. I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way and have shared what I’ve learned on this site. So to make it easier for you to find some of the essential travel gear that I use, I’ve taken the time and created a special “What I Bring on Every Trip” section over at the Byteful Shop that contains the main items I bring with me on my travels.

As you can see, I’ve written a short description under each item to explain why each one is so incredibly useful. After using these products for years now, I’m excited to share the results of so much trial and error.

Checkout “What I Bring on Every Trip” —>

To learn how to create your own personal travel inventory and hone in on the best possible packing list for you, checkout How to Design your Own Travel Inventory.

Recommended Places to Explore

Over the years I’ve come across some pretty great resources for inspiring positive change. While the links below aren’t necessarily travel-related, they’ve made a positive impact on my life, and that’s more than I can say for 99% of the websites I’ve ever come across.

Inspirational Blogs

Music

Podcasts

 

Welcome to Byteful Travel, creating the planet’s best resource for engaging travel articles and free high-resolution travel photography… one byte at a time. If you enjoy what you find here, don’t forget to subscribe and follow me on Twitter. (Don’t worry, I only post to twitter under 10 times per week.) And if you want to be my best friend, feel free to spread the word, and then let me know!