Author Archives: Michael Psilakis

A Hidden Culture in Florida

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NKR_Flickr_FloridaC_01_03

Going into this challenge I had no idea there were native Indian tribes that still occupied parts of this state. ...

Iguana in Belize

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Our guide in Belize really showed me how proud and welcoming their culture is. He was excited for the opportunity ...

Feeling like a kid again on horseback

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NKR_Flickr_NewMexicoC_01_03

Our arrival in New Mexico  was my first time ever riding bareback on a horse.  It was one of those ...

Riding in longboats on the ocean

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Arriving in Koh Lanta on a longboat was another great experience. It taught me a lot about Koh Lanta and ...

Cooking turtles in Louisiana

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NKR_Flickr_LouisianaC_01_02

The fan boats in Louisiana are incredible!  You don’t realize how loud, strong, and fast they are until you’re on ...

Roasting a hog in Hawaii

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NKR_Flickr_HawaiiC_01_01

Hawaii was amazing!           Cooking the hog was such a time challenge for me. Roasting a ...

Happy People in a Tropical Paradise

Fijian dancers
Fijian dancers

People think of Fiji as a tropical paradise, which it is, but I was lucky enough to see a part ...

Out of My Comfort Zone

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Thailand is a stunning place. But this was one of the most difficult locations for me. This challenge was completely ...

Cooking in Piercing Rain

Michael at his station.
Michael at his station.

Kayne got our group very excited for our arrival to New Zealand. You could sense the adrenaline and his excitement ...

Digging the Yam Dig!

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I’m so psyched I won the yam dig challenge in Dominica! I would compare it to the story of “The ...