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HOUSTON...WE HAVE A PROBLEM

7/26/2019

 
So it is the week 5 of my training for the 50km. Unfortunately, I had to have the doc finally address a foot infection I had been stubborn about. He stuck a big old needle into my foot and carved it up. And I've only achieved 40 miles this week. So you might be thinking " well good game Buf, you win some you lose some". But like I said from the beginning I'm gunna Ricky Bobby this thing ; ) Its gunna be a really crappy 10 miler tomorrow.
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YEAH I SIGNED UP TO RUN 31 MILES....REGRET

6/29/2019

 
So I've completed over a dozen half marathons and even 8 full marathons but surely after my last experience in South Africa I swore to myself i was officially retired from the marathon business. Unfortunately I found a way to do something even worse, the world of ultra running. 
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THE MOST DARING ADVENTURE IS COMING

3/13/2019

 
Ladies and gentlemen, I have found one person stupid enough to volunteer to teaming up with me for the next Buftravels adventure and no its not my wife, she's actually smart. Of course its my brother, who better to take the challenge of completing what is known as the Monkey Run in Romania! Stay tuned but I see the forecast and it looks like 2020 Monkey Run- ROMANIA. Long story short you get a mini bike and x number of days to get to the destination for the celebration party; no rules, no assistance, no itinerary, no help, 100% your challenge to get there in time. Exciting-definitely.... Stupid- definitely.... Priceless- well it does cost money but you know what I mean.

VIDEO OF THE MONTH- MAR19

3/13/2019

 
Apologies anyone out there who actually looks at this site. I promise I have not given up on my never ending pursuit of world travel and exploration! I have been again on the move to live in another state in the U.S. But thats for another post. Pulled this little video gem from my trip through Beijing, China. Forgive my ignorance if I was wrong but this appeared to be some sort of wedding procession as I was leaving a shop in a neighborhood. 

VIDEO OF THE MONTH-NOV18

11/5/2018

 
For this clip we are back in South Korea. I lived in for a bit over 2 years. This is Haesindang "Penis Park" which is a very expansive park featuring exactly what it states, penis everything, everywhere. Pretty strange when looking at it from a western angle but it is actually rooted in Korean lore. Learn more by checking out my ​South Korea page ​or my previous blog post here.

VIDEO OF THE MONTH-OCT18

11/5/2018

 
For this video post I am going way back and digging into the Buftravels vault to pull out an awesome little pub clip from Dublin years ago. The pub scene is obviously renowned in Ireland as a cultural staple and rightfully so. Part of every Ireland trip should be to enjoy some good "criac" in local pubs through the country.

VIDEO OF THE MONTH -SEP18

9/17/2018

 
This month I bring back one of my favorite experiences I had when I was living in South Korea. After meeting a few locals I had them take me to eat some Sannakji (live octopus) at the Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan. And well.... it was an experience for sure.

VIDEO OF THE MONTH- AUG18

8/19/2018

 
This video comes from recent travels to Cape Town, South Africa. Came upon some outstanding street performers. Lucky had my camera out already taking other pics so I was able to capture this moment. Cape Town was a complex city with a lot going on and on the whole South Africa was fascinating. Two weeks and I felt I didn't even scratch the surface, definitely wouldn't mind going back one day. This video is also available in 1080p HD so adjust your YouTube settings. Enjoy!

VIDEO OF THE MONTH- JUL18

8/19/2018

 
After years of traveling all over the world I have a ton of raw footage that I have never released. So from the Buftravels vaults here you go! These videos are of varying quality and time frame so  some footage is better quality than others. Lucky many are available in 1080P HD like this one. I will kick it off with some wild footage of  the Robot restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. Don't even try to make any sense of it, believe me. Make sure to check in each month to see where I'll be next. Cheers!

BUFTRAVELS GETS AN UPGRADE

7/7/2018

 
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I used my Canon Powershot SD1000 (left) for over 10 years. It was with me from the snow laden mountains of Pennsylvania to the vast expanse of Oklahoma, and across the world to the fjords of Southern New Zealand. I even took pictures of my first car with it, captured my marriage proposal with it, and my commissioning into the military. The time had come to retire it to the drawer only to appear for house parties and family occasions. With that said, the pictures on buftravels  got a lot more interesting since I upgraded to a Nikon D3300 back in 2015. If your in the market for a camera I humbly recommend the entry level Nikon D3300, 400, or 5400 series of DSLR. Here are my top five reasons why.

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SOUTH AFRICA 2018!

7/1/2018

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Buftravels just got back from its latest adventure to South Africa. And when I say adventure I mean it; safaris, locals, helicopters, cage diving with great white sharks, running a marathon through lion territory, we got it all! Check out the quick post here or go to the South Africa page on top to see all the pictures.

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WE'RE STILL HERE, JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS THE END

1/21/2017

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So its been quite a year. Being an active duty officer and a Battery Commander with over 80 Soldiers and families cut into my "blogging time". But hey its all for  MERICA! Having a year long hiatus in internet speak is equivalent to digital suicide but don't count Buftravels out. We've been here since 2012 and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I am out of command for the next 2 months or so. That's gives me a window to tell you about the past year in review and the end of the great Asian adventure which began in 2015. Lets do this! First addition, Thailand...

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KOREA THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE BUT IT WAS WRONG, PART II

1/3/2016

 
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Stopping along the coastline in the Samecheok region with the fams.

Long and awaited the second chapter has arrived. Busan, Samecheok, and Seoul the capital city of the Republic of Korea. The parentals enjoyed some raw rockfish, temples, endless beaches, a land locked cruise liner converted to a hotel and more. Get ready people we're going to the finish line. Cheers and as always great travels. 
   
-Larry CEO/ Founder of Buftravels.com

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KOREA THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE BUT IT WAS WRONG...PART I

10/9/2015

 
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Joking aside, my parents are going to be visiting to one of the most exotic places Buftravels has been to thus far, South Korea! 

So what happens when you've spent 50+ years of your life in the good old USA and then get dropped half way across the planet? I guess we are going to find out. I have quite a few special surprises planned to make sure we have an "eventful" time. But if you knew my parents you would know it isn't that hard to get something eventful out of them. I think "unpredictable" is the word. Roll up your sleeves and grab some chopsticks, a bottle opener, and hiking boots. Its gunna be an interesting two weeks.


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HALF MARATHON IN SOUTH KOREA AND OTHER ODDITIES

5/31/2015

 
Let me just apologize for my long hiatus. Unfortunately, the Army is pretty busy in Korea. Between administrative nonsense and this asshole (pic below) I don't have much time.
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The good news is that in the past 3 months or so I have been able to do a few exciting things including traveling to Samcheok, South Korea to run a half marathon with the wife. And believe me, in Korea there was some strange oddities along the way. If terms like "boat hotel" and "penis park" don't mean anything to you, after reading this post they will.

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YOU ATE WHAT AGAIN!?

2/16/2015

 
See how I ended up  in this situation on my BUSAN page under the South Korea tab or just click here! Oh yeah and see what happens next.......how did it taste you ask? Well...

1,328 Miles Later: PART II

1/25/2015

 
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You may not get to see the look on the person's face but eh, go 4 it anyway.
So I've been a little busy since November- but we'll get to all that later. Buftravels is in the midst of some exciting times. New high speed camera equipment and a new destination halfway across the world! But first as promised I will finish of the remnants of my 1,328 mile journey from Fayetteville, NC to Lawton, OK. Stops included Memphis TN, Birmingham AL, Little Rock AR, and Tulsa OK.

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1,328 Miles and Everything in Between

11/22/2014

 
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HELLO! I know its been a long time. I do sincerely apologize for neglecting you for so long. Unfortunately, the Buftravels website isn't gunna pay my bills so I have to prioritize my military career first. Pictured above is a gorgeous picture of me sporting dog face. Unfortunately, I have been receiving hate mail from dogs across the country saying its racist. Anyway, as promised we have a lot of catching up to do. Basically covering my great adventure from NC to OK and the stops in between. If you want to see first stop in my journey click the "read more", I be waiting on the other side....

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Another Half Marathon...and RESULTS!

8/23/2014

 
Ok, I look slightly better than this guy. I signed up for another half marathon. Every time I think to myself, stop being a little *****. And then I end up cursing myself at the 10 mile marker about how bad of an idea it was. Hawaiian shirt over here is smart enough to realize that running a half marathon is a bad freaking idea. I guess it comes down to my belief that having a bad idea is better than having no ideas at all. In any case I'll get another t-shirt, from Oklahoma this time. I guess that's worth it. I mean I am in the Army. I've suffered for much less so I should be overjoyed. And btw, what a great meme, hydration is key to marathon training. I will let you know how it goes. Read more to see how it turned out. Spoiler alert, didn't win.......anything.
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BUFTRAVELS- BACK TO SCHOOL

7/31/2014

 
Well folks, I didn't want it to come to this, but I'm back in school again, two schools actually. So for the next six months posts may be spotty as in they won't be happening. I know, I'm also devastated. Just remember to keep Buftravels in your hearts because when I get done I will be covering destinations in Oklahoma, Texas, Atlanta, and Memphis! For now you will just have to be left with this little gem of a video from one Dom Mazetti. Next time you see a d-bag curling in the squat rack you can think of this, enjoy = )

FUN ON A BLACKHAWK!

6/24/2014

 
Let's just say I know a guy. I was given the opportunity to go along for a 2hr training flight. Thought I would share a bit of the highlights, enjoy.

RUNNING A MARATHON IN COAL COUNTRY

6/6/2014

 
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Only 6 weeks out from the race. Really needed to step up the training, I thought, hitting mile 7 on a 14 mile stint. It was getting dark and I wasn't enthusiastic about getting clipped by a car with the way people drive in Fayetteville. I decided to transition to the treadmill at the neighborhood gym.


Soon enough, I found myself limping back home cursing the whole way. Never transition from outdoor running to a treadmill. I earned myself a messed up knee and three weeks of recovery. Of course my pride was stronger than my common sense and after minimal train up and knee brace in hand I was driving to Pennsylvania for the Pocono Mountain Marathon. This could only go one way and it wasn't looking good.



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YURT LIFE ! ASHEVILLE, NC

3/22/2014

 
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A friend mentioned that he was doing a half marathon in Asheville, NC; arguably one of the best destinations in the state. The opportunity had finally arrived. Of course I had to give myself trouble and sign up for the marathon as well. If your a fan of the outdoors and small town intricacies, look no further than Asheville. My only regret was that I couldn't stay longer.....and maybe running all those hills.... 

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I GOT A JETBOIL!

2/21/2014

 
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Looking like a kid in a candy store. It has all of the best elements; fire, food, its tactical. I used my REI gift certificate to get a Jetboil cooking system. I have not had the opportunity to test it the field yet. I feel a product review coming in the near future though ; ) And yes, I know it specifically says not to use indoors. I never said I was a good example.

MAXIMIZING A LONG WEEKEND

2/8/2014

 
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If your reading this and thinking "story of my life" your in the right place. Too often we are convinced that we're going to do something, new, unexpected, and adventurous on our long weekends. Monday rolls around, and we still haven't made it off the couch to do simple tasks like go to the grocery store, take that box to the post office, or even get a haircut. The weekend becomes a "lazy hangover" of your work week. Break the cycle people; start making the most out of these glorious days. Think bigger than weekend chores, much bigger.

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