Skip to main content
Restless Ben

Restless Ben

By Ben Orndorff

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
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Blog 28: Fresh Tracks (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)

Restless BenDec 13, 2020

00:00
17:29
Blog 28: Fresh Tracks (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)

Blog 28: Fresh Tracks (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)

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.
Dec 13, 202017:29
16: Caves and Crags

16: Caves and Crags

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.
Sep 03, 201915:33
25: Typhoons and Tattoos

25: Typhoons and Tattoos

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.
Aug 24, 201908:30
15: Tracking Thieves

15: Tracking Thieves

Tracking down a stolen GoPro and some remote surf breaks keeps me busy in the Philippines.
Aug 21, 201910:36
14: Turtles and Terrorists

14: Turtles and Terrorists

In pursuit of the Philippine’s best beaches I travel through the autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao.
Aug 15, 201909:50
13: Enlightenment?

13: Enlightenment?

After a brief stay at a Buddhist monastery, I realize meditation and enlightenment are trickier than I thought.
Aug 07, 201908:32
12: Breaking and Entering

12: Breaking and Entering

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.
Aug 02, 201909:17
24: Mountains and Mantas

24: Mountains and Mantas

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.
Jul 28, 201914:16
11: Balloons over Burma

11: Balloons over Burma

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.
Jul 24, 201911:14
Mountains and Mantas (Commentary)

Mountains and Mantas (Commentary)

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.
Jul 19, 201901:25:06
10: Blue Whales

10: Blue Whales

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.
Jul 17, 201910:14
9: World’s End

9: World’s End

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
Jul 09, 201908:01
8: Tipsy Gypsy

8: Tipsy Gypsy

Planes, trains, and tuk-tuks from Indonesia to Sri Lanka.
Jul 03, 201905:57
7: Spearing Sweetlips

7: Spearing Sweetlips

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.
Jun 23, 201911:05
6: Single Fin

6: Single Fin

Getting reacquainted with the raw power of the ocean on a surfboard before immersing myself in spirituality and calmer waters at a Balinese temple.
Jun 16, 201908:06
5: Bali Baby

5: Bali Baby

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.
Jun 09, 201906:59
4: Wheels Up Clusterfuck

4: Wheels Up Clusterfuck

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.
Jun 06, 201905:38
3: Gear Shakeout

3: Gear Shakeout

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.
Jun 03, 201903:43
2: Paradise Can Wait

2: Paradise Can Wait

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.
Jun 02, 201903:50
1: Dear Job, I Quit

1: Dear Job, I Quit

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.
Jun 01, 201904:21