The Makings of a Nepali Adventure (part 2)
I opened one eye as a glint of sun peeked through the window at Hotel Buddha Land. Thanks to some serious jet-lag, I was completely awake before the 7 o’ clock hour. This… Read More
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The makings of a Nepali adventure (part 1)
Trekking through the foothills of the mighty Himalayas – often at 15,000+ feet – was an ambitious yet seemingly attainable goal during my short time in Nepal. Indeed, the deep burn I began… Read More
Most memorable in 2012
A new year gifts us with many opportunities, one of which is a reminder to reflect on the past. For me, this includes reminiscing on the place I cherish most from my travels… Read More
Photo Diary: 24 hours in Taiwan
Recently I had the brilliant idea to jet-set to Taiwan, a small island off the coast of China that is technically ruled by the ROC but still makes a valiant effort to differentiate… Read More
The turbulent trail to the Taj Mahal
Built to honor a Mughal emperor’s “favorite wife,” the Taj Mahal–an architectural wonder of the modern world, is not something I expected to see in my lifetime. Although I was planning to spend… Read More
First Impressions: Delhi, India
Beautiful and infuriating, the chaos of India offers many lessons to the Western world. With a population that was tallied at 1.21 billion in 2011, India is the second most populated country in… Read More
Photo Diary: Amsterdam Avenues & Graffiti
American cities could learn a lot from Amsterdam. Those who haven’t been there (and admittedly myself at one time), equate the Netherlands metropolis with irie coffee shops and lingerie clad women who pose… Read More
Lost in Venice’s labyrinth
In a place where the only ways to get around are on foot or via boat, Venice–Europe’s largest non-motorized urban area, seems a difficult place to get lost in. But during our 48… Read More
A freeway leading to fairy chimneys
Turkish drivers, whether at the helm of a tractor or a semi, follow their own set of rules, from driving mock 10 on city streets to obliviously drifting into neighboring lanes and, my… Read More
Where not (?) to stop during a night in Bangkok
“Wait, I’ve got to snap a photo of this plane,” said my travel partner, Randy, as he fumbled through his crammed backpack. Meanwhile, passengers, weary from their 14-hour flight, marched past us like… Read More
