Nightmare Motel (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’
The Makings of a Nepali Adventure (Part 1)
Trekking through the foothills of the Himalayas – often at 15,000+ feet – was an ambitious yet seemingly attainable goal during my short time in Nepal. Indeed, the deep burn
Most Memorable This Year
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
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
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
First Impressions: Delhi, India
Beautiful and infuriating, the chaos of India offers many lessons for the Western world. With a population that was tallied at 1.21 billion in 2011, India is the second most
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
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
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
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
