Friday, October 3rd, 2014
I have a soft spot for trams, which stems from my love of riding public transportation to explore urban centers. Trams also provide both a great street-level view and insight into a city’s character.
In this guest post for the …
Friday, July 11th, 2014
I’ve been back in the U.S. about four months now which means I’m starting to seriously get the inch to go abroad. When thinking about where I want to go, five countries instantly pop into my head:
#1 Cuba – …
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
While in L.A. last week, I stayed with my buddy Ryan, who I met in Argentina a year or so ago. I was just back from my Antarctic expedition and he was on his way. In typical traveler style, he …
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
I recently read an article about the “new” 7 natural wonders of the world and was surprised to find that I’ve visited 6 out of the 7 awardees. (Although I’m not sure why I was surprised given that I’ve spent …
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
I thought Antarctica was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but instead of being satisfied with my 11-day expedition, it only whetted my appetite for more — more natural beauty, more immensity, more clear, white light. These photos are the reason why I’ll …
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
I’m a bit of a reluctant photographer. While I have a great camera, I don’t really know how to use it and I hate carrying it around everywhere…Still I can appreciate how powerful a photo can be. So I try.…
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
One of my favorite treats while on the road is to drop by a fancy hotel and pretend that I have a civilized life. I usually order a drink, chill out in the air conditioning, and shamelessly avail myself of …
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
I am a die-hard fan of playing in the sand and my recent trip to the famous Namib Desert provided me with yet another opportunity to get a little gritty! Here’re my favorite dune sports:
Morocco – Riding the Dunes …
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
I first started to appreciate Islamic culture while visiting Spain’s famous Alhambra – full or Moorish influence. But there’s no better representation of beautiful Arab architecture then some of Islam’s most sacred places of worship: Mosques.
Here’re 3 of my …
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
100-Country Club: I have a few friends who claim to be in the “100-Country Club.” And while I’m not doubting them, that is a helluva lot of countries. I purposely don’t have the country count listed here (OK, 53) mostly because …