Wednesday night, I drove myself to a hospital in rural New Zealand, where I collapsed on the emergency room floor in intense pain.
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America Del Sur, Mi Corazon! Gracias Siempre
They say we never forget our first time, and in my experience that maxim applies to more than just its colloquial uses for drugs and sex. For me at least, it applies to travel, as well.
My (Humorous) Responses to the State of Modern Air Travel
At one time airports held the romantic promise of adventure, discovery, and transient moments of connection in the flow of people in motion. Not so much anymore…
Why I Travel
I travel for one simple reason: I am making something beautiful out of something terrible. — —
Photo Essay: Sunrise Over Borobudur
On the morning of Friday, January 13, I witnessed one of the most profound and memorable sunrises of my life over the Buddhist temple of Borobudur, near Yogyakarta, Indonesia. As you’ll see in the photos that follow, it’s difficult for me to put the morning into words, for I simply have none. I only have a feeling, which days later still brings tears to my eyes to recall.
How I Pack, Part 3: Putting It All Together
Here in Part 3 of my “How I Pack Series”, I’ll illustrate how my choice of backpacks and gear combine on the daily to make me compact, prepared, and most of all, organized.
2016: My Year In Music
In mid-December I opened my email and discovered a surprise: a playlist, automatically curated by Spotify, that included the 101 top songs I had listened to for the year. Curious about what might be on it, I clicked the link, and scrolled.
How I Pack, Part 2: The Things I Carry
In Part 1 of this series, “How I Pack”, I discussed my overall philosophy behind packing my bag for long-term travel. Here in Part 2 I’ll cover specifics of what I’ve chosen to put in my pack, how much, and why. Please bear with me, as this post will be somewhat long, with photos.
How I Pack, Part 1: Philosophy and Overview
In this entry, I’ll be starting a series on a fun subject many I’ve met on the road have urged me to write about: how I pack for travel.
Classic DJ Mix: Live at Stargaze X (2002)
“Live at Stargaze X” (2002) is my second recorded DJ mix ever! And it’s one of my all-time favorites, from an intimate gathering with close friends and chosen family.
