Don’t Fear A Visit To Myanmar
**Sadly, due to recent events, I'm adding this note and suspending the series before completing Part III. In October and November 2016, an increase in violence in the northern regions has led to a num…
Asia
The Mysteries of Angkor and Angkor Wat
When I first learned of Angkor, it was through photos and stories of Angkor Wat. At the time I had no idea that Angkor W…
Southeast Asia – What I Expected vs. What I Experienced
I felt the grinding sound of the landing gear lowering below my feet. That hydraulic rumble that reminds me you’re most …
Solo Travel, Sexual Assault and the Conversation We’re Not Having
Among independent travelers under 35, a majority of those taking to the road are women. This often surprises people beca…
Holy Shit, I Just Ate A Massive Cockroach
One of the semi-cliche things to do when you visit Southeast Asia is to eat bugs. In some ways it's a bit of a coming o…
Cambodia in 20 Instagram Photos
I’m currently hard at work sorting through the 4,000+ images I snapped during my visit to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. However, while the final “National Geographic Standard” shots are starting to …
Vietnam in 15 Instagram Photos
I'm currently hard at work sorting through the 4,000+ images I snapped during my visit to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand…
The Human Safari
As children, we often assume different roles while re-enacting grand fantasies. All hail to Cesar, riding atop a palanqu…
Amazing Local Thai Food Just Off Khao San Road in Bangkok
One of my absolute must-dos for Bangkok was to sync up with fellow Arizonan expat, and travel foodie master blogger and …
The Stupid Myths We Believe as Western Travelers Time and Time Again
I'm narrowing in on accomplishing a major life goal on my bucket list. Before I turn 31 my aim is to have visited 50 cou…