Xi’an and the Terracotta Army
Before I was born my parents launched a program which paired archaeologists with high school kids eager to learn through a hands-on exploration of history. Though they had retired from the field by th…
Travel
Blog posts on travel and travel related material including how to tips, travel narratives, tricks, videos, photos and posts written in the travelogue style from all over the world.
Introducing Practical Curiosity: The Guide to Life, Love & Travel
If you've noticed that things have been a bit quiet around here of late, I'm thrilled to share with you the reason why. …
Roadtrip Iceland: The Southern Coast in Black and White
When preparing for this trip, I reached out to Auto Europe and asked if they were interested in sponsoring our rental. T…
Ngorongoro Crater in Photos
The final leg of my wonder-infused 9 day safari through Tarangire, Lake Natron, the Serengeti and Ngornogoro Crater star…
On Photo Safari: The Serengeti and Lake Natron
When I booked my initial trip to Tanzania and lined up my 9 day safari through Tarangire, Lake Natron, the Serengeti and…
Slovenia: One of Europe’s Greatest Secrets
I've discovered a new favorite destination in Europe and it was a total surprise.
I didn't expect it. In fact, I didn't know what to expect.
But, I fell in love with Slovenia even after it decla…
The Big Cats of the Serengeti
The four days I spent in the Serengeti were full of incredible experiences. One of the things you always dream about is …
I Shot My African Safari on a $200 70-300mm Lens and Loved the Results
As I prepared for my nine day Tanzanian safari I languished in tormented indecision over what gear I needed for the trip…
Cost Breakdown: An 8 Day Trip to Beijing and Xian
Just did the post-mortem on the total cost for David and I's 8 days in China. This is a quick one and since it was cash-…
Turning 32 – Reflections on Success, Travel, Generalism and Relationships
I waved goodbye to 31 and ushered in 32 in a hostel in central Beijing followed by a trans-continental flight to Europe.…