Wake Up!
We all get hurt emotionally. Everyday we get hurt. Ostensibly, minor vicissitudes. My plans were cancelled due to rain. I didn’t get the ice cream…
Taking the Helm
I now know that opportunity – as it presents itself to me – doesn’t always appear as I might think it would, or as I…
Ramblings on Africa
I’ve spent more time in Africa – in excess of three years – traveling, volunteering, and working – than on any other continent on the…
Tourism in Egypt and …
One can, these days, eat at a Pizza Hut in Giza, Egypt and look out from the restaurant’s windows towards the mighty Sphinx and…
Impressions of Turkey
This part of the world is, and always has been, at the nexus of cultures, where east meets west. Bridging two continents – Europe and…
Impressions of Thailand
The people! Thailand is a country whose people are quite relaxed, easy-going, and humble. Compassion and tolerance – two very significant tenets of Buddhism –…
Impressions of Nepal
We're so grateful for the hospitality of all of our Nepali friends, old and new! Wonderfully generous, humbly giving, and deeply gracious. Particular mentions of…
Impressions of Australia
Before leaving Australia, we took a few moments to reflect on our time in this incredibly fascinating country. Here are some of our impressions and…
Impressions of Bali
After four weeks traveling around the Indonesian island of Bali, here are some of our impressions and observations: -As it is with many other popular…
Metamorphosis
International travel is a passion for me; long-term international travel, even more so. I’m so enamored by it. In the past, my experiences as a…
