I have never been a person that liked routines. I understand how they can ground someone or add a sense of order in an otherwise hectic world but if anything they make me uneasy. I crave variety, adventure and a diversity of experiences. Routine, to me, is boring....
Century Egg How Does a Black Egg Taste? It used to be, just the thought of eating a Black Egg (or Century Egg) scared me. I love my eggs – scrambled, boiled, poached, sunny side up, over easy or over medium or even deviled. I like them Benedict, Migas, burrito,...
It is hard to believe I have been in Asia for almost a year and have now been privileged to witness two Yee Peng celebrations. Last year I attended the Yeepeng Lanna International festival near Chiang Mai, Thailand which is an amazing spectacle designed largely for...
Nusa Lembongan or Lembongan Island is located just southeast of Bali, Indonesia in the Indian Ocean. It is accessible by speedboat from Sanur, Bali in about 30 minutes. The tiny island is surrounded by coral reefs, blindingly white sand beaches and sheer limestone...
Thailand Baby Elephant Attack Some days you wake up and just don’t know what to expect. After a fun day of riding with Sarah on the Samoeng Loop around Chiang Mai, Thailand we decided to stop off in the diminishing light and enjoy a coffee at one of the many premium...
I came across this peaceful scene while visiting Hoi An, Vietnam. The water was calm, the light was perfect and fortunately, there weren’t many crowds to spoil the shot. Good photography is a skill but sometimes you have to point your camera at beautiful...
What Personal Freedom Means to Me Personal Freedom Requires Radical Acceptance Last summer I was on a planned trip to the United States for a few weeks and did a lot of thinking about “freedom” and what it really means. Freedom is a word that is very much in your face...
It Was A Typical Vietnamese Barber Shop. I Took No Mind Of The Clean Ear Part The Haircut Came Our Great! I was starting to look a bit shaggy while I was visiting Hoi An, Vietnam so I struck out in search of a place to get a shave and haircut. A few blocks away from...
