Image of a Sadhu Watching the Ganges River While Enjoying Morning Chai Tea Varanasi Images I had been traveling in India for a few weeks now, and there were moments when I thought, in some small way, that I had it figured out. More than anything, India is a country of...
Cobblestone Streets of Cesme, Alacati, Turkey Arriving In Cesme, Alacati, Turkey I arrived in Cesme, Alacati, Turkey knowing almost nothing about the place. Several Turks, people “In the know,” that I had met from different parts of Turkey said Alaçati and the Cesme...
I am writing this on the last day of 2016, and I thought I would take some time to summarize and reflect a bit about the year that has passed and the continuing retirement travel adventure in general. Many people find it difficult to be cheerful about 2016 but, as we...
Elephant Polo team returning from practice in Nepal I made this image on the edge of Chitwan National Park in Nepal during my On the Go Tours, Highway to the Himalayas trip. We were just leaving the park in our Jeeps when we spotted this group crossing the river on...
Even though I am an experienced traveler, I am not normally a guided tour type of guy. I have been traveling the world, solo or with a few friends, for over 35 years. Even before I retired five years ago to travel full time, I never thought twice about looking at a...
My Dream to Make Pictures of India I dreamt about India. From the time I arrived in Asia, a trip to India was something I pined for. Sensual, crowded, intense, aromatic, frenetic, picturesque and bright, are just a few of the adjectives I have heard fellow travelers...
I often get emails with health questions related to my travels and I thought it might be a good idea to just put them out here. PLEASE, do your own homework and do what works for you. This is how I handle things. I am not saying it is the correct way, or what you...
One of my favorite things about Bangkok, Thailand is being able to see all of the different faces it presents. A few months ago I had an overnight layover and decided, instead of spending the evening at the Lebua SkyBar, to go wander the streets around Chinatown, have...
