Welcome to my life as a traveler!
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Here you’ll find stories and chronicles of my experiences and adventures as I’ve set out to see the world. You can read about where I am planning to go, where I’m currently traveling, where I’ve been, and where I dream of going someday.
I don’t dispense a great deal of advice. We all travel differently, and I don’t profess to be an expert. (If you do need travel advice, Google it, or see my list of recommended travel websites and blogs.
You’ll find plenty of photos to accompany my blog posts, but if you like, you can skip the storytelling and check out my photo albums page, with links to all my online galleries.
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Thanks, and bon voyage!
A note about photos and images on this site. Whenever possible, I have attempted to credit the source of all images that are not my own. If you find any image that you own that is not properly attributed or would like me to remove, please let me know and I will be happy to make any necessary updates to comply with copyright requirements. Most uncredited photos are in the public domain and come from Pixabay
Recent Posts
Final days in Thailand: Bangkok and Ayutthaya
My time in Thailand is coming to an end. What a fascinating country this is! Beautiful people, complicated history, exciting energy, and great food! Not to mention the architecture. Bangkok is a brilliant city... READ MORE
Kanchanaburi: River and Railroad
There is a bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi. But the River Kwai is actually the Khwae (rhymes with “hay”), and there are two branches; the bridge crosses the Khwae Yai. The... READ MORE
Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
Even though this post is about Chiang Rai, most of the time I was there, I wasn’t there. What I saw on the way from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, and what I... READ MORE
Chiang Mai: Elephants (and other things)
If you walk around the street markets in Chiang Mai, you’ll find an amazing variety of artifacts. Wood carving, silk-screen prints, paintings, t‑shirts, and so many other items. Of course there is some... READ MORE
Three days in Ao Nang were plenty
I’ll start with a disclaimer: I’m not a beach person. I don’t like lying on the beach under a hot sun. Taking a dip is nice for a quick cool-off, but then I’m... READ MORE
Ajijic to Ao Nang: Chronicle of my long journey
Saturday, 08:15 Central Standard Time I’m at Guadalajara Airport awaiting the departure of my Alaska Airlines flight to LAX. This is the first of four flights that will take me to Ao Nang,... READ MORE