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!
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Recent Posts
Northern Vietnam in a Nutshell
Once again (and for the last time on this trip) I am having to sacrifice writing anything interesting in order to get something posted before I get home. So here’s an overview of the... READ MORE
A very quick recap of southern Vietnam
I am now in Hanoi, and I have so much to share about my time in southern Vietnam and no time to do it. Our schedule has been jam-packed, and the Wifi at... READ MORE
Siem Reap: Temples, and more temples
The challenge of blogging while traveling overwhelmed me in Siem Reap. I published a very abbreviated version of this post while I was in Saigon. But now I’ve fleshed it out, maybe with... READ MORE
The emotional roller coaster of Phnom Penh
My visit to Phnom Penh was a mix of great joy and intense sadness. Here’s my attempt to unpack all the emotions I experienced in just two days. I’ll start with the sad things... READ MORE
Vientiane and farewell to Laos
After a too-short visit to Vientiane, the capital of the Lao Democratic People’s Republic, I have had to say farewell to this surprisingly beautiful country and its friendly people. (I am writing this... READ MORE
Monks, not Monkeys, and other stories from Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a delightful city. I was there for just a few days, and while it didn’t feel like nearly enough time, our OAT group crammed so much into the time we... READ MORE