“Authentic.” What does that word even mean? Part of the reason we travel is to have an “authentic” experience. We […]
An “Authentic” Hill Tribe Trek in Chiang Rai, Thailand Read Post »
The Oriental Pearl Tower is arguably the most iconic representation of Shanghai’s skyline. It may be the most iconic representation
The Oriental Pearl Tower – Yesterday’s Future, Today! Read Post »
Spending two weeks at home will surely teach you how to survive a self-quarantine. In the end, it wasn’t so
UPDATE: The 2020 overseas primary is over now, so if you just came here, sorry you missed your chance. Results
When I first heard about the Coronavirus, I said a hearty “meh”. Every year it seems like there’s some new
My first-time scuba diving, my stomach churned like a typhoon. I sat on the edge of the boat breathing in
The beach at Da Nang is considered by some to be the best in the world. We think of many
Da Nang was dang disappointing. But also, it wasn’t? Read Post »
Thick stalks of bamboo tower overhead. The tops sway back and forth in the breeze. Birds are chirping. The air
I’m not talking about the rulers of the Chinese Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution. The Gang of Four I’m
The thing about Beijing that struck me the most was how gritty it all was. Gritty to the point that
