Travel Journals

What Does Traffic Look Like in the Philippines?

During my time in the Philippines, I stood or sat on several street corners and filmed the world going by. What I loved most was the contrast between each video.
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Glowing Hot Air Balloons & Gangnam Style at Night

Photos and videos of hot air balloons, fireworks, marching bands, and abstract colors from the 2012 Thailand International Balloon Festival in Chiang Mai.
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My Epic Tour of Agra, India. In a Tuk Tuk. Which I Drove.

1,800 words and 24 photos exploring why Agra is bursting with exquisite examples of traditional Indian architecture. Plus, the story of how I drove a tuk tuk.
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Ancient Temples, Ancient Beggars // a Sri Lankan Photo of the Day

The steep stairs leading to the Ancient City of Dambula are usually swarming with tourists and locals climbing up to pay homage to their Gods.
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Towering Crosses Above the Rhine — Cologne’s Kölner Dom Cathedral

Alongside the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany, a pair of towering spires seem to stretch halfway to heaven. See photography and learn more about the Kolner Dom – Cologne Cathedral.
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Why I Live in Chiang Mai, Thailand – a Video Interview With Overlander.TV

Check out my interview with Overlander.TV about life as a digital nomad living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It covers travel photography, cost of living, and why it’s a great place to live.
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Ponds on Fire, a Full Moon & Buddhist Lent (Asalaha Bucha Day)

Asalaha Bucha Day is one of the most important holidays on the Buddhist calendar and a wonderful time to be in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Learn the history of Buddhist Lent, complete with vibrant night photography
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3 Amazing Travel Experiences That Changed My Life! – #TeamPurple

Volunteering on an Indian vegan reforestation commune, living in a remote Nicaraguan village, and saving a burning bungalow at 3am. These are my entries for the Travel Blogger Relay: Go #TeamPurple
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7 Awesome Photos from my Current Backpacking Adventure

Here are 7 of my absolute favorite photos from my current backpacking adventure across India and Thailand. They include sunrises, sunsets, running from a fire and the worst pillow ever!
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A Local’s Guide to Bhagsu: a Small Hillside Village in McLeod Ganj, India

Waterfalls, Yoga, Israelis, Backpackers, Hell and more fill the streets and mountainsides of Bhagsu, India. Check out my favorite things to do and places to see.
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How I Snuck my Late Great Aunt Past Taj Mahal Security

The story of how I almost caused an international incident trying to bring the ashes of my late Aunt Donnie in for a tour of the Taj Mahal.
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Jail Cells & Guesthouse Suites for $7/Night at Bhagsu Villas in India

OK, to be fair, there was nothing “villa-esque” about Bhagsu Villas. It was just like any other guesthouse in India: just with a cool name. Here are some photographs and stories from my 3 weeks there.
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Earthquakes, Jam Sessions, Spiders & Observations of Bhagsu / McLeod Ganj

Reflections, Observations & the Little Things in Bhagsu and McLeod Ganj, India. Read about my experiences with vibrant accompanying photography.
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How Old Tube TVs Become Air Conditioners in Indian Hotel Rooms

In India, Water Coolers are a common alternative to AC. But what the heck are they, and how do they work? Find out with photos, video and details of just what an evaporative cooler is.
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Reflections on a Month Living in Rishikesh, India

Random musings, observations and experiences from a month of living in Rishikesh, India…plus a few days on the road visiting Amritsar and the Golden Temple.
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Closet & Cavern-Sized Guesthouse Rooms in McLeod Ganj, India

Learn what’s it like staying in a pair of guesthouses in McLeod Ganj, India. One was a closet-sized room run by Buddhists; the other was paradise nestled in the mountainside with full views of the Himalayas. Both cost under $12/night.
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22 of the Weirdest & Grossest Chip Flavors in Thai 7-Elevens

7-Elevens in Thailand have a wide assortment of strange and gross (to some) chip flavors. Here are 22 of the oddest ones I’ve encountered, including Lobster Hot Plate, Peking Duck w/Sauce, Buttered Corn and Crab Fried Rice.
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Nature’s Intersection With Humanity :: Skylines on Mountainsides

In McLeod Ganj, lush green hills hug rows of colorful buildings while single farmhouses dot the nearby forest. Houses are horizontally and vertically staggered and everyone has a view of the mountainside and Himalayas.
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FIRE! ^^ and How I Saved a Thai Bungalow Village at 3am

As a towering inferno billowed smoke, flames and sparks into the night sky, our bucket brigade was hard at work trying to save the bungalow village we were staying in.
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Torture Feels So Good(ish) ::: 5 Days of Iyengar Yoga Training

I’m not a particularly flexible person and the concept of yoga is pretty scary to me. So why did I take a 5-day Iyengar Yoga course? Read about the experience, see some photos and have a few laughs…
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