About Adventures of a GoodMan
My name is Greg Goodman, and this is the magazine of my life.
. . . .Through it, I invite you to join me on a virtual photographic trip around the world, complimented by stories and multimedia from the road.
Think of the site as my answer to the age-old question: I traveled; now what?
Paradise Found: Where to go in Goa, India
Sitting smack-bang in the middle of India’s picturesque west coast is Goa, a small slice of untouched paradise, complete with white sandy beaches, an array of fun water sports and a throbbing nightlife.
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Sleeping Sadhus & Begging Babas in India {-} part of my Interesting People Series
Sadhus, aka Indian Holy Men, are among the most colorful people in the entire country. Here are three of the most vibrant I have found in 6+ months in India.
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Posted in India, Interesting People, Photography
Tagged Hampi, India, Indian, Interesting People, Jaisalmer, Portrait, Sadhu, Varanasi
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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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To Postprocess or Not to Postprocess? That is the Question!
Just because I can postprocess an image, does that mean that I should? In this post, I explore that question by taking a look at 4 versions of the same image and letting you decide.
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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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Posted in Best of the Site, Featured Posts Slider, Growing as an Artist, Photography, Social Media, Travel Journals
Tagged India, Photography, Thailand
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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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Placemat // a Graphic Art Exploration of Food Around the World
What do kitchens, food, restaurants and street stalls look like all around the world? That’s what Placemat explores through travel photography and graphic art.
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Posted in Featured Posts Slider, Highlights, My Favorites, The Symmetry Project
Tagged Art, Food, India, Restaurant, Southeast Asia, Symmetry, Thailand, The Symmetry Project
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What is the Symmetry Project? (it’s my life’s work!)
the Symmetry Project is my life’s work and a new way of exploring the universal needs of humanity through travel photography and digital art. Learn more and see samples.
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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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My Goat Friends in Bhagsu, India // Photos of the Day
Photographs of two extremely curious goats in Bhagsu, India. In fact, one was SO curious, that I had to wipe the lens off after he “nosed” it.
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Posted in Animals, Nature, Photo of the Day, Photography
Tagged Animal, Bhagsu, Goat, India, Photo of the Day
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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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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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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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Eating on the Floor in Comfort // Touristic Restaurants in India
All over India, travelers on the floor, sit knee to knee, sipping chai all day. It’s a national phenomenon: continental restaurants with tables a mere foot off the floor, packed daily with happy customers.
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Posted in Featured Posts Slider, Food, Food, India, Interiors, My Favorites, Observations, What's Backpacking Like, Yoga, Mountains & the Dalai Lama in McLeod Ganj
Tagged Backpackers, Bhagsu, Culture, Food, Goa, Hampi, Hippies, India, McLeod Ganj, Relaxing, Restaurant, Rishikesh, Travel Guide
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Hangin’ @ His Holiness’ Home ::: the Dalai Lama Complex in McLeod Ganj
Photography, stories and video from a visit to the exiled home of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, in McLeod Ganj, India. Highlights include a monk debate, temples, off-limit rooms and more.
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Standoff at the Pakisatan/India Boarder at Wagah
Every day at sunset, a battle is waged on the Pakistan-India border at Wagah. Soldiers high-kick. Crowds cheer and jeer. Guns are drawn. Flags are lowered. And nothing is ever accomplished.
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