NayPyiDaw’s Great Highway
I hate isolation. The thought of it makes me ill. Don’t get me wrong, I like my “me” time and even consider myself introverted. But the idea of fencing myself...
Lessons Learned in Vietnam
First Impressions If you’ve been in contact with me over the past few weeks, it would come to no surprise that my first impressions of Vietnam were mixed at best....
The Philippines Greatest Resource
I’m sitting at a Deus Ex Machina in the Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo… I’m literally freezing. It was snowing when I arrived in Tokyo two days ago and the frigidness...
Kyoto Nightlife
Seeking debauchery in a city of spirituality, Kyoto It goes by many names. Girls weekend, ocean getaway, getting off the grid… or in this case, a boys trip. We often...
Avoiding Awkward Roommate Encounters on the Mist Trail, Yosemite
Exploring the Mist Trail, Yosemite As I walk out the door I notice a stack of cash on my desk, $32 short. Not to mention rent was due five days...
Saudade
My mantra to help me achieve my sabbatical goals I was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Reside in Santa Monica, CA. And the world is my playground. I’ve worked...