So I’m back in the USA… but I’m not ready to delve into all that just yet. Right now I’m listening to this song on repeat and scouring through the notes on my iPhone…
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Sitting in the Lima airport on the way to Cusco is a bit like sitting outside a gate to Salt Lake City or another ski destination in the U.S. People are decked out in hiking…
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Inspiration is not a scarce resource when you’re traveling. It’s everywhere and I think it’s one of the primary things that makes traveling so intoxicating. And what does it mean to be inspired? It’s…
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The monotone, sing-song of a monk reading rang through the early morning darkness. A crowd of people spoke in hushed tones, pacing this way and that atop the temple, looking for the prime photo-taking…
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In Hoi An there are countless shops selling very similar items. Because of this, the competition is pretty stiff. Once, as I started to walk away after looking around, a shop owner said, “Tell…
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“It’s All About Timing.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this from my parents. And they’re right. But timing has never really been a strength of mine. Growing up I always…
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Making friends when you travel is a bit like camp. You form nearly instant, intense bonds that seem a bit isolated to that particular time and place. They’re a blessing but it’s something I…
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Today I made the tough decision to part ways with some friends who were heading back down to Seminyak. I just don’t feel like I’m done with Ubud and am still hoping to get…
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I’m sitting in the Boston airport, awaiting my flight to Lisbon, Portugal, and I’m so relieved to be on the brink of experiencing the benefits of my decision to make such a big life…