My Visit to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap – Cambodia Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is considered one of the man-made wonders of the world. It’s the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. In 1992 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also one of three major ancient temples in SE Asia. The other …
PHOTO GALLERY: Sea Anemones and other Soft Corals by Grahame Massicks
PHOTO GALLERY: Sea Anemones and other Soft Corals by Grahame Massicks Sea anemones are delicate soft corals found on tropical reefs around the world. Several beautiful species enhance the complex reef system. Colors range from vibrant blue to delicate lavender and pink to yellow, white, clear and green. They are home to special fish, crabs …
TRAVEL INTERVIEW: Kyle Willets of Cooking Up Prana
TRAVEL INTERVIEW: Kyle Willets of Cooking Up Prana In this week’s travel interview I’m excited to introduce Kyle Willets of Cooking Up Prana: Ayurvedic and yoga enthusiast, world traveler, and advocate of healthy living. Kyle whips up dozens of delicious wholesome recipes, offers a 4-day detox program and presents lots of other information to help everyone …
NEWS: My Feature Article in Bali & Beyond Magazine
NEWS: My Feature Article in Bali & Beyond Magazine My second feature article for the stunning print magazine, Bali & Beyond, has just been published in their Sept. 2012 issue. Any guesses what I wrote about? It’s not my usual topic. Well, sort of… It does incorporate traveling. And it is set in Bali, Indonesia. …
TRAVEL TIPS: How To Deal With Noise
TRAVEL TIPS: How To Deal With Noise My biggest pet peeve about traveling life is excessive noise. And Asia can be very noisy. There’s traffic noise: two-stroke motorbike engines, horn honking and the roar of massive traffic. There’s people noise: screaming children, chattering groups and adults who talk at yelling volumes. There are modern life …
My Visit to London Camden Markets
MY VISIT TO LONDON CAMDEN MARKETS I discovered London’s famous Camden Markets two years ago while visiting a Spanish friend who lives in London. I was very grateful to Susanna for inviting me to stay with her when I passed through the city en route to work elsewhere in England. (That later turned into my …
NEWS: My Photos in Capture the Color Contest Get Shout by Two Judges!
NEWS: My Photos in ‘Capture the Colors’ Contest Get Shout by Two Judges! Wow! I’m amazed, thrilled and honored. Two of the five judges have mentioned my photo submissions to the contest! My ‘white’ photo of salt in Amed, Bali has been mentioned by Abigail King of Inside the Travel Lab. Since Abi is the judge …
PHOTO GALLERY: Amazing Architecture of Singapore
PHOTO GALLERY: Amazing Architecture of Singapore Singapore is bursting with gorgeous and surprising architecture wherever you turn. Sparkling glass skyscrapers, creative modern designs, grand colonial British buildings, beautifully restored row shops, colorful temples of different denominations… Singapore has them all. This photo gallery presents a collection of my favorite bulidings in Singaopre, the best city …
NEWS: My Guest Post Featured on Go Backpacking
NEWS: My Guest Post Featured on Go Backpacking Once again, I’m psyched to announce that I’ve written a guest post for a Top 100 Travel Blog. This time it’s Go Backpacking, one of the longest-standing travel blogs and one of the most popular for backpackers. And once again, I’ve written travel tips about my beloved …
TRAVEL TIPS: How to Arrive in a Destination and Find a Room
How to arrive in a destination and find a room without pre-booking As a nomadic traveler, I prefer to show up in a destination and find a room after I arrive. I rarely pre-book accommodation. This has worked successfully for me for 14 years of nomadic travels. In fact, I’ve only been ‘stranded’ once, and …