Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
Nestled in the Andes Mountains, rising from the fertile Aburrá Valley, a sprawling metropolis emerges. Medellín. A once fractured amalgam … Continue reading Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
Category: Art and Culture
Colorful Contrasts in Nicaragua
My host in Masaya, Nicaragua, is a young man named Bernardo. He is interested in politics and wacky conspiracy theories … Continue reading Colorful Contrasts in Nicaragua
Nica Time is of the Essence
“I’m not afraid of death…I’m afraid of time.” Interstellar is one of my favorite movies of the last five years. … Continue reading Nica Time is of the Essence
Faith & Peace in the Venice of the East
During my long transit to Bangkok, I rewatched a documentary film that I first saw some 7 years ago, “Religulous”. The … Continue reading Faith & Peace in the Venice of the East
The Winds of Change in Thailand
Bangkok has long captivated writers because of its unique society and exotic allure. One hundred years ago in Joseph Conrad’s … Continue reading The Winds of Change in Thailand
Quetzal City: A Fateful Air(bnb)
Are you a fan of HBO’s Game of Thrones? If so, I have a stellar reccomendation for you. Be warned, it … Continue reading Quetzal City: A Fateful Air(bnb)
A Hard Talk in Xelajú
“What are we celebrating? Independence? No. We are all dependent in some way.” “Dependent on what?” I ask Henry. “Corporations. … Continue reading A Hard Talk in Xelajú
Stepping into the Surreal
This post will be mostly pictures, as words alone can’t hope to capture the dreamlike essence of the World Bodypainting Festival. … Continue reading Stepping into the Surreal
Florence: Azzurri e Bianchi
I am standing under the beating sun in Plaza Santa Croce, Florence. In front of me, 54 Florentine men are … Continue reading Florence: Azzurri e Bianchi
Football Mania in Budapest
There are few things in this world that unite people quite like the game of football. “O jogo bonito”, as … Continue reading Football Mania in Budapest
A Wayward Duck 