Pivot to Gran Colombia
On my last morning in Quito I shared coffee with a young man from New York on the rooftop terrace … Continue reading Pivot to Gran Colombia
Category: Historic Sites
Wat’s up Cambodia?
There is something profoundly comforting about arriving in a foreign country and seeing someone holding a sign with your name … Continue reading Wat’s up Cambodia?
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
A Part of the Herd (look at this stuff, isn’t it neat?)
I love cities. I love the sounds, sights, and scenes. I love the smells and scents. I love getting lost. … Continue reading A Part of the Herd (look at this stuff, isn’t it neat?)
A Star and the Crescent Moon in a Sea of Red
The Turkish flag is a common sight along the winding streets of Istanbul. Featuring a star and a crescent moon overlaying … Continue reading A Star and the Crescent Moon in a Sea of Red
A Hidden Gem in the East
Amid the scorched earth of an oppressive and destructive communist regime, a flower blooms in the east. Bucharest, Romania, is … Continue reading A Hidden Gem in the East
Tastes and Troubles in the Cradle of Western Civilization
If you ask a Greek what their food is like, be prepared for a vivid and expressive spectacle. Like a … Continue reading Tastes and Troubles in the Cradle of Western Civilization
