Turmoil

Santiago, Chile is the center of a national protest in favor of a new constitution.

The story.

Atacama Desert

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is known as the driest place on earth.

The story.

Inca Capital

Cusco, Peru was the capital city of the Inca empire. It is still a regional capital today.

For many traveling to Machu Picchu, this is the first stop.

Here’s the story.

Sacred Valley

Several hours outside of Cusco, Peru is the ruins of the Inca citadel known as Machu Picchu.

Here is my look at that mysterious place in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

72 Hours in Lima

Lima is the much traveled through capital of Peru.

It sits on a cliffside next to the Pacific Ocean. It is known for surfing and cuisine. Here’s my 72 hour guide.

Gaudi and Gehry

My trip to northern Spain led me to consider the similarities and differences between Antoni Gaudi and Frank Gehry as architects, designers and cultural influences.

My story.

Spain

Here are my notes from a ten day tour of northern Spain.

Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and Bilbao.

Traveling India

Of the countries I visited in 2019 India was the most challenging in terms of what I experienced as compared to the culture and lifestyle I am used to.

Here is my wanderer’s guide written during a stop in Spain.

Cloud Over India

During my travels around the world in 2019 I could not ignore the importance of environmental protection in many of the countries I visited.

No where was this more true than India which is shrouded in some of the worst air pollution in the world. Though the problem is one that can be solved no one seems to be taking any steps to solve it.

Traveling Nepal

Here’s my view of Nepal after spending a week and a half in the country in 2019.

72 Hours in Bangkok

72 hours in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Cambodian Genocide

The history of the genocide committed under the regime of Pol Pot in Cambodia is a legacy that still haunts the people of the country today. They want their story told so that the world never forgets.

Cambodia - 72 Hours in Phnom Penh

72 hours in Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Hidden City

While staying in Saigon, Vietnam I lived in a hidden alley community for several days.

Tucked behind the city’s crowded streets is another town many never see.

The story.

Remnants

After spending nearly a month in Vietnam I offer this look at how the memories of the U.S. war in Vietnam effect perceptions between citizens of both countries.

The Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta in south Vietnam is a key environmental and cultural resource, but it is polluted and in some cases mis-used in a way that threatens the entire eco-system of the region.

Here is my look at the issues surrounding this vital and internationally significant waterway.

72 Hours in Saigon

Spending 72 hours in Vietnam’s second city.

Traveling Vietnam

In October of 2019 I spent about three weeks traveling Vietnam from north to south.

One Sunday morning, I put together this travel guide - based on my experience - at a coffee shop in Saigon.

Development in Vietnam

A look at the tension that exists between development, the environment and economics in Vietnam.

Hanoi

72 hours in Hanoi my first stop in Vietnam.