[I chose this cover picture because as I was exploring the ancient Candi of Borobudur in Indonesian, I was touched by how beautiful it was and I couldn’t explain it. At the same time, I could hear two people (one … Read More
2012 travel
A Moment When You Just Pause – Cu Chi Tunnels
It’s been well over 6 hours since I left Cu Chi a province 60 km north of Saigon. Growing up you learn about the Vietnam War and through the years I’ve read numerous articles and books about the war from … Read More
Back from Halong Bay and a Surprise Meet
I didn’t know what to expect when I booked the trip to Halong Bay, Vietnam. I figured it would just be another check in the list of “amazing” places people had to go see and experience. The van picked Liam … Read More
Airplane Ritual: Heading for Laos
This is part of the last leg of my journey in 2012. I definitely learned a lot more about myself than I could have ever anticipated. I finally let go of the past for the most part and allowed myself … Read More
A Few Months After Dalla
I was able to finally download the rest of the videos from my Samsung Galaxy S phone. I began the editing and uploading process for YouTube. I haven’t seen the videos in quite some time and after reviewing them it … Read More
A Chat with a Young Inspirational Monk
In Mandalay, we did what any good tourists would do and that was to make it up Mandalay Hill on the infamous 45 minute barefoot ascent. I timed it. We made it to the hill top, including photo stops, in … Read More
Temples, Stupas and Pagados. Welcome to Bagan!
Bagan, Myanmar is like a Disneyland for adults and I loved every minute of it from the sun that attacked us from above, to the dusts that encircled us and through the bumpy horse carriage rides. One word…AMAZING! We hired … Read More
Finding a Bit of Myself in Dalla
I go to different places to experience things I normally wouldn’t experience at home. These experiences become embedded in my mind and motivates me to do something to change the world for the better. But, at times, these experiences become … Read More
The Shwedagon Paya (The Golden Pagoda)
We walked a couple miles exploring the city and the sun was going to set in a couple hours. I see in the distance the Golden Pagoda. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life. I sat down on … Read More