Going for a Ride on the Battambang Bamboo Train February 1, 2016When I was a kid, my mom tried to deter my sister and I from begging for carnival...
Hello Cambodia! Traveling to Phnom Penh November 6, 2015I travel solo often, though it rarely ever feels that way. Usually, I brace myself for noisy hostel...
Working for Elephants: A Better Alternative to Trekking in Thailand April 13, 2015There was a time where I enjoyed going to SeaWorld (like any San Diegan has) in blissful ignorance....
Gettin’ Down in Krabi Town, Thailand March 9, 2015What the hell is going on!? I thought, as the man who served me lunch just hours before poured kerosene into...
What’s it like Scuba Diving in a Lightning Storm? February 5, 2015Suddenly, everything was silent. I no longer smelled the fumes or heard the rumbling of the dive boat’s...
Koh Samui: The Island to Kick Back On February 3, 2015If Koh Samui created it’s own calendar, every day would be Sunday with all clock hands pointing to...
Bangkok is Chaos: The Clash of Consumerism and Religion January 23, 2015On my left I see a billboard that commands, DO NOT GET TATTOO OF BUDDHA! BUDDHA IS SACRED....
Twenty-four hours in Guangzhou, China November 6, 2014The ticketing lady’s face turned a violent red as her twiggy arms dragged my 52 kilogram canvas suitcase...