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Cherry Blossom Season in Kyoto
There is a time in late spring where women weave through flowers. Kimonos of color mirror the latest bloom in silk stitches. The trees are in celebration, decorating Kyoto with a sea of cherry blossoms. Pink petal confetti fills the streets, sticks to stairways and...
Anello della Rupe
There's something about being up when the rest of the world is still asleep that makes me feel at home even in a far away land. It's a safe, comforting time when society is silent and the sounds of nature take over. The light of the early morning sun is at its most...
My Complete Packing List
What's in my bag? This is all I brought with me around the world. Carry-on only of course! If you are in the market to buy any of these items, clicking through from this page to purchase gives me a small commission and will help fund this site and my journey. Thanks!...
One with Lanzarote
In a land of 200 volcanoes I walked on lava, black sharp bits crunching into the soles of my shoes. The red dusting on its ridges had a magnetic pull on my heart and the sea sung songs of islands being born. I hiked in the scorching heat dreaming of shade and watched...
Ronda
Sometimes it’s hard to pick favorites, especially on this journey. I was fortunate to have my parents join me in Spain for two weeks and this time one place we visited was the clear winner. We left the hustle and bustle of the bigger Spanish cities for the small town...
My Top Travel Apps
The ease of my daily travel has been largely due to the magical device I carry around. My cellphone has been extremely valuable to me on this journey. Apart from the obvious service as a way to communicate, combined with Google Maps its navigation functionality gets...
Before We Are All Dust
I have been traveling four months now and while it still feels new, soon it will be over in a blink. Just like life. That certainty is the reason I am on this journey.
