28 Jan Chasing Adventure (carefully)
At the end of each trip I make a mental tally of all the times we almost died. Not because I like to keep a track record, but because I need to monitor our success rates....
Travel Writing Tag
09 Oct Travel For Real : A Short Rant On Tourists
Travel for real. A minor example of the disconnect between traveler and tourist. How travelers can preserve cultures and destinations. ...
21 Aug Room with a View : Camping in South Africa
Camping in a pop-up tent on top of a safari truck in Southern Africa. Watching families of elephants fight over a watering hole just feet from our bed....
31 Jul Exploring Elafonisi Island : Crete, Greece
Like most beautiful places, the journey to get there is just as breathtaking as the final destination. Elafonisi was no different. We drove in from Chania on the north side of the island. The road crosses a rugged and scenic mountain, winds through a tunnel barely wide enough for one car, and eventually drops down to a stunning natural landscape. Along the mountainside drive, there are a handful of beautiful villages and towns that you must weave through. Each one...
12 Jul Photo Journal : The Malecón and the people in Havana, Cuba
I took this photo while walking down the Malecón in Havana, Cuba. The sun was setting, I didn’t have my tripod, and there wasn’t much natural light. I was terrified that I wouldn’t be able to capture the scene. If you look closely you will see an older gentleman cooking food on his front stoop. Anyone that has been to Cuba can tell you that the locals don’t have much. Their homes are simple, their refrigerators are often bare, and...
20 Jun Choose your own adventure
The greatest memories are often plucked from unforgettable moments, not particular locations. Sometimes the beauty of a place lies in it’s challenges and unpredictability. When asked to recommend my favorite places, I sometimes struggle to find the words to explain this concept. The idea that sometimes a place is nothing more than a backdrop for something bigger....
24 May Travel Journal : A Caricature of Palestine
We were on our way to a homestay in the Dheisheh refugee camp in Palestine. After navigating a wildly bizarre day, we were met with a local taxi driver that wasted no time showing us how the locals live. We were abruptly introduced to life in Palestine....
08 May Borders We Cross While Traveling
We left Tel Aviv at sunrise. Our reservations confirmed that we would spend that evening sleeping in a Palestinian refugee camp. The goal was to get from the sunny coast of Israel to the divided and fought over land of Bethlehem. Regardless of how much planning or research went into the road trip, we would never be prepared for the adventure that lay ahead....
04 Apr An Ode to Mexican Bathrooms
The sun is bright and delicate. The early morning shades of gold and yellow flow through the window and flood our entire room. The breeze is crisp and lingering, the kind that tickles your arms and tightens the skin on your face. The sound of birds chirping, the smell of bloomed flowers, and a tinge of salt water float into the room reminding me that I am near the beach. The air is warm. The constant breeze is a welcome...
29 Mar Detours in the Mexican Desert
We ended up here by complete accident. Our route from Puerto Escondido to Mexico City was closed, turning what was supposed to be a leisurely 5 hour drive into a winding and mountainous 10 hour adventure. A last-second detour prevented any thoughts of preplanning our new route. There was no mental preparation for possible obstacles or time to contemplate the best way for us to navigate the backroads through small mountain towns. After a much needed pep talk, we drove...
28 Feb A Cuban Travel Odyssey : Viñales to Havana by Taxi
What a taxi ride from Viñales to Havana taught us about Cuban people and their culture. From the pieced together classic cars to the inventiveness of the people, our journey was a microcosm of the Cuban experience. ...
21 Feb Inside Markets : Another Reason We Should Travel
The thing I love most about travel is that it forces you to experience life without the filters and the comforts we are used to. This gives you an appreciation for the immense differences between cultures....
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24 Hours in Taipei, Taiwan
Arrive in Taipei hungry and ready to walk. Start at the Shilin Night Market and eat your...
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Chasing Adventure (carefully)
At the end of each trip I make a mental tally of all the times we almost died. Not becau...
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Chicago’s Secret Eats : The Tamale Guy
Perhaps it’s a combination of the chaos and camaraderie of a late-night bar. Or maybe it...