Weekend on the Mogollon Rim
Arizona is an amazing state! As the summer heats up in Phoenix, there are always cooler places to escape to. […]
Coffee-to-Sit: Balkan Kava Culture
Balkan countries comprise a confluence of cultures, and when they sit down to a coffee, history is at once brought
Visit Papua New Guinea: Mt Wilhelm & The Goroka Show
Visit Papua New Guinea: Climb Oceania’s tallest peak, scuba, or join the Goroka dancers. Feather headdresses, grass skirts, face paint, and bone-strung noses–a cultural legend with hundreds of tribes and 800+ languages is awaiting.
The Last Tibetan Walled Kingdom: A Perspective of Heaven
If it takes learning a broader perspective to widen how we perceive, perhaps traveling can give us a glimpse of Heaven. This is my story of visiting the last Tibetan walled Kingdom of Lo Manthang. A Kingdom that has been hidden in the Himalayas for centuries.
Himachal Pradesh: Find the Power of Saying Yes
Find the power of saying yes! I said yes to a summer in India’s Himachal Pradesh. In three months mapping remote Himalayan villages I found epic landscapes, people, languages, and customs. Saying yes pushes us to embrace the fear of the unknown moment by moment.
Waiting for Hope, the Birthing Room of Purpose
We are all waiting for something. Are you letting your wait birth a greater purpose? This is a story of hope in the wait–a story about finding out about my daughter.
Skip the National Parks: Head to the Sawtooth Wilderness!
Sawtooth Wilderness–national park level beauty without the crowds or fees. Thinks Alpine lakes, unadulterated forests, and frosted mountains. The trails are beckoning, hot springs are steaming, and trout biting! What are you waiting for?
Horseshoe Bend: Better From Above or Below?
Horseshoe Bend–where the iconic the blueish-green Colorado River bends around a layered canyon. Have you ever wondered what it is like to experience it from below? If you are interested in exploring the less traveled depths of the canyon, here is a sneak peek. I answer the question: Is Horsehoe Bend better from above or below?
A Birthday Wish for the Philippines
As I write this, it’s my Birthday! In honor of my special day, my Aunt and Uncle wrote a guest
Books to Unlock Your Inner ‘Change the World’
The more you see of the world, the more likely you are to realize vast needs. That said, unlocking opportunities
5 Ways NOT to be a Tourist
It’s usually easier to hop on a plane to Paris and snap a picture of the Eiffel tower, than create