Last updated Aug 11, 2021 | First published on Apr 1, 2014 | Travel Stories
Somehow, by hook or crook, my tale of adventure with Komodo dragons on Rinca Island in Indonesia managed to win a silver prize for animal encounter in the Solas Best Travel Writing of 2014. I’ve been wanting to win won of these and make it into the annual book...
Last updated Jul 30, 2021 | First published on Jan 20, 2014 | Travel Stories
There was such a tangled sadness in his eyes. The old bum’s gray beard was messy. And curls of snowy hair protruded from his watch cap. His denim jacket was dirty like clouds of cold breath. His head became even heavier as I wooshed by in my warm truck. In an...
Last updated Jan 11, 2022 | First published on Oct 4, 2013 | Travel Stories
Disclaimer: If you’re really looking for a story with a happy ending (massage optional), go read about my happy escape from the corporate world (on my scienceofescape.com site) and what backpacking travel is really like. This story may not be as juicy as you...
Last updated Mar 9, 2019 | First published on Sep 28, 2013 | Travel Stories
For the first time in seven years of travel, my room in Koh Lanta has been robbed. And after traveling some serious war-torn dungholes, this quiet island was the last place I expected it to happen. I was planning to write a happy-go-lucky post summarizing my five...
