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 May 29, 2020 | 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 corporate hell and what backpacking travel is really like. This story may not be as juicy as you hope. I am writing this blog post in my...
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...
Last updated Nov 14, 2018 | First published on Nov 14, 2008 | Travel Stories
Today is my three-year anniversary of giving an official “I am getting the heck out of here” notice to IBM and exiting the corporate world forever. Needless to say, I haven’t missed my cubicle much since then. To celebrate (and because I don’t...
