Last updated Aug 26, 2021 | First published on Aug 18, 2014 | USA
American interstates have a way of changing perspective. And scrambling brains. I learned this firsthand during my recent Great American West road trip. Not all, but most American West roads are so utilitarian and straight-as-an-arrow efficient that you start...
Last updated Dec 17, 2021 | First published on Jan 28, 2011 | Vagabonding Anniversaries
Last year I celebrated my 35th birthday while on a plane to Bangkok. I barely noticed, and the other passengers certainly didn’t notice. While surviving another year on this planet is a feat in itself, today is even more special: the anniversary of the start of...
Last updated Nov 11, 2021 | First published on Nov 19, 2010 | Vagabonding Summaries, Vietnam
My 30-day visa for backpacking in Vietnam seemed to burn at both ends; such a short time is not even remotely adequate for exploring this huge, mind-boggling country. Regardless, I did the best that I could — even working my way north from Saigon to as far as...
Last updated Oct 4, 2021 | First published on Aug 11, 2009 | Thailand
So just for fun, and because I’m stuck inside while Chiang Mai reminds me why I shouldn’t visit during the monsoon season, here is a four-month mind, body, soul update for my travels this year. Yes, it’s been almost five months, but us vagabonds...
Last updated Jun 24, 2021 | First published on Nov 18, 2008 | China, Vagabonding Summaries
My personal mantra even way before I ever started traveling has been: Always go where the action is. Love it or hate it, China is by far the place to find some serious action for your vagabonding needs. I was lucky enough to spend three adventurous months there in...
