One Last Hurrah (For Now)

Looking back at what seems like a life time ago — when I was still in the planning stages of my extended Round-the-World trip and before I ever bought my first outward plane ticket — friends and family would often inquire as to how long I was planning to travel, or what event or mental shift would mark the […]

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A Final Few Days in Bombay and a Special Note on the Road Ahead

After nearly a month of touring around Northern and Central India, my time in the country has finally come to an end.  I’ve passed through majestic mountain-top forts, narrowly survived the chaotic flow of traffic from my vantage point inside a speeding tuk-tuk, marveled at the vast array of colors and aromas that characterize the marketplaces, navigated the […]

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Masalas, Naan, Thalis, and Lassi : Eating In and Around Northern India

Much like the country itself, eating in India is an adventure in strong, forceful flavors, of pungent smells that aren’t necessarily always appetizing, of stepping out on a ledge and sampling the whirlpool of unknown ingredients, and of the blending of any influence that is readily at hand.  Additionally, given this is the region of the world where […]

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Camel Safaris and Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer

Whether it is weaving through a sea of white-knuckle traffic on the back of a motorbike, harking back to the memory of a bygone era in the back of a human-pulled rickshaw, cruising the rural countryside on the back of an ATV, watching islands and beaches slowly drift by from the deck of a touring boat, or […]

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Overlooking the Cities of Pink and Blue: Jaipur and Jodhpur

To the West of the Indian capital of Delhi, and stretching all the way to the border with Pakistan, lies the storied and oft-visited state of Rajasthan, a land of deserts and camels, of clustered cities teeming with life, of medieval walls encircling historic old towns, and of majestic forts perched atop hillsides.  Originally the home to […]

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A Day Well Spent in Agra

Whenever planning one’s first trip to India, there are normally a few usual suspects that top this list as far as potential places to visit: Delhi as a port of entry, Varanasi for the spiritual bath in the Ganges, Rajasthan for the forts and temples, Mumbai for the modern city vibe, Goa for laid back […]

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Life on the Road – Part 3: Reflections on East Asia

“Life on the Road – Part 1: Reflections on Europe” can be read here. “Life on the Road – Part 2: Reflections on Southeast Asia” can be read here. The unseen movements of time continue to march onward, kindly allowing us to collect a string of memories in their wake; the paths that we walk […]

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Rainy Day, Dim Sum, and Casinos in Hong Kong and Macau

Hong Kong: Off the Southeast coast of China lies the small island of Hong Kong, a place where the cacophonous din of clinking dishes echoes out of Dim Sum houses to gingerly mix with the loud boasts of red-faced British expats looking to one-up each other’s tall tales, where the hawk-like eyes of the female shop owners […]

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Stinky Tofu, Bubble Tea, and the Legendary Night Markets of Taiwan

The act of traveling is a unique experiences that transcends all cultures and classes, an activity that can be enjoyed regardless of one’s race or religion, and is a common daydream shared by folks from of all walks of life.  As such, the variety of travelers you’ll meet upon setting off on your own journey is equally staggering and […]

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The Perfect Blend of Asian Characteristics in Taipei

When traveling the world and visiting any number of varied countries, far-flung destinations, and unique cultures, one can’t help but evaluate each destination on its own intrinsic value, balancing this against the effect of any negatives or difficulties present, and ultimately (even if it is only subconsciously) forming an answer to the question that they […]

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