So many people talk to me about a desire to travel and see the world. People who have their lives together; a career, a house, maybe a […]
U.S.A.
Wishes and fishes
Driving home tonight, I am reminded of the things I wanted most when I was lost in the rest of the world; the warm embrace of a loved […]
Asia / Singapore
The Singapore Sling
Early in life, I remember hearing about the American teenager, Michael Fay, who was caned in Singapore for vandalism in the 90’s; flesh flayed from his buttocks by […]
Asia / Motorcycles / Vietnam
Selling the bikes; parting with friends.
I’m selling the bikes today. I’m a little sad, and a little relieved. They weren’t free, and they were quite troublesome. That being said, these two monstrosities truly […]
North America / Planet Earth / PSA / U.S.A.
Chicago: The Main Event!
I’m loose on the town for the next two days, and tonight I have the decided honor of being part of the panel of experts to take part […]
North America / Planet Earth / PSA / U.S.A.
Meet Plan Go 2011: Chicago!
I am really excited about this! Since I’ve returned I have had a lot of conversations with people about the trip, and it’s been good, and sometimes hard, […]
Asia / PSA
Asian Stereotypes: Fact or Fiction?
In many parts of the world, groups of people are often generalized or stereotyped: Americans are all fat. Germans are all beer loving engineers. Russians put vodka on […]
Asia / Vietnam
Ha Long in a day
Be Careful. Everything you can read online about Ha Long Bay says this. It’s for real, you can spend a great deal of money quickly and unnecessarily while […]
Asia / Motorcycles / Vietnam
Saigon Tom’s intro to Vietnam
From roughly March, 20, 2011 What a jumpstart… what do I talk about first… My guide to Saigon, the city actually named Ho Chi Minh City but I […]
Australia
David in the land of Oz
It’s TRUE! I’m finally in Australia and I’m still reeling from the wonder of it all. I can read all the signs, I understand what everyone is saying, […]