Think of the loudest bang you have ever heard. Now, multiply that sound by ten. Now, place that sound next to your ear. Now make a tree explode. […]
Africa / Asia / Central America / Europe / Middle East / North America / South America
Year One
A friend told me recently that I tend to write things that no one but me will understand. I suppose it is ok if this turns out to […]
Asia / Cambodia
Angkor Wat?!
American dollars. American music. American citizens. How is this Asia again? Upon my arrival at the border to Cambodia, I was given a number of lectures on how […]
Asia / Cambodia
Cambodia: First Impressions
I am in a tourist bubble. From the border to Siem Reap, I am aware that nothing is authentic. It is made as it is to be comfortable […]
Asia / Thailand
Thailand: Exit Interview
Thailand; meaning Land of the Free. That seems to be the pervading theme here. You are free to do whatever you want, but at your own risk. After […]
Asia / Thailand
Project Terminator: Wrap Up
Oohweeeeee!!! That was the noise that every one of the Muay Thai coaches made when I punched or kicked or elbowed the striking pads with particular force and […]
Asia / Thailand
Project Terminator: Week One Wrap-Up
For the end of week one of Project Terminator, rather than just type up some of my observations, I thought I would try something different and toss in […]
Asia / Thailand
Thailand and Project Terminator
For the month of January, I will be in Thailand training at a Muay Thai / MMA camp: Tiger Muay Thai. I’ll be training, 6 days a week, […]
Holidays
Christmas Wishes
“OMG! I wish I could do that!” Each time I have a conversation about the trip, this phrase comes at me. Often followed by “one day…” or “but, […]