8 Days, 3 Cities, 5 Airplanes – this is fast travel. This week I’ve been on a whirlwind trip of China and I’ve been moving around so fast that I can never remember what my hotel room number is let along what floor I’m on when I get in the elevator and stare blankly at […]
Fall Colors in 5 Unique Destinations and How to Photograph Them
Fall is probably my favorite time of year. I love the cool, crisp weather, and the thought of bundling up, drinking bourbon, and eating apples and comfort food. I also love the fall because of the colorful fall foliage, smells, and of course photography. Fall is a great time to travel, and there is a […]
Where to Stay in Sri Lanka from Luxury to Budget
Everyone asked me the same question once they found out I had been to Sri Lanka 3 years before, “Has it changed since you were here last?” It took me a long time to determine that answer, but after spending 2 weeks there with way too much time looking out the window of a vehicle […]
Rickshaw Run Thrills and Agony
“The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” I can still see the poor skier loose his balance and slide down the mountain with skis criss-crossed and pointed every direction. He seemed to bounce across the ground as the well-known words are spoken to kick of the Wide World of Sports every Saturday when […]
The View Inside My Rickshaw
I already showed you the view outside my rickshaw during the Rickshaw Run, now it’s time to get a little glimpse of inside our rickshaw and what some of the ups and downs of driving this tin can 2,300 miles in India was. I’ve put together a little Rickshaw Run video – however, I am […]
The View From My Rickshaw
Only one team member can drive at a time during the Rickshaw Run, so that means half of the time you are a passenger. As a passenger, the back seat wasn’t very comfortable, but somehow we managed to sleep, eat, drink, and backseat drive all from the rear seat. A few days when I had […]
Rickshaw Run FAQ’s
Thinking about doing the Rickshaw Run after following our experience in April 2014? You’ve read through all the adventurous marketing hype and you are ready to sign up! But wait – you’ve got a few Rickshaw Run questions first such as how do you determine a route, where do you sleep, where do you eat, […]
Getting a New Perspective
I was smiling, a big grin that made my eyes crinkle into their normal etched laugh lines, then I opened my eyes. I was within inches of George and Charlie – nose to nose – grinning ear to ear. We looked each other in the eyes as we embraced each other smiling. My daily yoga […]
Solving Market Mysteries
“What is it about photographing markets that you like?” Charlie asked. We were both leaving the early morning fish market on a bit of a morning high that normally is brought on by coffee intake. But this morning there was no coffee – only fish. The last 40 minutes were spent walking around taking photos. […]
Sleeping on a Private Island
“You know what I just realized? We are on a private island of our own!” Sherry cocks her head ever so slightly to consider this. She lets out a laugh! “You are right!” It is our second day at Soma Kerala Palace, an Ayurvedic Resort that is situated on a tiny private island, on a […]