Religions Collide on Adam’s Peak
Footprints seem to mark the beginning of life for humans. We are born, and soon our little foot is being dipped in ink and imprinted…
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Crouching Lion, Hidden Temple
The crouching lion was still as a stone and surrounded by the jungle below. I approached it cautiously, wiping the sleep out of my eyes…
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Riding the Cultural Rails in Sri Lanka
I remember being in the locomotive, peering out over the tracks from my high vantage point. My hand was on the lever, and the train…
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The Three Little Temples
I’m going to huff and puff and blow your temple down! This is the story of 2 little tourists, 1 tuk tuk driver,…
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I Don’t Like Kandy
I’ve been traveling for a long time, seen a lot of countries, had a lot of good days…amazing days….but I’ve also had my share of…
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The Most Complicated Travel Visas for Americans (And How to Deal With Them)
People often say to me: “It’s just too hard…the confusing visa process, the airport security ‘strip search’, the extortionary bag fees, the long flight, my…
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11 Things in the Middle East that Surprised Me
The big billboard ad looming over the highway read “Expect the unexpected” as a man in camouflage held a shiny rifle and smiled at the…
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The Food of Lebanon
After spending a month living in Lebanon with a local family, I had many opportunities to really get to know the food of Lebanon. Prior…
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Taanayel Eco Lodge – Authentic Travel
I crave authentic experiences when I travel. I want culture not tourism. That’s why my time in Lebanon was so special; while living with a…
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Walk Beirut
“Why did you come here in February? It’s the worst month for weather; it’s so unpredictable.” This was the common question I was asked throughout…
