2023-05-15

Stories from China (Part 1)

I kicked off my six-week Mandarin immersion trip last weekend, finally turning years of study into real conversations. After more than five years of...

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2023-04-26

Baja Bound (Part 22)

I ended my nearly month-long trip the same way it began, by crossing back into the U.S. at Tecate. The border crossing here was...

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2023-04-25

Baja Bound (Part 21)

Today, I left Ensenada and made my way to Tecate. The ride in was marked by a surprising amount of moisture in the air....

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2023-04-24

Baja Bound (Part 20)

Today I took it slow, starting with coffee and churros for breakfast. I ordered one and was surprised when four arrived. It felt like...

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2023-04-23

Baja Bound (Part 19)

I was a bit anxious about traffic since I’m still a relatively new motorcyclist, especially heading into Ensenada where there’s much more traffic than...

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2023-04-22

Baja Bound (Part 18)

Today, I departed from Cataviña, and this ride turned out to be one of my favorites in a while. The desert here is unlike...

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2023-04-21

Baja Bound (Part 17)

Today, I left Guerrero Negro for Cataviña and had to say goodbye to Renegade, who, as it turns out, already had the name Burrito....

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2023-04-20

Baja Bound (Part 16)

Today, I saw gray whales at Laguna Ojo de Liebre near Guerrero Negro. Every year, these whales make one of the longest migrations of...

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2023-04-19

Baja Bound (Part 15)

This morning, I said goodbye to Rancho Espinoza. William, my host and the owner, shared not only his home with me, but also personal...

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2023-04-18

Baja Bound (Part 14)

This morning I toured Estero el Coyote. It’s a coastal estuary just outside Punta Abreojos, known for its winding tidal channels, abundant birdlife, and...

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