Coast-to-coast: San Francisco to Savannah (Part 2)
Today, we set out for Yuma, known as the "Sunniest City in the World" with over 90% sunshine annually. It also served as a...
Coast-to-coast: San Francisco to Savannah (Part 1)
This morning, we set off on our coast-to-coast journey! My plan is for us to be on the road for most, if not all,...
March 20, 2024
Last weekend, I made my way to the California Delta. The rivers and streams were vibrant and the land looked so lush. It also...
Six weeks along China’s waterways
Last year, I spent six weeks backpacking across China. I explored waterways both far in China’s interior and near its coastline. My journey enabled...
The San Diego Union-Tribune – I was stunned and awed by my Baja motorcycle trip
Last March, on my 38th birthday, I was laid off from work. I wish I felt bitter. I wish I was angry that I was...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 39)
For my final post, I had hoped to share an amazing story about my last meal. Unfortunately, in my haste to make it to...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 38)
I arrived in Beijing in the evening, and it was blistering hot, nearly 100°F (36°C). When I left the metro, I worried that I’d...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 37)
For my last night in Suzhou, I enjoyed a live pingtan performance. Originating in Suzhou and often performed in the Suzhou dialect, it originated...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 36)
In the morning, I visited Shantang Street, sometimes referred to as the "First Street in Suzhou." It was constructed in the 9th century during...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 35)
The weather in Suzhou has been so lovely lately. I kid. Although, I can’t really complain. I haven’t experienced any intense rainfall since arriving...