The best place to begin is very far away from the destination itself, in a city called Yangshuo. Littered with dramatic limestone mountains and majestic countryside, it is a truly otherworldly scene. We had spent a day rafting on bamboo rafts with a guide navigating the river with only a bamboo pole in hand. … Continue reading From Tibet to The Top of The World
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Cristo and His Final Breath
It’s been nearly a decade since I was on the plane, flying for endless hours between the cusp of space and the depth of the Pacific. I said goodbye to my family on the phone from the terminal at San Francisco International and stepped directly onto the plane, destined for what I largely felt was … Continue reading Cristo and His Final Breath
Suicide in Shanghai
I imagine I had already been in China for nearly two to three months when, once again, I was awoken by blaring horns that screamed and yelled incessantly, as if I were above the floor of some colossal stock exchange. It was routine, really, and like German clockwork, it would start with one single and … Continue reading Suicide in Shanghai
Mad Matt in The Golden City
San Francisco, over the years, has become a favorite city of mine. However, I can’t say this was the case on my first impression. The first time I strolled into San Francisco was on a road trip, and I clearly remember my first thought. This place is just a rock with concrete on it. I … Continue reading Mad Matt in The Golden City
The Time Traveler
The Traveling Bedouin, my best friend for nearly two decades now, has invited me to share in my thoughts and travels. I pondered about my blog and then decided that, much like traveling, it would be far more rewarding to experience this trip with a companion. In sitting down to write and share whatever thoughts … Continue reading The Time Traveler
The Prodigious Pen 