Witnessing the World, One Journey at a Time
For more than two decades I’ve travelled the globe seeking to experience humanity’s richness and diversity through adventure, history, and cultural immersion. Come along as I share my experiences, past and present, from around the world. Start Exploring
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I Fractured my Leg Traveling Central Asia’s Silk Road

Tracing the Fabled Silk Road through Central Asia
“You’re going where?!” the familiar question asked by friends and family about out planned nineteen-day trip to Central Asia. “The Stans. The Silk Road countries.

Chesapeake Bay’s Tangier and Smith Islands Are Disappearing Slices of Americana
“Island life.” What comes to mind when you hear those words? Warm climes, palm trees, sandy beaches, piña coladas, tropical sunsets? Two inhabited islands in

Japan’s Remote Koyasan Holds Spiritual Wonders of Buddhism
Traveling by train thrills me; I feel like I’m on an amusement park ride. On this track to Mount Koya, nature’s beauty and humanity’s creations

We Sail India’s Ganges River in Search of the Bengal Tiger
India. The name evokes a range of reactions and emotions, from wondrous and magical to crowded, noisy, and poor. From my seven trips to the subcontinent, I can confirm that India exhibits both extremes. I’ve made my own peace with this dichotomy, allowing myself to experience the rich aspects of