Grand Canyon National Park

As we traveled across my favorite part of the United States, the southwest, we didn’t have a lot of time to spend at the Grand Canyon’s north rim – just under 24 hours. Enough time to set up our campsite, marvel at the unusual looking squirrels, walk out to a few canyon viewpoints, drive out… Continue reading Grand Canyon National Park

Songkran

Here’s what I knew about Songkran before I found myself in the middle of it in Laos: -nothing Here’s what I’ve since learned: Songkran is the New Year celebration in Thailand and Laos. “Songkran” comes from a Sanskrit word that means “passing” or “approaching.” It represents the sun’s movement and marks the beginning of the… Continue reading Songkran

Spring in Vienna

It’s a little jarring to travel from Vietnam to Vienna, but it is nice to be able to use the tap water to brush my teeth again. My first day in Vienna, after a lunch of wiener schnitzel, I went to the Albertina art museum. The name “Albertina” is essentially the 18th century equivalent of “Brangelina”… Continue reading Spring in Vienna

Fraser Island

Fraser Island. For the rest of my life those words will remind me of two magnificent and beautiful days that will stay persevered and perfect in my memory. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. It’s a World Heritage site. It is the only place where rainforest grows on sand. It’s called… Continue reading Fraser Island