Freediving in Thailand
How often do you think you might die? I signed up to take a freediving workshop on a remote island in the Gulf of Thailand. ...
Freediving in Thailand: My Workshop Notes
Freediving is growing in popularity. I took a Level 1 SSI certification workshop in Koh Tao, Thailand. My instructor’s name was Candelaria working for Blue ...
Cathay Pacific’s Tea House in The Pier, Hong Kong Airport
This is what jet-lagged traveler dreams are made of: Cathay Pacific’s newest and largest airport lounge in Hong Kong, The Pier, has a dedicated tea ...
Bali Climbing Wall at Tokei Ubud Review
Some sad news: Unfortunately this climbing gym burned to the group and is no longer open. I’m keeping this post online in memory of the ...
Bambu Indah in Ubud, Bali
This all-bamboo open-air indoor-outdoor room is my new favorite thing. It is a lounge on the Bambu Indah property near Ubud, Bali. Special note to ...
I Saw Wild, New, and Interesting Things in China
I spent a week traveling through Sichuan province in China with my friends in August 2017. I saw solar-powered Buddhist sound machines, leave-anywhere bike rentals, ...
Real Chinese Food: Lunch in Leshan, China
Family-style eating is great. It is like a “Build Your Own Buffet” adventure. Here is a breakdown, dish by dish, of a typical lunch order ...
Mount Emei: Hiking Tips and Photos
My friends wanted to attempt a one-day full hike of Mount Emei. Led by my friend Michael Alexis, we set out at 7:30 am from ...
Panda Zoo in Chengdu, China
Today I went to the largest research center for the Giant Panda located in Chengdu, China. This is the most popular tourist destination in the ...
