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. Free diving is one of…
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 Immersion. These are my notes…
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 house. This teahouse is only…
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 great space my friend Vanya…
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 the architectural harp in the…
Best Things To Do in Chongqing: My China Trip
I hired a private tour guide while visiting Chongqing, China in August 2017. He helped me find this list of things to do in Chongqing. Here are the best things…
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, lots of tea (I love…
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 at a small roadside restaurant.…
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 the very bottom of the…
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 city. Pandas are everywhere! And…
