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Going Against the Flow (3 of 4)
Suspension bridge near Nanjing The next morning dawned sunny and clear and I arose by 6:30am. With two cameras in hand (SLR and handy-cam video), I did not want to miss a moment of this great journey. I arrived on deck just as a huge, half-completed suspension bridge was looming ahead. We had just passed
Going Against the Flow (2 of 4)
In comparison, Third Class was a series of dorm-like cabins that accommodated up to twelve passengers, while Fourth Class was similar but in dorms that held up to twenty people. Lastly there was Fifth Class – deck space only. Walking through the main foyer area of the ferry, scenes at times resembled ones of a
Going Against the Flow (1 of 4)
A three day journey of over 1000 miles up China’s
Galway, Ireland – Accommodation
Unlike the nightmare of finding accommodation in Dublin, Galway is a dream. Considering the size of the city and the amount of travelers it receives, there are plenty of hostels, and below is a partial selection. For more info on hostels in Galway and in Ireland as a whole, check out Independent Holiday Hostels of
Fortaleza, Brazil – June 2000
I am sitting typing this by the light of the full moon, which is rising over the sea now. The reason for this is not because I am having another one of my legendary economy drives (like the time when I was living in Asia and decided to only fly with PIA – my life,
A California Mom Lands in India
Well, let me tell you a bit about India. I was there in the 1980s, but there were things there then that hadn’t changed in hundreds of years, so I doubt they’ve changed much since. One thing you learn there is to be patient, whether it’s waiting two weeks to make a phone call, or
Aberdare Range National Park, Kenya: Alpine Wildlife and Hiking
A 2000 ecological overview of Kenya's mountain wilderness combined with 2026 visitor information for this overlooked national park with alpine moorlands and forest wildlife.
Moscow, Russia – Money and Laundry
Money Five Rubles The official currency is the Russian ruble (p) and the unofficial currency is the US dollar ($). The only legal tender is the ruble. There are change kiosks (Obmyen balooti) every few steps it seems, they usually post their exchange rates on big signs outside. Just put your dollars in the drawer, […]
Lhasa, Tibet: Sacred Spirituality and Modern Constraints
A 2000 spiritual encounter in Lhasa's Jokhang Temple paired with 2026 travel realities, costs, and understanding of changed access to Tibet's sacred spaces.
Brownstone Brooklyn Stoop Sales and Urban Culture in 2026
A 2000 exploration of Brooklyn's iconic stoop sales tradition, updated with 2026 context on neighborhood gentrification, preservation, and community gathering spaces.
Tim and Mari’s World Tour – Nepal
White-Water Rafting – Sun Khosi On the morning of May 28th, we set out with Equator Expeditions to begin our rafting trip on the Sun Khosi river in eastern Nepal. The river is a Class 5 white water river, that runs for over 300 km through the mountains and foothills of the Nepal Himalaya. Our […]
Travels without a Plan #4
Shitty Shitty Bang Bang – Christchurch to Queenstown After a couple of days in Christchurch, looking at all the Rental options, we finally opted for the cheapest (yes, in the true backpacker style), and we were promised a 1982 Holden Commodore, which was delivered late, due to the owner claiming that the previous user had