Of course Los Angeles can get pretty hot in August, so I was looking for a shady hike not too far from where I live in Azusa, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful trail that follows a creek, and has plenty of shade. There are multiple trails, but we chose the one …
I had a great time hiking with Volodymyr and Julia to a waterfall near Yaremche Ukraine. The night before we spent the night at a resort in Bukovel. It took us maybe 20 minutes to drive Volodymyr’s Jeep Cherokee down the mountain road to get to the trail, and then another 20-30 minutes to get …
Marvelous Hiking and Ziplining at Waterfalls near Yaremche, Ukraine Read More »
I had a great time taking these pictures and talking with a couple of locals. I asked them if the Soviets built it, or the Polish, and they said definitely it was the Polish, but under the direction of a puppet dictator state (Poland of the 1950s). I’ve posted my photos at the end of …
Post-Soviet Palace of Culture: beautiful relic or symbol of communism? Read More »
A Welcoming Blend of Cultures and People The United Arab Emirates is an amazing place, and surprisingly open and free. of course it’s two main economic drivers are oil and tourism, as well as an ever growing tech sector. But what surprised me the most was the people. Think about the countries you have heard …
Discovering the UAE: Surprising Freedom, Diverse Cultures, and Modern Marvels Read More »
Early Life and First Steps in Travel Recently I heard someone say this is the Age of Travel, and talking about how easy it has become to travel and see the world. I’m doing it now, but this is nothing like my past life. My past life was about connecting to the world. I was …
A Lifetime of Connections and a New Era of Exploration Read More »
Balancing Respect and Sharing Experiences When it comes to posting about my travel experiences, I feel like sometimes there’s a balance I have to maintain. I want to be respectful of the people that I encounter while also talking about what I see. I think it can be hard for outsiders to understand other cultures, …
India Culture Shock: Food Poisoning and Trash Collection Read More »
