The Running of the Reindeer
Most of us know about “The Running of the Bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. One of the ultimate test of any one’s manhood. A long tradition of wearing white while you run the streets… Continue reading
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Alaska Picture Book II
for more Alaska winter photos see: Alaska Picture Book
Snapshot Sunday, Christ the Redeemer
Sometimes nature will help you with your canvas. The marble background came and went quickly, as if I planned the shoot. No matter your religion, is this inspirational? *** for more similar posts see… Continue reading
In Pursuit of Butch Cassidy, Dixie National Forest
It’s a cold April spring morning. I’m up early in anticipation of the pursuit of Butch Cassidy. He’s been spotted in the Dixie National Forest in Utah and I’ve joined the posse to capture… Continue reading
Snapshot Sunday, Kawasan Falls
Waterfalls are a symbol of power, speed, and the source of rainbows. What does it mean to you?
Home is Where The Hills Are, Anaheim HIlls
. . . . He is the happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home’ – Wolfgang Von Goethe Some people may think that the reason I travel is… Continue reading
The Awakening, San Ignacio Belize
It was a long day of traveling the night before and I was looking forward to sleeping in as I had no set plans today. Imagine being awoken at 5:30 in the morning… Continue reading
Cruising the Mighty Amazon
The mighty Amazon River is the largest drainage system in the world. Originating from the Andes in Peru and also spanning through the countries of Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador and famously into Brazil… Continue reading
Darkness
Darkness paralyzes our consciousness, crippling our mobility. Nothing good can come of it, accidents and injuries. We plan around it. The fear of the unknown grips us and renders us dysfunctional and I… Continue reading
Middle Earth, Quito Ecuador
Middle earth is the land of hobbits, orcs and elves living in a constant struggle between good versus evil. This is the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien but on this planet, middle earth is… Continue reading
The Gift
Only the truly blessed can see beauty on a cloudy day. The sun gleaming in small shards of warmth through a darkly covered sky. Beams shimmer on the water or highlight the ground like… Continue reading
In The Shadow of Charles Darwin, The Galapagos
Charles Darwin once visited the Galapagos Islands in 1835 and he was so intrigued by the flora and fauna of the islands he further studied the animal species, specifically the finch, and… Continue reading
Paradise Found, El Nido
The road to paradise can be long and arduous which adds to their uniqueness. They’re not often down the street. That’s why there hard to find. The road to my paradise started… Continue reading
My Portal Through Time and the Alaska Experience
1,000 years ago the Roman Empire split into the Eastern and Western empires and China was on its way to becoming a nation. The Tasmanian wolf terrorized the island. The dodo bird ruled… Continue reading
Introduction
My interest in adventure travel was created during my years as a child. Growing up in an immigrant household in Orange County California, we didn’t have the means to travel. With both parents… Continue reading
A Ride on Misty Mountain
The night before, it rained and made the Chugach Mountains misty and damp this morning. The clouds clung to the hillsides the morning we scheduled our Mustang ride. After a short drive from… Continue reading
Ideology of ‘Pura Vida’
‘Pura vida’, the literal meaning is pure life, and it’s the motto of Costa Rica. The phrase has multiple meanings such as full life, this is living, going great or real living and… Continue reading
Rio de Janeiro, My Trophy
The culmination of a childhood fixation and admiration, my travel trophy, Rio de Janeiro. Imagine being in the 3rd grade and doing a book report on Brazil and going to the local library to… Continue reading
A Frog Walks Into a Bar,… Trippin’ in Puerto Princesa
As we take our table in the bar, one of the girls noticed a tree frog on the table in front of us and they notified the waitress and her response was… Continue reading
La Isla Bonita, San Pedro, Belize
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro Just like I’d never gone, I knew the song A young girl with eyes like the desert It all seems like yesterday, not far away [Chorus:]… Continue reading
Sinulog
In my birth city of Cebu, Philippines there is a festival which is unrivalled by any other in the country, Sinulog. The word ‘Sinulog’ is a dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image… Continue reading
ZION best trails in the US
In my short travels through the US, I haven’t found a better group of trails than the ones in Zion National Park in Utah. You don’t have to be an avid hiker to… Continue reading