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How Navigating Bryce Canyon the “Wrong” Direction Won My Heart

How Navigating Bryce Canyon the “Wrong” Direction Won My Heart

When people find out I visited 8 National Parks during my journey through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, the first thing they most often do is ask which one was my favorite. It’s like asking a mother who their favorite child is. Each one offers unique natural beauty.

Witnessing Life, Death, and Faith Through the Temples of Kathmandu

Witnessing Life, Death, and Faith Through the Temples of Kathmandu

When you see or hear the name of the city Kathmandu, visions of something mystical, spiritual, and exotic probably spring into your imagination. Surely, in this day and age it's more myth than reality, right? But after riding through its chaotic streets on a tuk tuk/rickshaw and

Off the Beaten Beach: Galveston's East End Historic Charm

Off the Beaten Beach: Galveston's East End Historic Charm

Toward the end of my vagabond days, I decided to spend some time on Texas’ gulf coast getting to know Galveston. I’d been to the island before for family beach getaways, but rather than the usual coastal condo or hotel, this time I set up my home base for

Off the Beaten Path in Tahiti: A Budget-Friendly Solo Travel Experience

Off the Beaten Path in Tahiti: A Budget-Friendly Solo Travel Experience

Quite often my travel destinations are chosen simply because I'm a sucker for a good deal, and that’s exactly how I found myself in Tahiti. When Air Tahiti Nui ran a sale for half-price of the typical flight from L.A., I snapped up two seats without

The Real Mystery of Marfa, TX

The Real Mystery of Marfa, TX

The town’s official slogan is "Tough to get to. Tougher to explain. But once you get here, you get it.” I’m not sure that last part’s really true for me. For more than 135 years, Marfa has been known for mysterious lights that sometimes appear off