The main purpose of my initial 6 month trip to Asia was buying time for cheaper living, getting some work done, a bit of exploring and pondering a few topics, which needed resolution. These goals influenced how I approached the average day and socializing. In this round about way, a huge step towards clarity has Read More
This is part 4 of a 4 part series on my visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Today we’ll visit Ta Prom. Part 3: Chau Say Tevoda Part 2: An Odyssey at Angkor Thom Part 1: The Ruins of Angkor Wat After running low on water and getting sunburnt I made my way down the steps Read More
This is part 3 of a 4 part series on my visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia. In Part 2, Angkor Thom was visited, Part 1 was Angkor Wat. After the exquisite throws of Angkor Thom, the journey continued onward to Chau Say Tevoda. Feeling a bit fatigued already the large stairways were a daunting sight which Read More
Expectations After the exciting hustle & bustle, exquisite street food and pressure cooker environment of Bangkok, I was expecting a slower pace of life amidst a crown of mountains. In this respect, Chiang Mai, Thailand didn’t disappoint. I found the city to be very easy to get around, dense and possessing a unique vibe all Read More
During my months abroad in Asia, I was missing spending time with my ‘tribe’ back in the U.S. The energy exchange and fulfillment I get from drumming and dancing around a giant bonfire until the sunrise couldn’t be found during my travels, in the way I needed it. While in Goa, India there were drum Read More
This is part 2 of a 4 part series on my visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia May 2015. In Part 1, we visited Angkor Wat. After some hours exploring the Ruins of Angor Wat, finding my tuk tuk driver proved to be a challenge. I wandered out into the blazing sun and was greeted by Read More
Welcome back to the U.S., now bend over. What a long strange trip it’s been. To say the return journey back to the U.S. after 6 months in Asia was brutal would be an understatement, being awake for about 48 hours and taking four separate flights. Leaving Chiang Mai, Thailand after Read More
Tomorrow, I’m starting the long journey back to the U.S. for a while, with a several hour stop over in Tokyo, Japan airport (maybe enough time for a quick tour). It’s been exciting, depressing, terrifying, humbling, eye opening, psychedelic and grounding this past half a year living in India (Goa (in a grass hut), Rishikesh, Read More
This is part 1 of a 4 part series on my visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia. In Part 2, we’ll head to Angkor Thom. Siem Reap, Cambodia. A land of crumbling stones, prolific ruins, twisted trees and ancient seeds of power. It’s a magical experience to freely wander such a place and observe the remnants of empires Read More
Bangkok, the city of angels. After the chaotic throws of India I was looking forward to staying in a more developed place for both comfort and getting a solid amount of work done. My hopes were especially high for eating quality street food, after eating mostly the same meals daily in both Rishikesh and Varanasi Read More