The world is full of amazing places and interesting people. Join me as I explore a few. Travel comes in many flavors, each offering different insights into the lives and cultures of people we share this planet with. Short moments of engagement bring sparks of connection which lead to understanding and caring and a bit of joy, if we are lucky.
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In September 2023, I spent a few weeks on a farm in Western Australia doing farm chores and helping with the annual Canola Festival. We kept in touch after I left. When I sent a picture of the Mural I did in Ocean Shores, Pam, one of the owners, sent.....
Change of plans After searching flights and hotels and beaches to come up with a great combination of price and experience for the two weeks before I met my son, Brian, in Taiwan, I completely threw in the towel. Between the rainy season in the region, challenging transportation to the.....
Kad Sala Village Just over a week ago, I traveled south of Chiang Mai to my current workaway stay at Kad Sala Village. Every day is a little different. Some days, I teach English alongside the other 6 volunteers. We have students from 4 to 12 years old, mostly beginning.....
