How I Became a National Geographic TV Star

Get Lost in Korea on NGC

Take me to Half Hair!

Carrie at the Taj Mahal

5 Must-Visit Places in Bali, Indonesia

37 Vibrant Photos from a Magical 2015

Stars above Harbin Hot Springs in California

These 75 Brave Kids got Free Life-Changing Surgery

A mother is reunited with her son after cleft palate surgery in Xingyi, China

Finding the Lost City of Kuelap

The ancient fortress of Kuelep, Peru

Inside Thailand’s Most Famous National Park

A green field at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand

61 Photos from an Awesome 2014

My wife, Carrie, and I do acro yoga in the Bolivian Salt Flats

Sunrise with 12,999 Monks

A devotee is surrounded by 12,999 monks in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Hitchhiking to Turkish Ruins … in a Hail Storm

Lycian Tombs at the Tlos Ruins in Fethiye, Turkey

The Guide Wanted $5 More — what would YOU do?

Myo driving his trishaw in Dala - outside of Yangon, Burma

Everyday Life on the Inca Trail

Rumble! Crash! LANDSLIDE! »» an epic adventure to the Ecuadorian Border

Our fearless landslide hiking crew: Me, Gosha and my wife, Carrie

Explore Patagonia … the End of the World

Finding the Lost City of Machu Picchu

The classic Machu Picchu postcard shot.

Hiking the Inca Trail.    Ruins, Nature & the Gringo Killer

Sitting above Aguas Callientes and facing Machu Picchu Mountain, the Intipata ruins are a spectacular place to rest after conquering the Gringo Killer.

Ayahuasca — Sacred Medicine or Ancient Drug?

Transformation in the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is full of spiritual, astral and natural energy

Lake Titicaca.     Life, Yummy Food & Funny Stories

Uros floating islands in Lake Titicaca

Slipping and Sliding Across the Bolivian Countryside

My Wife and My Bus are Floating Away!

My wife and my bus were floating away during a stop in Tiquina, Bolivia

Abandoned at the Bolivian Border

A soldier guards the way into Peru at the border

10 Days in Peru — Observations & Musings

Journey into Angkor Wat.    sunrise to sunset

Inside Bangkok’s Anti-Government Protests

Watch my National Geographic TV Show

Get Lost in Korea on NGC

How I Won a Korean Wrestling Match

This is me in the ring with a Korean wrestler in Yeonggwang Gun

Filming a TV Show in Monsoon Season

Monsoon season in Seoul, South Korea

A Dance Party After an Exorcism

A Mudang prays to the Dragon King during a gut

The Sea God Demands an Exorcism

Local dancers perform a Pungmul during the Seohaean Baeyeonsingut gut

How I Caught an Octopus and Ate it Alive

The Nakji Terminator - an octopus farmer on Aphae Island, South Korea

The Salt Flats of Jeungdo, Korea

An Intro to South Korea

The main throne hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea

I’m Filming a TV Show in South Korea

29 Photos From an Incredible Month of Travel

The Gul Mosque at Sunset from the Galata Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey

Why I Love Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Giving an elephant a bath at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand

How Photography Led to an Incredible Local Experience in Taipei

Setting up my tripod to take this photo is what led me to meet Professor Yang - You can see the Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall lit up through the center arch

The World’s Most Exciting Baseball Game

Taoyaun International Baseball Stadium

Musings, Observations and Random Stuff from the Philippines

A devotee at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Aka, the Redemptorist Church or the Baclaran Church in Manila

A Horrible Hostel in Taipei … Where I Had a Great Night’s Sleep

Dorm beds at the Taipei Ximen MRT Teacher Hostel in Taiwan

48 hours in 15 Modes of Transportation

My Bright Pink House in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai Housing

My 12 Favorite Photos from 12 Months of 2012

My Favorite Hotel on Earth » Casa del Mundo

A sunrise over Lago Atitlan in Guatemala, as seen from Casa Del Mundo

Glowing Hot Air Balloons & Gangnam Style at Night

the Thailand International Balloon Festival at Chiang Mai Gymkhana Golf Club

A Sky Full of Magic

How I Crashed a Tuk Tuk … and other adventures in Agra

My Postcard Shot of the Tomb of I'Timad-Ud-Daulah - aka, Baby Taj - in Agra, India

Presenting at Photokina » The Best Job Ever!

In front of my presentation at Photokina on the first day of the trade fair

Why I Live in Chiang Mai, Thailand – a Video Interview

Chiang Mai digital nomad interview

Ponds on Fire; it’s Buddhist Lent!

Candles and a Buddha statue reflect in the pond outside Wat Pan Tao in Chiang Mai

3 Amazing Travel Experiences That Changed My Life!

Moonwalking at the Taj Mahal

How I Snuck My Aunt’s Ashes Past Taj Mahal Security

Scores of tourists enjoy the Taj Mahal in Agra, India

Bhagsu Villas  »  Jail Cells & Hotel Suites for $7

Living as a Tourist in McLeod Ganj, India

Homes and guesthouses are nestled between the forest and below the Himalayas in McLeod Ganj, India

Reflections on a Month Living in Rishikesh, India

How I Saved a Burning Thai Village

Christian escapes across a bamboo bridge after running into his burning bamboo hut to save his favorite sweatshirt

Torture Feels So Good  »  5 Days of Iyengar Yoga Training

Me working hard at my form during Iyengar Yoga training in Bhagsu, India

A Daily Standoff at the India – Pakistan Border

Explore the Dalai Lama’s Home in India

a friendly monk debate at the Dalai Lama Complex

Chats & Chais with Indian Bus Drivers in Amritsar

Sleeping With Pilgrims Inside the Golden Temple, Amritsar

Carrie, Lauren and I sit in our little room in the back of the Golden Temple free pilgrim's lodge

An Ode to the Indian Sleeper Train

A sleeping passenger waits for his train in the main station in Amritsar, India

Behind the Scenes @ an Indian Wedding

An Indian wedding in Rishikesh

The Beatles Ashram in India

Meditation dome eggman Beatles Ashram Rishikesh India

A Survey of 3 Guesthouses in Rishikesh, India

A $6 room inside the Shiva Resorts Guesthouse in Rishikesh, India

A Guide to Spirituality in Rishikesh, India

Local holy men perform a puja alongside the Ganges (Ganga) River in Rishikesh, India

Observations From Three Weeks in Rishikesh

The Ganges River in Rishikesh, India

I Just Used my One-Way Ticket to India!

The rice fields of Hampi, India, as seen from the Anegondi Hanuman Monkey Temple

What to Do in Hawaii With Senior Citizens?

An Epic Baseball Road Trip

St Louis Cardinals fans hang out in the centerfield bleachers of Busch Stadium during batting practice

TRAVELOGUE: Backpacking in Bavaria, Germany

The Hohenschwangau Castle in Fussen, Bavaria, Germany

Reflections on My Life Just Before Getting Married

Symmetrical triangles of traditional Bavarian houses in Augsburg, Germany

Tranquility on India’s Havelock Island

Night time on Havelock Island

Racing Like a Warrior » Fire, Barbed Wire, Mud and Viking Horns

Jumping over the Warrior Roast

Can I Live Off Groupon For A Year?

Highlights of Route 66 in California

Route 66 runs alongside Roy's Cafe and Motel in Amboy, California

Observations from Route 66 in New Mexico & Arizona

Indian Jewelry Shop in Lupton, New Mexico on Route 66

Must-See Attractions on Route 66 in New Mexico & Arizona

A History Lesson From a Hobo in Two Guns, Arizona

The abandoned ghost town of Two Guns - once a popular destination on Route 66

The Best Route 66 Attractions in Oklahoma and Texas

The Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

Observations from Route 66 in Oklahoma and Texas

Top Attractions on Route 66 in Missouri & Kansas

Historic Route 66 goes over Bush Creek via the Rainbow Bridge in Riverton, Kansas

Getting to Route 66 — Observations & Musings

A sunset over the highway

TRAVELOGUE  »  Driving Route 66 in Illinois and Missouri

Touring the Hong Kong Bird Garden & Goldfish Market

TRAVELOGUE  »  Partying in Hong Kong Starts at 7-Eleven

Inside a Hong Kong 7-Eleven

TRAVELOGUE  »  Portuguese Streets, Beautiful Buildings and Lady Gaga in Macau

St. Paul's Cathedral in Macau

Chungking Mansions — Hong Kong’s Most Infamous “Hotel”

The lobby of Chungking Mansions

250 Days in 13 Countries – the Trip of a Lifetime

TRAVELOGUE  »  Friends From Home and Giant Buddhas in Hong Kong

Lantau Buddhist statues

TRAVELOGUE  »  Couchsurfing, Clubbing and Shopping in Bangkok

Wat Maha Phruettharam Worawiharn — a Buddhist monastery in Bangkok, Thailand

A Welcome Return to Thailand – Observations & Musings

TRAVELOGUE  »  Deadly Trains and Stunning Waterfalls in Kanchanaburi

Erawan National Park

Chasing a Naked Thai Thief into the River Kwai at 3am

River Guesthouse

The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak

A coconut vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Vietnamese Food  »  Pho, Rice and Meat … but No Dog

Smiling mushrooms in Vietnam

Ancient Cities and Demilitarized Zones in Vietnam

TRAVELOGUE  »  Just Passing Through Hanoi and a Shady Couchsurfer

Hotel My Dung in Vietnam - Funny Sign

TRAVELOGUE  »  The Hills Are Alive … With Tourism in Sapa, Vietnam

A Xao tribeswoman in Sapa, Vietnam

TRAVELOGUE  »  A Visit to the Iconic Halong Bay

More Observations from 18 Days in Vietnam

Green rice fields and traditional homes in Sapa, Vietnam

Observations from 2 Weeks in VietNam

TRAVELOGUE  »  Scams, Temples and Palaces in Ho Chi Min

The Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Min, Viet Nam

TRAVELOGUE  »  Sledding Down Red Sand Dunes in Mui Ne

The red sand dunes of Mui Ne, VietNam

TRAVELOGUE  »  Crazy Houses & Waterfalls in Da Lat, VietNam

Travelogue  »  Scuba Diving, Motorbiking and Communal Spas in Nah Trang

TRAVELOGUE  »  Life as a Tourist in Hoi An, VietNam

9 Photos of Communist Propaganda in VietNam

How to Travel Like a Tourist in VietNam

TRAVELOGUE  »  The Craziest Traffic in the World

Motorcycle traffic in Ho Chi Min City, Viet Nam

Shin-Deep Mud, Motorcycles & Floating Villages in Cambodia

A muddy road in Cambodia

TRAVELOGUE  »  Visiting the Ruins of Ancient Angkor

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Observations From 10 Days in Cambodia

The lone tourist in Ta Phrom, Angkior

TRAVELOGUE  »  Genocide in Cambodia … the Killing Fields and S-21

Skulls of the dead found at the Chokung Ek Killing Fields in Phnom Penh

TRAVELOGUE  »  Activity Rain Outs and Tuk Tuk Accidents

A Guide to Transportation in Laos

A ferry at the Champasak dock, Laos

Yum Yum in Laos … a tasty look at local food

TRAVELOGUE  »  Zip Lines and Treehouses in Laos

The Gibbon Experience in Laos

TRAVELOGUE  »  Drunken Tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos

Experience a Touristic Boat Ride Down the Mekong

Slow boats on the Mekong River in Pakbeng, Laos

TRAVELOGUE  »  Ancient Ruins and Cute Kids in Champasak, Laos

The ruins of Nandin Hall at Wat Phu, Champasak, Laos

TRAVELOGUE  »  How I Planted Rice in Don Det, Laos

Observations from 2 Weeks in Laos

A mountain range near Vang Viang

TRAVELOGUE  »  Golden Temples & Forest Monasteries in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand

TRAVELOGUE  »  Learning to Meditate in a Forest Monastery

Crossing the Border from Thailand to Laos

Thailand Laos border crossing

TRAVELOGUE  »  Trekking Through the Jungles of Northern Thailand

TRAVELOGUE  »  Cooking Like a Thai

The Dark Side of the Full Moon Party

What’s Up With Lady Boys in Thailand?

Thai lady boys at the Full Moon Party

TRAVELOGUE  »  How it Took 26 Hours to Get to Thailand’s Full Moon Party

Sungai Golok border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia

TRAVELOGUE  »  An Epic Adventure Leaving the Full Moon Party

The World’s Biggest and Best Party  »  Thailand’s Full Moon Party

Full Moon Party - Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

TRAVELOGUE: Finding Nemo on the Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Islands - Long Beach, Malaysia

TRAVELOGUE  »  Exploring the Bustling City of Kuala Lumpur

Me and Carrie below the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malayisa

How Culture Influences Food in Malaysia

TRAVELOGUE  »  Why Did We Spend 4 Days in Melaka, Malaysia?

A boat goes down the river in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia

Observations From 13 Hours in Singapore

TRAVELOGUE  »  A Thirteen Hour Whirlwind in Singapore

An Indian temple in Singapore

TRAVELOGUE  »  I Woke Up Covered in Bedbugs!

Bedbugs

TRAVELOGUE: How I Broke the World’s 3rd Largest Flower

The BOH tea plantation in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

TRAVELOGUE: We Finally Went Scuba Diving in Bali, Indonesia!

Menjangan National Park where we scuba dived and ate lunch

TRAVELOGUE: Hiking Mt. Batur … an Active Volcano in Bali, Indonesia

Workers harvest onions in the fields below Mt. Batur in Bali, Indonesia

TRAVELOGUE: Water Parks and Shopping Gauntlets in Kuta, Bali

The Boomerang water slide at Waterbom, Bali, Indonesia

TRAVELOGUE: Traveling Like Locals is Practically Impossible

Yum Yum! A Survey of Food in Bali, Indonesia

What Country Are You From … Here’s Your Price

Bali tourism

TRAVELOGUE: Visiting Ubud … Bali’s most famous city

TRAVELOGUE: No Public Transportation For You. Next!

The main railway station in Bangkok, Thailand

Observations and Experiences in Southern Thailand

TRAVELOGUE: Scuba Diving With Manta Rays and Sharks … for 5 days

TRAVELOGUE: Fuck It! We’re Going to Phuket.

The streets of Patong, Phuket, Thailand

TRAVELOGUE: How Timeshares led to a Crazy Night Out in Phuket

Bangla Road, Patong, Phuket, Thailand

TRAVELOGUE: A Visit to James Bond Island in Thailand

James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay, Southern Thailand

TRAVELOGUE: Abandoned in a Bangkok Monastery … and other stories

A monk chanting session at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand

TRAVELOGUE: Meat on a Stick & Other Tasty Treats

Meat on a stick for sale in Bangkok, Thailand

Songkran » The World’s Biggest Water Fight

Songkran at the Chatuchak Weekend Market

Behind Enemy Lines @ the Thai Red Shirt Protests

Bangkok Red Shirt protests 2009

The Worst Place I’ve Ever Stayed

The Overstay Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand

Checkpoints? No Problem … We’re Tourists!

Military propaganda signs can be found all over Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: Leopards, Elephants and Prisoners

A leopard at Yala National Park

TRAVELOGUE: I Was at Galle Before it Got All Touristy

Galle cityscape, Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: Misadventures in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: Adam’s Peak — 5,200 Steps to Get to Eden

Travelers and devotees greet the dawn from atop Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: Avoiding the Fighting that Never Was

Sri Lanka soldier

More Observations from Backpacking Across America

Sunset over a rice field in Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: Kandy Makes You Dandy

TRAVELOGUE: Sri Lanka, The Undiscovered Country

The tea fields of Ella, Sri Lanka

A Guide to Local Transportation in Sri Lanka

What Does Food Look Like in Sri Lanka?

White Skin? You Pay the Foreigner Price!

TRAVELOGUE: Meet Rodney, a Sleazy Hotel Owner

Sri Lanka Train

TRAVELOGUE: The Hornets are Buzzing at Sigiriya

Hornets at Sigiriya

TRAVELOGUE: Our First Private Driver

TRAVELOGUE: Burning our Feet at the Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka

The Lanka Rama Dagoba in Anuradhapura — one of the Ancient Cities in Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: Paying the Price for Civil War

Souvenir vendors in Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka

TRAVELOGUE: It Takes Two Days in Chennai to Buy a Plane Ticket

Tamil Nadu from an airplane

Observations From Small Indian Islands and Big Indian Cities

An ant outside our guesthouse room on Havelock Island, India

TRAVELOGUE: Relaxing on the Andaman Islands

Havelock Island from the air

TRAVELOGUE: Sending a Package is an Ordeal in Chennai

Sending a package in Chennai, India

TRAVELOGUE: Communal Living and Reforestation in Sadhana Forest

TRAVELOGUE: Learning to Drive a Scooter on Crazy Indian Dirt Roads

TRAVELOGUE: Auroville — A Community of Harmony and Peace

The Matrimandir: Auroville's spiritual center

TRAVELOGUE: Going Potty at Sadhana Forest

Bathrooms at Sadhana Forest, Auroville, India

TRAVELOGUE: A Day in the Life of a Sadhana Forest Volunteer

Manual labor at Sadhana Forest, Auroville, India

TRAVELOGUE: Observations From a Hippie Reforestation Commune

Sadhana Forest in Auroville, India

TRAVELOGUE: What I Did For Work. And Work I Did!

Working at Sadhana Forest, Auroville, India

TRAVELOGUE: Kodaikanal is Cool…Literally and Figuratively

Dolphin's Nose in Kodaikanal, India

TRAVELOGUE: How Can I Possibly Sleep On This Bus?

Rooftop bus passengers in India

TRAVELOGUE: Sweating With an Amazing View in Puducherry

Puducherry, India

Observations from Southern India

TRAVELOGUE: The Cold Mountain Air of Kumily

Periyar, a town outside Kumili, India

TRAVELOGUE: The Good, Bad and Southernmost Tip of India

TRAVELOGUE: 12 Hours in Madurai

A shiva procession in Madurai, India

TRAVELOGUE: Hangin’ With the Hippie Community in Hampi, India

TRAVELOGUE: Misadventures in Bangalore, Trying to Get to Cochin

TRAVELOGUE: Cochin: Backwater Tours, Traditional Dance, Chinese Fishing Nets and Jew Town

TRAVELOGUE: Making a Home in Hampi Next to a Teepee

TRAVELOGUE: Beating a Rickshaw Hotel Scam in Puna

Tuk tuk traffic in Amritsar, India

TRAVELOGUE: A Day As Zoo Animals in Mumbai

TRAVELOGUE: Nanda: A Phony Baloney Guru

Carrie meditates on Romblon Island, Philippines

TRAVELOGUE: Matheran: A Relaxing Hill Station

TRAVELOGUE: Free Concerts in Mumbai

TRAVELOGUE: Go Relax in Goa

TRAVELOGUE: Hanging Out With Locals in Mumbai

TRAVELOGUE: A Trio of Crazy Train Stories

TRAVELOGUE: Explore Varanasi: India’s Holiest Ancient City

TRAVELOGUE: Sexy Architecture and a Possible Scam at Khajuraho

Observations From Northern India

TRAVELOGUE: A Morning in an Indian Emergency Room

TRAVELOGUE: Go Inside an Indian Home in Jaipur

Observations From Jaipur, Jodphur and Jaisalmer

TRAVELOGUE: A Camel Safari Through the Desert … With Delhi Belly

Observations From My First Week in India

Samosas for sale in India

TRAVELOGUE: Couchsurfing Our Way Through Christmas in Delhi

TRAVELOGUE: Beauty and Octopussy in Udaipur, India

TRAVELOGUE: A New Years Eve Party so Fun The Military Broke it Up

TRAVELOGUE: Hanging Out With Squatters in Amsterdam

TRAVELOGUE: Inside a Rave on a Boat in Amsterdam

TRAVELOGUE: A 1,500 Mile Road Trip With No iPod

TRAVELOGUE: Florida Tales. The First Blog Post on this Site

Pirate ships double as sunset cruise boats in Key West, Florida

TRAVELOGUE: Musings From a Road Trip in Southern Florida

A Key West Sunset off Duval Street in 2007

TRAVELOGUE: Hot Times in Mexico … The Final Edition

The Mayan ruins of Tulum in the Maya Riviera, Mexico

TRAVELOGUE: Hot Times in Mexico … Part I

Agua Azul

TRAVELOGUE: Two Jam-Packed Weeks in Guatemala

TRAVELOGUE: Some Good and Sketchy Times in Belize

TRAVELOGUE: Two Awesome Weeks in Honduras

TRAVELOGUE: En El Salvador

TRAVELOGUE: Back in Nicaragua

TRAVELOGUE: A Panamanian Adventure

The Panama Canal