Trees on the Ridge When I looked over the photos I took at Bryce National Park memories come flooding back. I can remember one of the walks from the car to the path, there were small banks of snow I had to cross as well as muddy areas I had to skirt. To most people … Continued
Burnt Offerings After Adelaide, South Australia, was hit by severe wildfires last month, it was with some reluctance that I visited one of the scenes of the fire. The new year catastrophe had cost South Australia dearly. The final tally was 27 houses destroyed, 125 outbuildings razed to the ground and over 130 … Continued
Saad R. Siddiqui A Life Changing Delusion in Pakistan Clamorous sounds of car honks and persuasive yet furtive shop owners reverberated in my ears and blended into the polluted air. The thick and dry air parched my throat as the sun’s heat engulfed the city of Karachi, Pakistan. I walked along the unpaved “sidewalks” … Continued
Sydney wasn’t at the top of my most desired places to go on my trip around the world. Africa was first, since that was the reason why I had planned the trip in the first place, but I definitely thought I would love Thailand more than Sydney. When I arrived in Sydney, it was freezing … Continued
On Hold It’s nine thirty in the morning. Intrudingly bright sunrays are piercing their way through the curtains, almost peeling them back, forcing me to face the day. Waves crash on the hard-packed sand outside the house, which statuesquely stands alongside Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu, in which I’m staying. Aside … Continued
The Meriken Park in Kobe, Japan’s port area is a lovely place to enjoy an evening or pay a visit to the iconic red Kobe port tower. It is a place filled with tourists and locals enjoying the view of the ocean with ritzy hotels and a mall surrounding them. However, … Continued
From the Cliff in Indonesia Before I traveled to Bali, Indonesia, I thought I knew what paradise was, since I was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii. The rich, exotic culture, which is steeped in vibrant Hindu traditions, the lush and mountainous landscape, and premier surf spots are only some of the aspects that entranced … Continued
The world is inspiration in itself. Being brave is simply a result of trying to be a part of the world you’re in and not hiding in your comfort zone. It takes a real amazing place, however, to make you feel as though you’ve never left, and yet allows you the freedom you inevitably receive … Continued
As I spoon the melting hazelnut gelato from my tilted bowl, Susan says, “I think I’ve had too much wine. Maybe we should go back the hotel.” “Are you kidding? Seize the day. We’re in Italy. It’s all about the wine. Let’s go somewhere else,” I say. We leave the restaurant and stroll, living la … Continued
My Place in This World in the USA “It all will fall, fall right into place” –Modest Mouse I sat with my legs crossed on my bed at the farmhouse in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, and answered a series of interview questions from a lady 2,800 miles away. The job was to be an … Continued