South of the Clouds
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 Posted in China | 3 Comments »I have some fond childhood memories of good times spent in Disney World. The whole family would pile into the minivan, and we would cruise down I-95 along the Eastern seaboard. Along the side of the road were multitudes of billboards, all building up an attraction ...
“What the Fuck?”
Friday, February 15th, 2008 Posted in China | 6 Comments »After a series of unfortunate events, Daniel and I decided that the first and most important phrase you must know when traveling in China is - "What The Fuck?". If you can say this in Mandarin, you'll be able to ...
Reveling in the Anarchy
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 Posted in Tibet | 1 Comment »I knew Tibet's lunar new year, Losar, would be something special, but nothing could prepare me for the spectacle that ensued. I can still feel the echo of adrenaline coursing through my veins. Sarah and I had waited patiently in ...
Braving the Bitter Cold
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 Posted in Tibet | 1 Comment »Stumbling out of bed at 5:30 am, we set off for a new adventure. Traveling within the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) can be pricey and tough to organize, but every morning just outside Jokhang Temple, pilgrims congregate to board ...