The End and the Beginning
Travelling for nine months, it’s funny how time seems to speed up at the end. We thought nine months was long, but it now feels very short. We were counting […]
Category Archives: Travel
365 Sketch Challenge, Where Has The Time Gone?
Ok, now this post is really behind schedule. But I am so excited that I finally finished up my South East Asia portion of the blog and that I will have […]
A Tokyo Layover
There is no way not to get a little culture shock when you step out of the airport in Tokyo. For most of the last year we were traveling through […]
Whale Sharks of Cebu
We took a bus from Malapascua to Oslob, Cebu. We were here for one reason, Whale Sharks. The largest shark in the world, measuring up to 40 feet and more. […]
Farewell to Malapascua
For a small island, you would never believe how many amazing things were going on here. We were only here for a very short two weeks, but we did and […]
Lawihan Festival
When ever I found my self getting a bit tired, or road weary, I would hunker down in the dirt, whip out my sketchbook, and start sketching. It would […]
Lobo, Queen of the Island Dogs
Surviving our rough arrival to the island, the next morning I headed out looking for a place that was the paradise we had in our minds. I passed a lot […]
Typical Morning in Paradise
Let me start with a typical morning here on the island. I wake up between five and six, not sure why, just do. Roll out of bed, take care of […]
Turbulent Arrival to Malapascua
I wake up to a bright ray of sun shining on my face, a perpetual chill running up my spine, and the pounding of my head. It’s all a little […]
The Spotted Leopard, Beijing
Beijing, a city of over 21 million people, covering an area over 600 square miles, making it the world’s third largest city. It was the Labor Holiday, so things were […]
The Great Wall
Ok, who would not be excited about seeing the GREAT WALL OF CHINA. Really, one of the seven wonders of the world, can be seen from Outer Space, and is […]
20,000 Hits Plus the Thirty Day Sketch Challenge
Wow, its pretty cool to think that my snippets from the road; stories, comics, sketches, and photos have been looked at over 20,000 times. It’s a really rewarding feeling. I think […]
Tigers Can’t Change Their Stripes – Beijing, China
It was with great sadness that we left Myanmar, and to be completely honest I was not all that excited to go to China again. Sure, the whole reason we […]
Celebrations in Yangon
Some times in life, it’s necessary to splurge, to treat yourself or loved one to something that is ridiculous, luxurious, and extravagant. For us, being denied the beach for the […]
Grief and Four Legged Best Friends
Dogs, they are the greatest pets in the world. They are steady companionship, indiscriminate love, and there for you when no one else is. Sadly, our lifespans are much longer than […]
Kissy-face at Ngwe Saung Beach
One problem with so many foreigners going to other countries is they often ignore the countries traditions. We try to be as respectful of this and follow them as closely […]
Mummers Parade 2015
Oh boy, the time has come for another exciting beginning for the New Year, 2015 has arrived and the Mummers are the best way to begin the New Year. […]
Bagan – Land of 10,000 Temples
Egypt has its Pyramids, Cambodia has its Angkor Wat, and Myanmar has its Bagan. In the Northeastern section of Myanmar is an area known as Bagan. Originally there were over […]
FIRST DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – IRELAND
I love everything about Ireland; from its rocky coast, thatched roofs, rolling hills, castle ruins, and cozy fire-lit pubs. Of course I am a little bias about it, seeing how I […]
SECOND DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – JAPAN
Japan Day 2 Who doesn’t love a country whose history has samurai, karaoke, love hotels, anime, sushi, lingerie vending machines, and Sapporo beer. I have been back to Japan five […]
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