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 […]
The Demise of the Boyd Demolition Commission
Every so often you work on projects that fire you up so much, that you can’t stop yourself from finishing them. This was one of them. After going to many […]
365 Sketch Challenge!
Getting near the end of March now, and I have hit 52 days straight of sketching. Its fun, but you know, some days you just don’t feel like whipping out […]
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 […]
30 Day Sketch Challenge, Why Not 365?
February has come and gone, and I managed to get the sketch pad out everyday. I have to say I really enjoy traveling around the city, checking out new things, […]
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 […]
30 Day Sketch Challenge 2015
Everyday in February I am going to do a sketch from life. The parameters I have set for myself is fifteen minutes minimum, on the sketch pad, with pencils, inks, or brush. […]
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 […]
Four Legged Best Friends
I recently wrote about putting my dog Jupiter down, and the emotions that went with it. He was part of the Bencik Family Pack, and he is greatly missed. The […]
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. […]
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