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Letting it all out at Inle Lake, Myanmar

January 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

Stumbling into an outdoor night market after strolling through the dimly lit streets of Nyaungshe we spotted a number of food vendors. One caught our eye - vividly so with the disco ball throwing orbs of bright light in all directions and the nearly blown out speaker playing everything from American folk songs to Myanmar pop songs. Oh and the smells coming from the BBQ including a number of intestinal products, locally caught fish and a variety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beer, Burma, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Seafood, Wine Tasting

Blessing of New House Ceremony by Monks, Thailand

December 1, 2020 by Dave5 Comments

Family and friends began gathering the day before this auspicious date. The music started quietly at first but with the giant speakers waiting to be fully utilized, the sound was quickly turned up. This was not a quiet event but a 2 day chance to party! Dishes, utensils, pots and pans were all brought in from the nearby temple and a number of village elders showed up to help chop, dice, slice and prepare a huge feast. The music carried on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Food and Wine, Monks, Music, Thailand, Village

The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World

November 1, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

In 2002, Oenologue, Sébastien Thépénie responded to an ad to work at a winery in French Polynesia. Wait a minute. There is vineyard and a winery in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean? The answer is yes - on the remote Rangiroa atoll, one of the world's largest coral atolls. And certainly one of the most isolated vineyards on the planet. Today Sébastien oversees the viticulture and winemaking for Domaine Vin de Tahiti. This extremely unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Harvest, Palm Trees, South Pacific, Tahiti, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

A Week in Guadalcanal: Notes from the Solomon Islands

October 1, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

Where are the Solomon Islands? This country is located in the Coral Sea close to Papua New Guinea and about a 3 hour flight north east of Brisbane Australia. Typically not a cheap destination, either flights, hotels, car rental or food (which in our experiences, was basic and bland). Known as the 'hapi isles' for its friendly people, for its marine life, and significant World War II history. The main airport is in Honiara, the capital city. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Papua New Guinea, Rainforest, Sand, Village, Walking tour

Notes from a Traveler + Kyoto Experiences

September 1, 2020 by Dave8 Comments

I am everywhere and I am nowhere I am a spirit animal I change my soul with my intentions. I am a traveler And I am a lover I flow with the winds But am led by my internal compass. I am most alive when I am on the road. The thrill of always moving - never having more then a general plan, letting things unfold as they do, in the moment, is often how I travel. Its a great way to be open to unexpected experiences - letting each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bangkok Thailand, California, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Japan, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, Restaurants, Sushi, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Impressions: Ulanbaatar, Mongolia

August 1, 2020 by Dave6 Comments

I landed in Ulanbaatar in the very early am. My pre-arranged ride was not waiting at airport so I found a taxi who promptly delivered me to my guest house, 20 mins to town w/o traffic. Two story guesthouse. I ended up on the second floor - frustrated because the inside door to the guesthouse was locked and it was 430am. Knocking over and over again resulted in no action from within. I began to prep a rudimentary sleeping arrangement in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beer, Cuba, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Monks, Restaurants, Taxi, Traffic

A Visit to the World’s Greatest Barbershop

July 1, 2020 by Dave4 Comments

About 60 mostly bearded fellows were lined up already - a count by our own estimate. And according to front man, chair number one and owner Alex Torreto, a slow day by his account. They often start lining up two hours before the shop even opens he said. I must digress. Central Frankfurt has a real lack of barbers, simply put - places where one can walk in the door and just get a damn haircut. Prior to my visit to Torreto, I stopped by 7 other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Drinking, Film, Frankfurt, New York City, Paris, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

The Trip to the Desert

June 1, 2020 by Dave10 Comments

After visiting the original Ballarat in Australia about 90 minutes outside of Melbourne earlier this year, I got the urge to visit it's tiny relative in the Mojave Desert, California. I drove across what looked like a salt plane - some rare recent rain had muddied the road and left my windshield covered in white droplets. I pulled into the old town, originally founded in 1897, it's boom was a few short years before the nearby mine shut down in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, California, Canyon, Death Valley, Desert, Food and Wine, Hiking, Los Angeles, National Park, Nevada, Walking tour

Leisure Time in Vinales, Cuba

May 1, 2020 by Dave4 Comments

Needing the spirit and calming influence of the countryside, I left Havana pinched between the driver and an accompanying passenger in the front seat of a green 1950s Chevrolet. Beautiful from the outside but quite uncomfortable on the inside - 6 or 7 of us were crammed like sardines in a tin can. Hard seats, no air conditioning, a middle front seat on the 'hump' with no leg room whatsoever and a suspect suspension system all made for an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Bus Travel, Caves, Coffee, Cuba, Halong Bay, Hiking, Journey, Restaurants, Rock climbing, Shopping Mall, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam

Why do I Climb Mountains?

April 1, 2020 by Dave11 Comments

For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious reason and it is very true, is the stunning visual beauty. But beyond that I never had an answer. And logically it makes no sense. All the hardships. The suffering from altitude sickness. And there has been loads of this over the years. And the ever present danger. One time we were high up on Rainier - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Antarctica, Argentina, Film, Food and Wine, Himalayas, Mountain Climbing, Music, Peru

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