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This is one way to travel: My trip to Koh Jum, Thailand!

March 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

I was having sangria drinks at Bar 1881, tucked away in one of the corners of the Artbox night market in Bangkok with Ric, founder of Global Gaz and Ian, founder of Travel Massive and another traveler who I had corresponded with multiple times but did not know his name until we actually met - when I decided to leave for a minute and find some food. I stopped to order some Larb Gai at one of the stalls when a lady approached me and instructed me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Drinking, Food and Wine, Massage, Resort, Sand, Thailand, Walking tour

My Time so far in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

February 1, 2021 by Dave10 Comments

In describing my stay so far to friends and family during the first few days of my travels in San Jose de Cabo, I used the following descriptions: My days are filled with a warm energy and long in-depth conversations through newfound friendships with fellow travelers - bonding over mutual interests and experiences. I rise early every day with the spirit of the dawn. I am refreshed by a cool dip in the nearby bay. This is followed by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Drinking, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Mexico, Wine Tasting

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

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