Between leaving Mexico and heading back to SE Asia, I had a quick trip in Southern California over Christmas to see family. UCLA and Gonzaga …
Diving Again in Cozumel and Playa del Carmen
Since I was spending a cumulative total of five months in Playa del Carmen, I did a ton of diving in the nearby island of …
Back in Playa del Carmen
When I wanted to slow down on my traveling for a bit I decided to plant myself in Playa del Carmen for five months (sandwiched …
US Trip: From Sea to Shining Sea
I embarked on a six week trip throughout the US to visit friends, family, enjoy a college football game, and attend a cousin’s wedding. It …
The Transcendent History of Istanbul
Istanbul transcends eras, empires, architecture, art, religions, and even continents. From early pre-Roman Greek settlers, to the Roman Empire, to the Byzantine Empire, to the …
Penang: The Goldilocks Island
Penang Island is in the north of Malaysia, just south of the Thai border and separated from the Malay mainland by three large bridges. It …
Duty Free Langkawi
Langkawi is a large, lush, relatively sparsely populated island just off the coast of Northern Malaysia. Tourists visit this island for two things: to relax …
Koh Lipe – A Little Slice of Thai Paradise
Koh Lipe is a small, tranquil island in the very south of Thailand. It is the picture postcard representation of Thai paradise. It has multiple …
Diving in Charming Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is a charming island a few hours south of bustling Phuket. It has beautiful beaches, some nice, scenic hills and world class diving. …
The Underwater Abundance of the Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are located in the Andaman Sea off the southwestern coast of Thailand. I spent four days on a liveaboard dive boat exploring …