Travel Adventures
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Kindness, Culture, and the Road to Home
Kindness, culture, and serendipity shaped the morning we finally reached the place we now call home. Continue reading
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My Backpack, the Sunrise, and the Promise I Kept to Myself
After an evening of crisis comes a morning of clarity. Continue reading
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A Day at the Ball Park
Flat beer. Soggy hot dogs. Train conversations with strangers who feel familiar. A day at the ballpark and a reminder that we still have good things that connect us. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part III
My trusty backpack has been with me through thick and thin and around the world a couple of times. What could possibly go wrong when two sleep-deprived people arrive at their final destination? Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part II
Every trip has its snags, but the journey, much like Japanese culture, is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part 1
On the road to Japan, the journey is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
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Embracing Change and New Adventures
As I gear up for 2026, I renew my decisions to write more, talk about the start of a new adventure, and wrapping up Thailand…for now. Continue reading
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Chicken Pox?
The Chicken Pox Saga Preparing for my move to Thailand involved getting all my travel vaccinations. Most were just boosters, like the flu, COVID-19, and tetanus, but a few were new: rabies, Japanese encephalitis, and typhoid, to name a few.… Continue reading
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Cultural Transition: My First Night in Don Mueang
Transitioning from the small town to the big city, I reflect on where I am and the small comforts of familiarity. Continue reading
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The Unknown Pilgrimage
What started out as a post-orientation field trip ended up being so much more. Continue reading
