Travel Adventures
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Ten Pounds of Life in a Five-Pound Box
We thought we were prepared for the opening days of our life in Japan. In hindsight, that’s adorable. Continue reading
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Today, We Have Cake
We remember why we came here in the first place. Continue reading
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Recruiting Hope
I spent a weekend in Nanaimo, BC, and it reminded me of something I didn’t realize I’d lost: what normal feels like. Continue reading
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Monk Mattresses and Other Revelations
Monk Mattresses: Firm but fair. Banana for scale. Continue reading
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Qatar, One Year Later
A year ago, I passed through Qatar. What stayed with me wasn’t the skyline—but the people. A reflection on travel, faith, and recognizing our neighbors in the world. Continue reading
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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
