Thoughts on Cambodia as a Solo Female Traveler
I leave Cambodia feeling sad. I don’t feel sad to leave, but rather I am infused with a profound sadness from what I saw over the past ten days. I …
Learning, at Home and Around the World
Angkor Wat, Cambodia by Sunrise: What to Expect
What it’s like to wake up early in Siem Reap, Cambodia to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat: the famous temples. What to expect from tourists and transportation.
Where are the American RTW Travelers??? An Investigation in Bangkok, Thailand
Because so many of the spectacular temples in Bangkok are along the river, a night boat along the Chao Phraya is a feast for the eyes… and a feast for …
Bangkok’s Grand Palace: Wow to the WowWow!
There’s a certain point when the thick heat and pollution of Bangkok make your head swim so hard and your clothes stick to you so wetly, that all you want …
The Temples of Bangkok, Thailand
I pulled out the map of Bangkok from the Lub-d Hostel lobby and mapped my walking tour objective: To the strip clubs, to the park, to the giant MBK mall, …
Race in Japan: Experiences Being Black in Tokyo and Osaka
Chew on this: The United States population is comprised of something like 14% Latino folks, 13 % African Americans, 5% Asians, 66% Whites, and 2 % other. We’re a melting …
Kyoto: Temples and Sleep Deprivation
There comes a time in every traveler’s path when she must cease and desist freeloading off a kind benefactor’s floor. To this end, I spent 9 hours of last night …
What Do You Pack for 8 Months in One Carry-on Backpack?
The backpack that will take me around the world! Meg looked up from her tea with disdain. “Why the heck would you possibly need three bathing suits?” she asked. “I …