Unwilling to forfeit yesterday's carefully cultivated sense of peace, I do what a Neapolitan would do... and have a caffè.
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Tutto è Rotto
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No One Cares About My Awesome Vacation
Returning home after a long trip is bittersweet and, for me, is often accompanied by a mixed bag of emotions. The familiarity of home is comforting after being overwhelmed by so much newness, but it …
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The Long Journey Home
Even though our group is beginning to disperse, I still have another full day left in Beijing before my flight home to Boston. One by one our group departs – some leave for their home …
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The Great Wall and Guys From Woburn
My "whatever" stance on China has softened after spending a day outside of Beijing...
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Beijing and My Brief Bout with Fame
I'm kinda 'whatevs' about this portion of the journey.
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Moseying in Mongolia
We left off just after dinnertime in the ger camp in Mongolia…. The ladies and I are preparing for bed after a satisfying day of hiking, horseback riding, and a cozy viewing of Breaking Bad …
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The Country of Blue Skies
Unlike Siberia, most people I spoke with about my trip had no preconceived notions of Mongolia. Landlocked between Russia and China, it is a fascinating country that keeps a relatively low profile. The capital city, …
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Somewhere Between Here And There
We should arrive at the official border crossing shortly but even so, Russia feels decidedly behind me while Mongolia is still out of reach.
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Mentioning the Unmentionable
Travel is only truly glamorous in retrospect. In reality, it’s a bit of a grind and so often it is easier to read about an adventure than to actually embark on one. Yes, dear Reader, that was a shot at you...
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By the Shores of Lake Baikal…
Four days and five time zones later we arrive in the Siberian city of Irkutsk. Much to my surprise I’m a little ambivalent about disembarking the train. As I step out into the cold and …