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November 28, 2022 / Colombo

Visiting Colombo: Clash and Winds

“Nature forcefully inspires the most awe among those without roofs,” -Old Sean Trains and Sri…

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November 27, 2022 / Horton Plains

Visiting Horton Plains: An Apt End to the World

“Live too long in a city, and you’ll begin to think guardrails are a necessity.…

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November 26, 2022 / Batticaloa

Visiting Batticaloa: Behold the Pink

“Travelers love reading old personal journal entries. If not for the accompanying memories, those words…

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November 25, 2022 / Kandy

Visiting Kandy Sri Lanka: The Holy Tooth Home

“No matter how many years I travel, the locations I daydream of far exceed what…

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November 24, 2022 / Asia

Visiting Jiuzhaigou: The Pinnacle of Water

Once in a while, you’ll see something so astonishing that everything else similar to it…

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November 2, 2022 / Asia

Visiting Xiao Nan Hai: Aftermath of Tremors

“Every exhibit and recreated skeleton of a dinosaur is an astonishing monument to science and…

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November 2, 2022 / Asia

Visiting Diaoyu Fortress: Snapshots and Selfies

“I love the first two weeks of visiting a country and learning a language. The…

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November 2, 2022 / Asia

Visiting Chengdu: A Lifeline by Russians

“On one hand, the world is rather crowded. On the other, you can ask for…

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June 10, 2022 / Asia

Visiting Hong Kong: Glorious, Pricey Mess

“I suspect having the confidence to muddle through things looks a lot like the confidence…

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June 10, 2022 / Asia

Visiting Chongqing: Illiterate and Flattered

“I’ve learned I’m actually quite skilled at nonstop miming. How else could I get through…

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February 18, 2022 / Missouri

Visiting the Midwest: Storm Steady

“When I tell people I like driving, I’m talking about that profound sensation felt on…

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February 18, 2022 / North America

Visiting Raleigh: A Turkey and Shame

“I don’t stop eating when I’m full. The meal isn’t over when I’m full. It’s…

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February 16, 2022 / Arkansas

Visiting Ouachita: Where Autumn Stays Stunning

“Often I forget that autumn is arriving until colored leaves hamper my driving.” – Old…

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