Nostalgia vs. New Memories: My Return to SE Asia
I’m leaving for Asia in a couple of days. I can’t believe how excited I am about traveling to Asia after my last visit 24 years ago. At the same time, I have this anxiety about this trip as well. I wonder if I should look at this trip in a new light. Should I…
The 3-Week Countdown: Your Essential SE Asia Prep Checklist
I’ve been planning this trip for months. The last time I was in SE Asia was 24 years ago. Times have certainly changed about what’s required for a month-long trek. Years ago, we had to be much more resourceful. Once you were in ‘travel mode’ in Asia, certain essentials weren’t always obvious. They weren’t easy…
5 Reasons I’m Returning to SE Asia After 24 Years
Twenty-four years ago, I spent a year traveling the world, and Thailand was a standout chapter of that journey. Since retiring, I have set a primary goal. This goal is to return to this vibrant, eclectic, and mesmerizing corner of the globe. While I fell in love with the entire region—including Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia—Thailand has a special…
Biting the Big Apple: Why I Keep Coming Back to Manhattan
Well, I’m back in New York City! For the last few years, I’ve been coming back to this city that many say never sleeps. And indeed it doesn’t! Every time I head back to NYC, there’s always something else to discover! Generally, when I’m in NYC, I fly into JFK airport. I take the train…
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