I awoke to a sharp jolt as the ferry banged against the dock. It was still dark, but most of the passengers were already up. Thet and Khin Myat were busy packing their belongings. I …
The first thing I noticed, when my eyes had adjusted to the dim light, was that there was just about as much activity on board the boat as ashore. A varied collection of goods were …
Several years ago I took a trip down Irrawaddy. This is a previously unpublished account of that journey. The last thing I expected was to be stuck in traffic in Yangon. I figured that it …
I’ve mentioned in the past that for the digital nomad jogging is probably the best way to stay fit on the road. Unfortunately, most cities aren’t designed with the sport in mind. Even a city …
While in Dakar, a former Senegalese government administrator told me that in post-colonial Africa the primary purposes of government was to create the symbols of a nation. Senegal, like so many other areas of Africa, …
I think the moment I fully felt the uniqueness of Senegal was sitting in a little wooden shack near the Marché Soumbédioune. Like so many others, I had made my way down to the sea …
Valletta is the capital of Malta, but it’s actually only one of several fascinating towns that line the Grand Harbor. Especially worth a visit are Senglea, Birgu, and Cospicua, known as the “Three Cities.” A …
Explore the history of a city forgotten to time and the great poet who was born there.
Two hours northwest of Quito is San Carlos. This small town would be unremarkable if it were not for the fact that it is the gateway to the Mindo Valley. For it is here that …
If Malta is known for one thing, it’s its balconies. Sure, there are overhanging covered balconies everywhere in the world, but Malta, particularly, seems to have fetishized them, so much so that they are commonly …