USA East
Curse or Karma
Boston — Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox. People come from everywhere to catch a game, take a tour and snap photos of its left field wall, “The Green Monster.” The 108 year old park is Read more
Asia Southeast
Welcome to the Jungle
Sumatra, Indonesia — Night came fast after a long day of trekking. It didn’t take me long to fall asleep. Then suddenly the noise awakened me. Wild monkeys had gotten into our camp quarters. I screamed, “AHHHHH!” It woke my Read more
Asia Southeast
The Queen of Petaling Street
Kuala Lumpur, MY — She’s called, “The queen of Petaling Street, ” and in her majestic presence I became a royal subject, a devoted follower and a lifelong fan. Madame Tang has been selling muah chee or as the Japanese Read more
USA South
That Memphis Beat
“I’m going to Memphis where the beat is tough. Memphis I can’t get enough. It makes you tremble. It makes you weak. Gets in your blood, that Memphis beat.” Jerry Lee Lewis. Memphis, TN– I’ve never been a foodie or Read more
USA South
Confronting the Ghosts of the Old South
Memphis, TN– Nathan Bedford Forrest was a confederate general, a founder of the Ku Klux Klan and its first grand wizard. Forrest became wealthy from the slave trade often advertising in local newspapers, “Fresh Negroes Delivered Daily.” A concrete slab Read more
USA East
Hunting for Witches in Salem
Salem, MA–Are witches real? I went to Salem to find out; stayed in a haunted hotel and discovered one of America’s most charming towns. What I wouldn’t have given for another day there. Located about an hour North of Boston, Read more
New Zealand
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sheep
Rotorua, NZ — Since there are about seven sheep for every person living in New Zealand, a career in sheep herding and shearing is something that could provide a lifetime of steady employment. I wanted to explore opportunities in this Read more
New Zealand
Welcome to Wellywood
Wellington, NZ — “Are you going because of Lord of the Rings? Are you going because of Lord of the Rings?” That was the question I was most frequently asked when I told friends that I would be going to Read more
New Zealand
A Hippy, Sleeping Beauty and a Chinese Tourist
Wellington, NZ — She took the seat next to me in the compartment of the train. She reminded me of women I had seen before on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, an aging hippy. “Good Morning, ” I said. “Hello, ” Read more
New Zealand
Auckland: Standing On 53 Volcanos
Auckland, NZ — I’m standing on 53 volcanos, but I’m not worried, the last one erupted 600 years ago. Auckland is a city built on volcanos. It has all the qualities that make it a great city. It’s clean and Read more