Another reading from an Open Mic in September. First time performing this poem! I look forward to getting better and reading again!
Bâtard Tribeca: A Culinary Experience
This. Food. Was. Exceptional. I wrote a review about my dinner at Bâtard, where I was gratefully to join my friends Luke and Steve. Please enjoy the review and the photos!
Bad Habits
A live performance at the Wonderful Olivia Durfey’s open mic in September. Really enjoyed being in the space, including the little Doug theme song sing-a-long.
Getting Saved By a Vietnamese Boat Lady
A little adventure in the heart of Vietnam, with an excellent friend, SJ and a lucky save from a local.
The Struggle
Live Poetry Reading! Thank you to TB for recording and Olivia for hosting! I hope you enjoy, more to come!
Hawk Attack
A small story and huge photo drop of motorbiking in Vietnam. It’s a classic Vietnam travel experience and for good reason. The ability to get that close to the country is unparalleled and thoroughly worth every minute, risks and all. Sorry for the huge delay. So many things piled up, but enjoy the video at the bottom for a collection of rides and friends.
Dear Tony, Sharing Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday, and I was blessed to bring it as a gift for a group of Vietnamese and Travelers that I am proud to call friends. Follow my adventure, about 9 months in the past, as I continue chasing Bourdain’s ghost and, hopefully honoring his legacy. Happy Belated Tony!
28 years. Certainly Uncertain.
Another journey around the sun. Thinking about where I am, and where I’m going. Back to our travel bits next time!
Climbing Cat Ba
Sorry I’ve been away long. Many hours spent settling into home, protesting, friends, and mostly code.
Cat Ba is special. I say that about a lot of places, but this one is solid top 3. Mostly for the friends. Here’s one to Alana and Kate, Xuan and Zee-oi. But it’s about rock climbing. No rope, over deep water. In Northern Vietnam. It’s a pretty rad time.
Much love family. See you in the next one.
The Hustle of Hanoi
Hanoi is a beautiful place. I run around, eating food, making and meeting friends, and seeing a new city. The people are ridiculously nice, from the boys in the public gym by the lake, to the hostel owners who invited me to lunch multiple times, to the Buddhism temple ceremony pictured.
Dali
In Old Town, at the Dali Lao Shay Youth Hostel, a collection of strangers make a home for a week. A blessed adventure.
Hong Kong is a Beautiful Bastard Child
I have a wonderful time for my first time in Hong Kong. In the midst of it’s civil unrest, I found a wealth of culture in many aspects. The multitude and magnitude of this unusual city make it’s one of my favorite destinations.
Shanghai Noon
Or how a bunch of Ex-pats showed me the better side of Shanghai.
Sidebar in Koh Tao
A quick summary of SCUBA diving and living in Koh Tao, South Thailand. Got an Advance Licence and scammed by the local mafia all in 5 days!
Dedicated to my friend Paige who had me reading this enough to actually memorize this poem, and took me climbing and drinking enough that I began to love my poem.
The Whole Pai
There are special places in the world. I found my beautiful home. I’m am just so grateful to have friends there, to have shared the space with amazing people. Also the freaking food! Oh My God. Anyway. Go to Pai. It’s amazing
2019 in Review
What a year! I have nearly only positive things to say. A few criticisms. Lots of photos! What a beautiful life. I look forward to 2020! Please read for a summary of 2019 and what I look forward to in 2020! Happy New Year!
Bad Days, Go Away. Always Back Another Day
My friends have had some bad days recently, and I am no exception. Even as I continue my adventures around the world. This one is not chronological to the story of my travels, but I believe it is important to share now. Cheers you lovely humans.