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La Fortuna, A Happy Tourist Trap
La Fortuna is a small spot just outside Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano. It’s a certified tourist trap and I surprisingly enjoyed my stay.
The Layers of San José
Photos and descriptions of San José, Costa Rica, a city layered like an oblong dartboard.
Dumb Luck on Día de Muertos
I accidentally attended this year’s Día de Muertos parade in Mexico City. It won’t happen again, I promise.
Straying from the path in Utah
Some friends and I went camping in southern Utah. I got lost on a hike and explored the area instead of sticking to the main trail. Stupid.
Words About Oregon
Photos and observations from my time in Oregon, covering Portland, Corvallis, and Crater Lake.
A self-examination on being a digital nomad for a year
This time last year I boarded a plane for Tokyo to begin a digital nomad lifestyle. Now seems like a good time for a progress report.
Granada & The Indisputably Grand Alhambra
I recently visited Granada, Spain. There I experienced the wonders of Alhambra and the frustrations of overt opinions.
New York, New York, The Dichotomous Town
Photographs and perspectives gathered from my month-long stay in New York during the winter of 2019
What I learned about happiness in Austin
I was happier than usual, energetic and excited to move through the day. Here I detail what I believe caused this mysterious mood shift.
Brief Stories from Short Trips in Japan
In May 2018 I stayed in Japan and briefly visited Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone, each an easy train ride from Tokyo.
Why I’m beginning the year in Austin
In this post I explain why I chose to stay in Austin and not somewhere exotic.
My Buddhist Church Camp Experience
Earlier this year I stayed at a Korean temple for three days. There I participated in many meditation sessions and practiced the Zen martial art Sunmudo.
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