Discovering ice in Cambodia
One of my favorite opening lines of a story is one by fellow Colombian, Gabriel Garcia Marquez from One Hundred Years of Solitude. "Many years [...]
Finding the local food vibe in Kampot
Within ten minutes of my arrival in Kampot, I had rented a bicycle for a dollar and was off in search of food. This sleepy [...]
Shadow of the Wind
Just started this book and immediately am feeling afraid of the day when, like all novels, the story will end. I turn the pages slowly, [...]
Coffee People
We love people and coffee!!! Finding some amazing places here in Bangkok. One great spot for a delicious and properly strong espresso drink was at [...]
For the Love of Books
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers." -- [...]
Sakura
The cherry blossom among flowers, the warrior among men.
Why we need to travel
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men [...]
Creativity of Children
"Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up" - Pablo Picasso photo by Suzanne Miranda
Pale Blue Eyes
"Wine comes in at the mouth, and love comes in at the eye; that's all we shall know for truth before we grow old and die. [...]
Ode to a bivalve
"What is an oyster if not the perfect food? It requires no preparation or cooking. Cooking would be an affront. It provides its own sauce. [...]
