Closing out this trip and crossing the 100 countries mark, I wanted something to really mark the occasion. Getting to this point had taken a full decade and certainly had it’s share of hiccups. It was also a great excuse to get my hands on something I’d been admiring from a distance for a number […]

When I think back on visits to different countries, it can sometimes be hard to pick out a coherent theme or vibe that I got from the place. With many destinations, we arrive with preconceived ideas that may or may not be confirmed. With others, we might start with a much more blank slate in […]