THAILAND | Friday, 29 Jan 2016 | Views [729]
The full moon party on the beaches of Haad Rin in Koh Phangan was a blatant, disturbing display of hedonism and blithe disregard for the planet. I’m sad to have been a part of it but feel it worth recounting, if for no other reason than ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, ecology, environment, festivals, full moon, full moon party, music festivals, oceans, parties, trash
MONTENEGRO | Saturday, 7 Nov 2015 | Views [674]
The tourism organization in Montenegro uses the tag line "Wild Beauty." After living in Colorful Colorado and the Pacific Northwest, and traveling in New Zealand, I consider that a tough title for a speck of a country like Montenegro to live ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, fortresses, montenegro, old towns, road trip
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 | Views [421]
A Caribbean scene on a New Zealand sandbar: a straw hat topper on a green folding chair, a cooler to the left with a box of wine balanced on top. A man’s bare feet stretch out onto the sand, waves lapping at bony toes. Under the sunhat I’... Read more >
Tags: bays, beaches, biology, birds, ecology, new zealand, scientists
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 26 Jan 2015 | Views [494]
"Can we go to bed yet? " I ask. "No, it's only 7pm, you'll be awake at 5 if you go to sleep now," Lizzy answers. "Well, what are we going to do?" I whine. I'm only half-kidding in my childish behavior. Lizzy smiles knowingly. "Read. Write. Look ... Read more >
Tags: bays, beaches, coast, inspiration, new zealand, saline, tide pools, water
