Places I’ve Been Archive

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    #80: Sleeping Under the Stars

    I’m not sure how long it would have taken me to cross #80 off my “life to do list.” You see, sleeping under the stars (i.e. camping) is something I used to try when I was little. I’d set up a tent in my parent’s...

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    Funny Signs

    As I traveled the world this past Winter, I was often amused at how cultural differences also contribute to some HILARIOUS moments where posted signs mean different things to different cultures. I just re-discovered some of my pictures from the trip and thought I’d share:...

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    Let the Film-Fest begin!

    “Word and images matter!” That was the battle cry pounded into my head during the three years I spent working for a media advocacy organization called GLAAD (The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation). I was part of a team of staff that holds Media...

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  • Beautiful Wisconsin

    #85: A Visit to the Midwest

    When I created this “Life to Do List” and added #85: Visit a Midwest state I’ve never been to, I didn’t actually know what constituted the Midwest. I also had absolutely no idea when or how I would get there or why on Earth I’d...

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    Gay Travel Guru

    Okay. So I’ve entered I don’t even know how many travel competitions. If you follow this blog, you know that the passion I have for telling other people’s stories, experiencing a world outside my own, and sharing the journey is profound. Well imagine that an...

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    My Dream Job

    A little over a year ago, I left a career in non-profit fundraising to become a freelance travel blogger, filmmaker, and photographer. It was the biggest career obstacle I’ve faced to date as I figuratively chose to become a starving artist and follow my passions....

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  • Paris Metro

    Photo of the Week 2/23/10

    Paris’s underground metro system is one of the most efficient and advanced in the world. Train travel at it’s best, in this traveler’s humble opinion. Though very modern train cars roam along the tracks, I love the old time signs that appear every once in...

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    VIDEO: India’s Golden Triangle

    I have written quite a bit on this website about my travels in India and around the world. After coming back from my recent journey, I had a huge amount of film and moments captured that I wanted to share. My video editing skills have...

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  • Reflection

    Photo of the Week 2/16/10

    In the northwest of Belgium is a quaint port city called Brugge. Referred to as “The Venice of the North” because of its canals and waterways, it’s also a great place to catch a sight of the famous windmills in this Flemish region. While I...

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    Photo of the Week 2/9/10

    The Brandenburg gate in Berlin is one of the most famous of tourist attractions in this capital city. Michael Jackson infamously dangled his baby off the balcony of the adjoining hotel. The embassies in the area regularly have protesters proclaiming their failures. The best location,...

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