Visions of Guatemala

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We stood on the beach and stared at the three phantasmagorical volcanoes. Those volcanos floated on an azul lake; a shimmering cerulean mirage of a lake; a lake of eternal spring; crested by three perfectly symmetrical volcanoes whose veridian verdigris Read more ›

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Visions of Japan

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Read while listening to Ital Tek – Strangelove. I entered the gallery. Rows of gilt, bronze Buddhas arrayed before me. Each Buddha floated in a glass box. Each Buddha was reflected fourthly, by the the four enclosing glass panes. But Read more ›

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Renewing my US Visa

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I hurriedly tear open the packet, eager to see my new US visa. Nothing warms an immigrant’s heart like unfurling to the world a spanking-new H1-B. What is this what is this! A green slip. Oh. No. My beautiful passport Read more ›

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Memorable Travel Experiences

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Beautiful Travels Full moon over pagodas in Bagan, Myanmar: This was impossible to capture and impossible to describe. The full moon, low on the horizon,  centuries-old pagodas outlined against it. Unbelievable. With Haksing, Karn, Eric, Ma. Worthington glacier hike, Valdez, Read more ›

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Los Angeles: Things-to-Do

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Drives: Mulholland Drive at night. Beautiful views of LA. Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica till Ventura. Los Angeles Crest Highway. Reaches 2400m. Museums: Museum of Jurassic Technology: Unexpected. Getty Center: Better than Getty Villa. MOCA LACMA Huntington Gardens, Library, Read more ›

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Alaska’s Best Road-Accessible Hikes

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I hiked the best road-accessible hikes in Alaska in July 2014. Here’s everything you need to know. I’ve aimed to simplify your choices instead of being exhaustive. Harding Ice Field, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Elevation gain: 4000 feet Roundtrip: Read more ›

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