Thieves Versus Sun

I apologize for the hiatus in my writing. I was inadvertently involved in my first Facebook flame war this past weekend and it did not end so well. I will only say three things on the subject:  1. If you have a problem with me, take it to a private place.  2. If you persist in attacking...

Coron, Philippines: Many Reasons To Go (and A Few To Not)

Limbo is so much worse than hell because at least in hell, there's something to do.  This characterizes my stay at the beautiful island of Coron, Philippines. It is a tropical paradise of azure and blinding whiteness. The cloudless blue sky stretches for miles and there are craggy, tar black...

Sunk in Coron

This was a recount of what I experienced in Coron, diving sunken Japanese World War II ships. I wrote this for a travel competition that I did not win. I have also submitted this to a couple of other companies but since I haven't heard anything, I might as well put it up for everyone! There comes...

Mount Hepori

This is a continuation of Dorje Drak and the Drive to Samye Monastery and Samye Monastery If your guide doesn’t know how to get to Mount Hepori, just ask. People will direct you the right way. Or you can just, you know, look up and try to angle your way towards it. Mount Hepori is a...