Chamonix: Heaven for Hardcore Skiers
For mountaineers, Chamonix is the Mecca - the place where it all started, where the triumphs and struggles of alpine pursuits were discovered....
A Visit to "The Walker Library of The History of Human Imagination"
I recently had the privilege of touring the magnificent private library maintained by Jay Walker, CEO of Upside Business Travel. The inspiration and theme of the 3,600 sq. ft, 50,000+ item collection is "the history of human imagination". Mr. Walker, a masterful storyteller, weaves a compelling narrative of human imagination...
South Africa, and My Attempts to Dabble in Photography
Somehow, South Africa's immense beauty shines through despite my lack of photography skills. A few shots I'd like to share:...
Adventures in Japan and China, Pt. 2
I was fortunate to travel with two friends to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing in November 2016. The trip was full of delicious food, colorful sights, and memorable people.The photos from Japan can be seen in Part 1 of this post. Shanghai, Yiwu Markets, and Beijing, ChinaSights featured:Meeting up with my uncle on...
Adventures in Japan and China, Pt. 1
I was fortunate to travel with two friends to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing in November 2016. The trip was full of delicious food, colorful sights, and memorable people. I brought along a compact Canon EOS M Series camera - perfect for stowing away in a jacket pocket until a shot appeared. Take a look...