16 stories tagged Beach

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 27, Galveston, Texas. In this edition, we enjoy the only day of our adventure where we stay put. A welcome rest.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 170, Cù Lao Chàm - Hòn Dài Island. In this edition we charter a local fishing boat and explore the archipelago.

It was about 6:30 when the rising noise stirred me from my deep slumber. I pulled back the curtains to find the fish market on the street below already buzzing with...

After a day in the sweltering heat of the jungle tunnels it was time for some air conditioning. Diem was interested in doing a little shopping and I was happy to enjoy a...

My internal clock was still struggling to adjust and I had slept most of today away as well. Diem, ever so patient, was beginning to become a bit restless. I knew she...

It had been a whirlwind tour of the central highlands. Meeting and spending time with a grandfather long thought deceased. Struggling with reactions to medicines in less...

What else was I to expect? After many days on the move, I think it was seven consecutive days at this point that someone would be rapping on my hotel door before 7 am....

I once spent many months in captivity reading every object that contained letters. Discarded bottles, faded papers, the rusted signs of commands that dotted the...

Before we begin, I must make a few confessions. This morning's early events are a bit foggy. For you see, yesterday ended after Imperial Beach, but I can’t seem to...

As I awoke in the cool light of the rising sun, the morning breeze was ever so gentle as it softly caressed my face. I cracked open an eye and assessed the situation. It...

After a fun day on the water finding a few whales, we sat and watched the sun set on my brother and sister-in-law's balcony. The sunsets are truly spectacular in San...

The Constant Epicurean. Episode 93, In the Company Of Parrots. In this edition, we discuss the unique parrot phenomenon in San Diego.