Coming out of the station, which was nothing special by any standards I was faced with a beautiful day, a beautiful city, and a city that was anything but ugly.
Category: Saturday Slideshow
Casablanca Morocco – Much more than just Rick’s Cafe #slideshowsaturday
Casablanca is famous for the movie, and most espeically for Rick’s Cafe. I admit it – it was one of the first places I visited when I got there. At the time, I had no idea I would end up getting married in the Sahara… However, there is more to Casa than just Rick’s just…
The Polynesian Hostel Beach Club in Waikiki – Slideshow Saturday
In 2001, I came to Hawaii with $100 and no plan. Through good fortune and good luck, I somehow became the manager of the most rocking backpacker hostel in Waikiki. The Polynesian Hostel Beach Club in Waikiki. It was a terrible time for my liver, but the rest of me enjoyed it immensely as I…
A Homeless Guy on the Great Wall, in the Forbidden City, and more – Slideshow Saturday
In 2001, I was a homeless guy but I decided to go to China. In my first days, I climbed the Great Wall of China, visited the Temple of Heaven, and walked through Tiannaman Square. These are some of the pictures I took in those first days in China. I’m happy to finally share them.
Visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt after the Arab Spring – Slideshow Saturday
As a child, I was fascinated by the pyramids and the culture of the Egyptians. I used to sit on the floor of my grandmonther’s house and look through her vast collection of National Geographic magazines – it was the pyramids and Egyptians that fascinated me. Maybe it was because of Leonard Nemoy…
The Penis Park in Samcheok, South Korea – Saturday Slideshow
In 2012 – I took a short trip to South Korea. I’d never been there and I wanted to see as much as possible in a short amount of time…I didn’t expect to see this much…. ————————— South Korea can be a surprising place – it is a fairly conservative culture but not in every…
Travelling the Sahara by Camel – Recollections from my Marriage -Saturday Slideshow
“Trust in Allah, but Always Tie Your Camel” this is the punchline of an ancient Arabian proverb. There is both wisdom and humor in the idiom, but at a more basic level – this is a lesson in survival. These walking ships of the desert provide a lifeline to those who survive in the vast…
Saturday Slideshow: Tropical Flowers on Oahu
I’m going to start using the Saturday Slideshow to showcase some of my travels to different places around the world and around the USA – but that will be next week. This week – I’m going to share some splashes of amazing tropical flower power to brighten up the cold and rain that I know…
Slideshow Saturday: The Natural Beauty of Oahu
Oahu continually blows my mind with its beauty and awesomeness. Whether it is the North Shore, the West Side, the Windward Side or the South Shore this island’s beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. When you go into the mountains or into the center (the piko) of the island, you find stunning…
Tour ‘Iolani Palace – Hawaii’s Royal Residence in Honolulu’s Historic District
King David Kalakaua was the last king of the Hawaiian Kingdom. His sister, Queen Liliuokalani was the last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, overthrown by American sugar planters and American military interests. King Kalakaua built the palace as a symbol to the people of Hawai’i and a message to all the nations of the world…