2017 was an absolutely amazing year! I scratched five more countries off my map and experienced more of China. I met some amazing people, some of whom have become very good friends. I got to spend some quality time with … Continued
Nestled in an unassuming building near the southeast corner of Tiananmen Square and behind the elaborate, old Beijing train station, the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall gives visitors a glimpse into the growth of this ancient city from Genghis Khan’s palace … Continued
Escalators of the NCPA My favorite building in Beijing is the National Center for the Performing Arts. It is a stunning piece of architecture that mirrors what happens in the three venues inside. I took my brother to explore this … Continued
My brother recently visited me on a quick visit to Beijing, and by quick, I mean less than a week. It was great fun though. I got to share with him some of my favorite places in Beijing and experience … Continued
After my short stint in South Carolina, I made my way to Texas for the last part of my sojourn home. Being autumn, it was time for the State Fair of Texas. My family has gone to the fair every … Continued
2018 calendar featuring my photography is now available for purchase! For several years, I have made a wall calendar with my photography as a Christmas gift for family and very close friends. This year, I want to make it available to … Continued
A short drive from Hilton Head, South Carolina is the storied city of Savannah, Georgia. One of the oldest estates in this historic city is Wormsloe, originally built by Noble Jones. He came with the first group of Georgia settlers … Continued
Xiamen has been an important port city in China’s Fujian Province for several centuries. There were high and low periods. The latest, beginning in the mid-19th century, brought a colonial feel to the southern Chinese city now preserved as China’s … Continued
Southern China was once plagued by roving bands of bandits causing the locals to build near-impenetrable homes known as the Fujian Tulou. These large rammed earth structures were essentially villages, some with around 1,000 people living in them. These UNESCO … Continued
Manila, is great! It is humid and hot, but I lucked out and didn’t have to deal with any rainstorms where I was. It’s a big city that isn’t the easiest to get around unless you know it like the … Continued