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Arriving in West Papua
Posted on February 12, 2011 | 5 Comments113 minutes after the toothless grin that calmed my nerves, the clouds open up and West Papua and its surrounding islands come into view. I strain over the women next […] -
Similans Preview – Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsOrnate Ghost Pipefish taken at Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand -
I Once Caught a Fish This Big…
Posted on February 2, 2011 | 6 CommentsRomain tries to impress a school of Striped Yellow Fusilier with a story… Jamur Boo – Misool Island, Indonesia -
From Adventure to Anxiety and Back
Posted on February 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsAs a kid, airports were a magical place. They signaled something different, something new – an adventure. One of my favorite parts of the Indiana Jones movies was the semi-transparent […] -
Travel Photography Roulette Submission
Posted on January 27, 2011 | No CommentsSchool’s in Session Cape Kri, Raja Ampat, Indonesia When diving, I often get focused on the walls and reefs below me. I looked up to gauge the sun for a […] -
Airports and Anticipation
Posted on January 24, 2011 | 3 CommentsOver the past 6 weeks traveling through Indonesia, I’ve found the airports to be mildly confusing. They’re designed quite poorly, usually little signage in the terminal, and even less direction […] -
New Beginnings
Posted on January 23, 2011 | 7 CommentsIt’s been over a month since my last post and while I’d like to give you some plausible excuse as to why I haven’t written such as not having an […] -
New Friends and Loi Krathong on Koh Lanta
Posted on December 18, 2010 | 11 CommentsIt’s always been the case in my travels that the places I’ve loved most are the places I’ve met people I’ve enjoyed spending time with. Koh Lanta was no exception. […] -
Limestone Views
Posted on November 21, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe past week I’ve spent much of my time sitting on the beach, reading or napping. I’ve heard a few grumbles about the weather since it’s been overcast and a […]