Back in the 1994 I went to the Annapurna mountains in Nepal, 3 miles high on the opposite side of the Earth from home! In 2002 I went back to guide a tour with my father and two friends. Here is the conclusion of our adventure on the final leg of the trip: https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/i-see-a-safe-journey-i-see-a-safe-return/
Kyoto, Japan
The “spiritual heart” of Japan is a place I’ve journeyed to many times when I lived in Japan. The importance of this city lies in the fact that Kyoto and Nara were the previous capitals of Japan during the era that Buddhism arrived and became a mainstream philosophy for the country. Visit one of my…
Coblog- Journey to Annapurna
Continuation of the adventures of four travelers in the Himalayan range of Nepal. In which our travelers ascend to elevations of 2 miles to witness stunning mountains and to absorb fresh cosmic rays raining down in the upper atmosphere. https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/journey-to-annapurna/
Coblog – Journey to Kathmandu
I had the great honor to guide my father and two friends on a tour to Kathmandu and up to the high Himalayan range near Annapurna. My father wrote his tale in a travelogue. I will host his telling of the adventure here: https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/journey-to-kathmandu/
Brazil from North to South
The Portuguese settlers to the Americas created one of the largest countries in South America with a vast diversity of peoples and culture. In an attempt to capture some of the variety I took several trips to various regions of the country. The tale is perhaps best captured in animated fashion. So this post will…
Hawaii
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean a vast mountain rises from the sea floor. It’s one of the most continually active volcanoes on the planet. The Hawaiian archipelago is a great place for jungle lovers and lava enthusiasts alike. https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/hawaii/
Moscow, Russia
During my first visit to Moscow I was very excited to explore the museums and the famed cathedrals of the city center. Come with me to take a gander: https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/moscow/
Journey to Luang Prabang, Laos
Deep in the jungles of SE Asia is a town where thousands of golden-clad monks meditate on the perfect vision of the immediate moment. You can visit by land or boat to participate in the daily tranquil rituals of Luang Prabang and seek your own insight into the perfect moment. https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/laos/
Annapurna range, Nepal
The highest mountain range in the world is a mystifying destination for travelers and photographers who come to trek into the foothills of the Annapurnas. While it takes a few weeks out of your normal life, it feels like you come back a different person. Here is the story of my first and second third…
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Once there were three kingdoms in the Himalayan mountains that competed to have the best architecture. These are Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. You can still go there today. https://leapingaroundtheworld.wordpress.com/kathmandu-nepal/
