Napa Valley (August 16, 2026)
We visited Pacific Union College in Angwin, a small community in the mountains east of Napa Valley. This private Seventh-day Adventist college sits on...
August 15, 2026
I have a soft spot for fairs. As a kid, I went to the California State Fair almost every year. My favorite part was...
Napa Valley (August 15, 2026)
Jean and I visited Calistoga, another small town in Napa’s upper valley. It’s known for its natural hot springs and mineral water, which have...
Napa Valley (August 14, 2026)
I’m kicking off a new project, Profiles, where I’ll write about and photograph what I find to be interesting people and places. I’m still...
Letters from Indochina (Part 43)
On my final day, I spent the morning walking down Trang Tien Street, one of Hanoi’s oldest and most prominent roads. Long before the...
Letters from Indochina (Part 42)
I set out before sunrise, hoping to snap photos of Long Bien Bridge just before rush hour. Built by the French in the early...
Letters from Indochina (Part 41)
I’m back in Hanoi, this time staying long enough to reconnect with the city rather than just passing through. It’s a place of contrasts:...
Letters from Indochina (Part 40)
This morning, I visited MandaLao, an elephant sanctuary just outside of Luang Prabang. Rather than offering rides or performances, the sanctuary provides a safe,...
Letters from Indochina (Part 39)
I’m back in Luang Prabang! I had high hopes of visiting Kuang Si Falls, arguably the area’s main attraction, best known for its turquoise...
Letters from Indochina (Part 38)
Today was my last day in Nong Khiaw. Unfortunately, it didn’t end the way I’d hoped! First, I had planned to hike Pha Daeng...