The Intentional Traveler

Todays Image • Just Dandelions?

Okay, it’s just a dandelion – so what? Well the problem is, you weren’t there and I must admit I did a bad job of making it obvious why I took this photograph. What’s special about this clump of dandelions is that they are 18″+ tall. If you’re going to Alaska keep a look outContinue reading “Todays Image • Just Dandelions?”

A Simple Grave Marker In Alaska

A Short Story While hiking up to Skagway Falls in Alaska we passed through the Gold Rush Cemetery where there are numerous headstones and markers with many well over a hundred years old. The cemetery is located on a slope with graves spaced at random, many markers are difficult to read and some contain littleContinue reading “A Simple Grave Marker In Alaska”

Todays Images • Maeklong Railway Market Thailand

In Thailand the water market is famous with its vendors and shoppers in boats but perhaps more interesting is Maeklong’s railway market located next to the Maeklong station The Maeklong market is a typical Asian market that sells everything from fruit and vegetables to fresh caught fish (stingrays and eels are very popular). The uniqueContinue reading “Todays Images • Maeklong Railway Market Thailand”

Port Of Call Lima, Peru

Spending Time In Incredible Lima Lima, a city filled with colonial history, is the only capital in South America that touches the sea, and is hailed by many as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. The city boasts world-renowned chefs like Gastón Acurio and Virgilio Martínez. Making Lima the only city with two restaurants rankingContinue reading “Port Of Call Lima, Peru”

Encounter With A Whale

Unexpected Whale Watching In Alaska A Short Story A few years ago while on an early season Alaska cruise our ship stopped at Icy Straight Point. For a number of reasons we had decided to take it easy that day. The ship was anchored out and we had gone ashore early in the morning andContinue reading “Encounter With A Whale”

Every Day Buddhism

The Character And Nature Of Every Day Buddhism I’ve always been fascinated with Buddhism as a faith and philosophy and while I’ve read a bit about the Buddha’s teachings I’ll admit there’s much I don’t understand. We’ve traveled a fair amount through Asia and I’ve had a lot of conversations with Buddhists about their beliefsContinue reading “Every Day Buddhism”