September 11 in Australia It’s time like this that I hate living overseas, I hate being an American expat and I hate being here. When the Twin Towers went down I was at home, living and working in Los Angeles. I remember getting ready for the day and stopping everything. I watched live, on TV [...]
Sydney. Australia. Do yourself a big favor and pull the plug on this piece of untidy excrement that you call Dramality Television. You are embarrassing Cronulla, The Sutherland Shire and Sydney as a whole. Both Domestically but on an Global Scale as well. Sydney Just Took a Hit in the Tourism Industry For Australians who [...]
Land Diving for 2012 is Complete Today is the last day of the Land Diving tradition on Pentecost Island. I only thought it would be appropriate to post one of my favorite photos from that unforgettable day from earlier this June. Be in the Moment I think this photos really sums it up for me. [...]
Fresh Fish, Coconut Curry and a Tusker After traveling for over 12 hours to get to Santo, I was tired and famished to say the least. This is what I finally got to sit down to after all that time. Yum! Did it taste good! And, no it was not because I was starving. I [...]
Pentecost Island Problem I love my little Canon 300HS, I probably love it too much. I decided to treat myself and bought the 300HS back in Chicago earlier this year. I bought it because while I absolutely cherish my Canon 30D, let’s face it. It’s a royal pain to lug around a DSLR all day [...]
Dive Masters by Jason McAnear I recently cam across a video on YouTube that struck a chord with me and I’d like to share it with you. Why? Well, Jason is a Scuba Dive Master and Instructor. I am also a certified Scuba Diver, and my Uncle is a Dive Master and Instructor as well. [...]
The Blue Waters of Matevulu There are three Blue Holes on the island of Espirtu Santo and they are just unreal. These tranquil, mystical, turquoise lagoons have something magical and mysterious about them that you have to see to believe. The crystal clear blue waters are irresistible and we dove right in! Matevulu Blue Hole [...]
Nanggol Land Diving (Nanggol, Nagol or N’gol) is performed annually on South Pentecost Island in the South Pacific Island Country of Vanuatu. The Land Divers jump every Saturday from April to June. The Land Diving tradition has gone on for many centuries, so long in fact that nobody knows exactly for how long for. In [...]
Welcome to South Penetecost Island Home of Nanggol or what is more commonly known as Land Diving. Pentecost Island is located in the small South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. Pentecost Island is one is one of the 83 islands that make op Vanuatu. Land Diving Land Diving is a growing traveller and tourist attraction [...]
I was recently asked to answer a few interview questions from Cornelius at MonkeyBrewster.com. However, I missed the bus. I feel bad and for that I apologize. I thought it would only be appropriate to create my own blow post and and answer his interview questions here. In case you missed it. You can read [...]
What’s it like Living in Perth? Where’s that? Living in Perth which is located on the West Coast of Australia in the State of Western Australia. Perth is also the third most isolated city in the world. Adelaide is the closest major city to Perth which is 1,307 miles (2,104 kilometers) away and is located [...]
A Gloomy Day at Navy Pier Though the weather wasn’t the best and didn’t even compare to the blue skies we had at the top of Willis Tower. I made the best of it and still enjoyed walking around the pier, taking in the sites and admiring the Chicago Skyline. I really like the views [...]
Welcome to the Art Gallery of New South Wales! I hope you enjoy some of my favorite photos from our day at the Art Gallery where we saw the Archibald Prize. Which was a really neat portrait. I hope you enjoy. Cheers!
Does This Make Sense? “Every Anti-Psychotic Drug Known to Man Causes Psychosis. You Have No Risk of Getting a Headache Taking Panadol, Do You!!” North Cronulla I saw a lady in Cronulla Beach (Sydney) walking down the path and writing this in broad daylight on every garbage can (rubbish bin) in sight. I thought this [...]
I love this photo. It’s a picture of a life long friend of mine on my last day visiting with him. Only hours later I was at O’hare on a flight back to California. We used to walk everywhere together when we were in High School. We would talk about everything from life in general [...]
Lincoln Park Zoo is Chicago’s only Free Zoo! Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is the perfect place for the family and budget traveller. Why? Because it’s FREE! And, it’s free every day, 365 days a year. Be sure to visit Lincoln Park Zoo the next time your in Chicago. It’s worth the visit, even if [...]
Welcome to the Windy City Do you have an upcoming trip or vacation to the Windy City of Chicago? If you do then read this list of some of the best things to do while you are in Chicago. Visit the Skydeck in Willis (formerly the Sears Tower) Tower Willis Tower No trip to Chicago [...]
Da Bears! With Chicago just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing my list of must-do’s for ChiTown. So, here it is ranked from lowest to highest: Must Do Chicago Activities #5: Try the Best Pizza that Chicago has to Offer #4: Visit and Photograph Chicago’s Cloud Gate (The Jelly Bean) #3: The John [...]
No Time to Shoot!? Walking with friends who have no interest in photography or video is a difficult task, especially when you are thirsty for some beautiful shots of San Francisco. The skies that day were deep blue without a cloud to be seen, making for awesome conditions to shoot in and some potentially beautiful [...]
