The real jackpot in Las Vegas goes to local hikers. Everyone wins here thanks to dozens of excellent trails in every direction. To the …
Travel Photos
A collection of California sunsets from Venice Beach
During the four years that I lived near the beach in Venice, I enjoyed more than a few epic sunsets. Facing west, the view from the beach …
Bye-bye smoky California, hello Utah
Getting out of Los Angeles to escape September's smoky skies seemed like a no-brainer. I had been waiting for the opportunity to take a road …
Photo Gallery: Utah’s Smoky Mountain Road
Driving from Lake Powell to Escalante, Utah is one hell of a scenic route. The few dirt roads that navigate the foreboding terrain give …
Photo Gallery: Home Base Venice Beach
Home is where the Pacific Ocean meets the streets of Los Angeles in the classic beachside neighborhood of Venice. Famous for its Dogtown …
Thailand’s Khao Sok National Park
Beaches, temples, and food probably come to mind when most people think about Thailand. I'm here to tell you that its ancient rainforests …
My Favorite Travel Photos from 2019
Even though my travel wanderings in 2019 were neither prolific nor distant, keeping relatively close to home was still a treat. I am …
Photo Gallery: Appreciating Desert Landscapes
I've been spending a lot of time in remote areas of the desert lately. Often overlooked, these spartan areas are stunningly beautiful in my …
Photo Gallery: 2019 Summer Road Trip
Here's my favorite images from two weeks on the road during the summer of 2019. I drove 3000 miles across California, Oregon and Nevada. …