Mass Spam Delete Django

Published on Oct. 2, 2007

As you can read, I've been traveling around quite a bit lately. This means I haven't been checking the comments on my blog, which means quite a bit of spam has been entered. I am blocking the spam via akismet, however, it is still recorded in the database. Being somebody ... Read more.

More Overnights

Published on July 18, 2007 under China

We arrived in Chengdu tired but with high spirits: our adventure was progressing quickly, and we were in the land of spicy food, Sichuan, which holds a special interest in my heart. We had two missions in Chungdu: 1) find a place to shower, 2) catch the bus south the ... Read more.

Tibet to China

Published on July 16, 2007 under Tibet

Our friends from Hong Kong, whom had departed earlier, were doing some site-seeing in Xining. After departing the train we went to a little Muslim-owned eatery, got stared at constantly, then called my parents. Because we didn't know much about Xining, and didn't have much time, we decided to just ... Read more.

Procrastinating Departure

Published on July 13, 2007 under Tibet

Unfortunately, we'd be seeing this milk again, in the most vile fashion possible. Although our trip schedule had hit a delay by the Bus From Hell, we refused to let that diminish our enjoyment. After eating our usual spicy pancake breakfast things we started preparing to visit ... Read more.

To Shigatse

Published on July 9, 2007 under Tibet

After waking up and eating breakfast we checked out of the hotel but left our bags in the lobby. We wandered down the street to the post office, bought some post cards, and entered the Potala Palace. If you are reading this and intend to visit the palace, make sure ... Read more.

First Day in Lhasa

Published on July 8, 2007 under Tibet

We awoke early in the morning to the loud sound of cars – but easily ignored them to get a few more minutes of sleep. At 9:00am we went to breakfast around the corner from the hotel – a pseudo-Chinese breakfast place. Next we wandered to the Potala Palace ... Read more.

My Portable Travel Stick

Published on June 29, 2007

This will be my last post from Taiwan, and I'm placing it in my tech section. Shortly I will be flying to Hong Kong, and then traveling into China. I'm not bringing my laptop with me. I'm always a little wary of using public computers, especially in many of the ... Read more.

Taipei Tour Guide

Published on April 25, 2007 under Taiwan

Early in the morning W and I took the bus to the hotel, knocked on the door, and wandered across the street to a breakfast plane. Quite a bit of food was ordered, enough for them to sample, and soon we were off. W needed to check in with her ... Read more.

A Long, Long Flight

Published on Oct. 16, 2006 under United States

In the last few years I have been privileged enough to travel; travel a lot. International flights aren't a problem. After my exam I jumped on the MRT to Taipei Main Station, and had some lunch. Knowing that the meals on the plan are built for "average" people, I ... Read more.

A Long Boat Ride Home

Published on Oct. 9, 2006 under Taiwan

Today sucked. For whatever reason, unknown by me, I decided to 'have some fun' and take the ferry back to Taiwan. What-was-I-thinking. Now, I've been able to take several ferries before, some for extended periods of time. Little did I know, this was going to be a slightly bumpy ride. ... Read more.

A Deserted Village

Published on Oct. 6, 2006 under Taiwan

We awoke to the sound of two alarm clocks and voices in the background. The good feelings from the previous day still filled our souls, and we slowly crawled out of bed. After a quick pack we descend from our loft, and breakfast (included with ... Read more.

Moon Festival and Islands

Published on Oct. 5, 2006 under Taiwan

In between Taiwan and China exists a straight, usually referred to as the Straight of Taiwan. Policy makers refer to this area often, and here is where the U.S. government has agreed to "regulate." But the straight contains more than water; a string of Islands, with diverse and interesting history, ... Read more.

I'm Back!

Published on Oct. 1, 2006 under Taiwan

After a long, long flight to LAX, then a jump across to Taiwan, I'm now back in Taipei. Life has settled down, I'm studying several things at the moment, and beef noodle is on the agenda for almost every meal. With me comes good memories of Atlanta, and a new ... Read more.

ATL and Coups

Published on Sept. 19, 2006 under United States

I'm still in Atlanta, spending much time with my sister's. One of them just got married, which is why I decided to come out here. One of my sisters is raising a set of twins, and a four year old -- so as one could imagine, I have been ... Read more.

Goodbye Thailand

Published on Aug. 13, 2006 under Thailand

Today was another fine, beautiful day. We woke up around 8:00 to catch the autobus to the airport; however the lady informed us that the 10:00 (which we needed for our 1:15 flight) was all full. Surely due to some hidden signal, the taxi drivers immediately swooped in: "airport? me ... Read more.

Over to Thailand

Published on Aug. 12, 2006 under Taiwan

It is 10:53pm, and I have just returned from Thailand. "What!" -You may ask. Yes, Thailand. Ten days. I know I haven't written much lately, anything lately, but the following is a few stories we had from our most recent adventure. As my previous entry details, I am ... Read more.

A Flash Flood

Published on Aug. 10, 2006 under Thailand

We awoke quite early, and after breakfast (at a restaurant+mechanic store by the river) jumped on a truck-style taxi (wood floors, people just sort of pile in on either side). The taxi took us to Old Town, where we started to walk around the ruins. I am amazed that there ... Read more.

Sore Sore Sore

Published on Aug. 9, 2006 under Thailand

Sore is the word for today. We woke up and rolled out of bed, somehow checked out, and took a tuk-tuk to Chiang Dao. Since we were just meeting Sean and Pink there, we only wandered around briefly, not fully experiencing the expansive park. While the national park/meditation area was ... Read more.