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*My words fail to paint the picture of a memory from San Pedro Sula that’s locked in my heart forever* The rain pitters softly in the still darkness Slowly soaking a city that’s still struggling to be In a world where people are still struggling to live But I’m inside, here, calm and still with [...]

Honduras is experiencing a tremendous amount of flooding right now. I have a friend who lives in a city (La Lima) that is entirely flooded. Thousands throughout the country have lost their homes and everything they own to the floods. Nearly every part of the country is being affected by the constant rain. Click here [...]

My like-minded adventurer and good friend Ben Hanna (www.BenHanna.com) has shared some thoughts and experiences… It’s a treat to read about them. So, treat yourself! I know I bust on the daily grind pretty often, but it was apparent to me early on that I was not built to fit into that mold. I can’t [...]

I’ve slacked off from blogging… even though, as usual, I have tons of adventure to share. In the next few days, I plan to catch up. But, in the meantime, check out this amazing initiative organized by a fellow couchsurfer. I met Josue in Denver, CO. Looks like I’ll be catching up with him again [...]

Who knows if this man was a stranger or not. San Francisco is full of people who were once strangers that have come to call the eclectic city home. But, there was just something different about this man. A mysterious Asian, with long hair, cowboy hat and hippie jeans watching the sun infuse the sea [...]

Well I couldn’t have imagined a more precious cause for everyone’s donation. Part of the donation will go towards the transportation and small medical costs necessary for a 7-month-old Chortí infant to receive heart surgery. Through Samaritan’s Purse, the expensive operation will cost just 1,000 Lempiras, or about $50, for this Chortí child who suffers [...]