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South Korea – Peering into North Korea (Photo-Of-The-Week)

January 12th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Peace Park

These sculptures face north, sitting atop a hill above the DMZ, which separates North and South Korea. The park was constructed to console those North Koreans who are unable to return to their hometowns because of the division of Korea since 1950.   Imjin Peace Park. Near Paju, South Korea.  Photograph taken February 7, 2009. [Click the photo thru …


Can A Newspaper Change An Entire Country?

January 3rd, 2010 | 0 Comments »

Lead IndiaOne of the more interesting things I came across while traveling the streets of India, was a marketing campaign centered around social change taken up by the country’s largest English-speaking newspaper: The Times of India (also the world’s largest circulating English-language newspaper).  Throughout my visits to India the newspaper has been running an ongoing ‘Lead India’ campaign that  seeks to inspire change in …


Andy’s Tweets From December

December 20th, 2009 | 0 Comments »

Sorry tweeps, been Net-less for a few weeks, back now. Enjoying the tropical sun of Taveuni, Fiji. Best pineapples in the world. Period. #
Lending a hand with a cataract surgery project, giving sight in remote Fijian villages to villagers who otherwise would be without. #
Had dinner w/ Fiji’s deputy prime minister, the head of Fijis Council of Chiefs, son of Fijis 1st prez, son-in-law of Fijis founding father, frmr head of Fijis military. All one …


Fiji – Cloudy Eyes (Photo-of-the-Week)

December 9th, 2009 | 0 Comments »

double-cataract

Cataracts cloud both of this woman’s eyes, leaving her effectively blind. Taveuni, Island Fiji. Photographed November 19, 2009.

I was working as part of a volunteer team doing cataract surgeries to help restore vision to people on the remote outlying islands of Fiji were these services would otherwise be unavailable (and unaffordable).

Read, listen, watch and come along on my trip around-the-world on …


Andy’s Tweets From This Week

October 25th, 2009 | 0 Comments »

About to have the most touristy week in 3.5 yrs ’round-the-world. Follow along & see how much I can pack into 1-week in Rotorua, New Zealand #
I’ve just learned The Haka! See me all dressed up at Noboundaries.org: //bit.ly/3vpGsk Thanks @rotoruainfo! #rotorua #new zealand #
I’ve just learned The Haka! See me all dressed up at Noboundaries.org: http://bit.ly/3vpGsk Thanks @rotoruainfo! #rotorua #…


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The Cow: 3-Years Around The World (Video)

September 6th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

The Cow’s 3-year journey around the world continues, and he’s finally had a chance to gather some of the best photos from his journey into a short little video (below). 3-years, 5 continents, 35 countries, a million friends. Udderly fantastic.  Enjoy.

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Taken for a Ride – Part 1

February 9th, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The story of my epic overland journey from Kathmandu to New Delhi on a bus with 42 Nepalese men and a monk. It does a pretty good job of capturing what its like to travel alone and independently off-the-beaten tourist path and how travel can test your resolve and give you unmediated, face-to-face encounters with humanity.

Tibet in Widescreen

November 15th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It has nothing to do with my skills as a photographer, it has everything to do with the natural beauty of Tibet. It is impossible to truly capture the expansive grandeur of Tibet with a camera, but these photos are my humble, vain attempts to do just that.

Around-The-World In Photos

December 13th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Can't spend hours surfing my travelogue for all there is to see? Check out my photo gallery that will take you around-the-world on my journey, in less than 10 minutes.

The First American In China

November 5th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
After 9 hours on buses, taxis and a ferry boat, I stepped onto the beach of the small island of Jin Xua, China. I was, reportedly, the first American to ever visit the island’s small fishing village of 1,000 people, of which exactly none spoke English...

Marching for Democracy in China

July 28th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
When you wake up in the morning intent on joining a pro-democracy march in China, its one of those things that sounds impressive to brag home about. So, I put on my best fitting running shoes, protective long pants, and of course, grabbed my camera before heading out of the door. This is what I learned.

Things That Make Me Laugh: Japan

April 7th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Travel constantly reminds me that we must always have a sense of humor. To help provide you a few laughs, may I present the first of an ongoing series, called "Things That Make Me Laugh." Here is the Japan edition.

A Fishy Tale: The Best Sushi In The World

March 31st, 2007 | 7 Comments »
In the land that invented it, a quest for The Best Sushi In The World. The question is, is it really what I want?

I Bought a Camera From A Guy Named Fish

February 13th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I've been served dessert by a girl named "Cake." One of my neighbors goes by the name "Carton" Two of my newest friends in Beijing are a dynamic duo that go by the name of "Ice" and "Tool." Hmm, let me try to explain.

The Tower of Babel: An Instructive Guide

February 11th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
English is the langua franca of the world. This often comes in handy, say when you drop by a Starbucks, cause how in the world do you say "venti drip vanilla double soy espresso macchiato with room con pana" in Chinese? (actually I don't even know what I just said in English?)

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Trip Stats

Months traveling: 41
Countries visited: 37

Cities visited: 229

Beds slept in: 237

Lowest point: Sipadan Island, Malaysia (-34m/-111ft)

Highest point: Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (5,895m/19,340ft)

Most southern point: The Caitlins, New Zealand

Most northern point: Moscow, Russia

Cases of bed bugs: 1

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