Traveling is about experiencing new places and meeting new people : architecture and landscapes, influences and culture, citizens and travelers. The foods, arts, people, and languages of a place stand out and blend with all others. Also, for me, a big part of traveling is seeking out the optimal breakfast : Breakfast is good, and the world has a lot to offer.
Nepal (May 99)
In May 1999 I spent two and a half weeks in Nepal with a group of students and professors from NC State. We were there for more academic than tourist purposes, because the trip took place as the first stage of the inaugural Four Worlds trip. So in that context, we spent our time taking a look at some of the ...
Grenoble Study Abroad (Sep 99 – Aug 00)
These pages describe some of the experiences from my eleven–month stint studying philosophy and language in Grenoble, France. I hope you enjoy the tour, and that it makes you think again about going abroad, whatever your occupation.
Graz IAESTE Internship (Aug 02 – May 03)
In 2002 and 2003 I got the chance to work in Graz, Austria as part of a nine–month IAESTE internship. I programmed with quality people, went skiing with quality people, drank beer with quality people, and generally had a nice time programming, learning, and exploring some of central Europe.
Road Trips
Road trips are a great example of the quest for new food and culture through travel. It is surprising just how much there is to see in the United States alone : In a country that spans almost a third of a continent, there are amazingly beautiful views and startlingly unique points of view around almost every corner. ...
Bike Trips
I'm just starting to get into bike touring. That's right, people just like you and me can get outside into the sunshine, hop on a bike, and be in the next town before you know it ! These pages describe some of my bicycling experiences over long distances ; please see my bicycle advocacy page for some more writing about the practical ...
National Parks
So far I've been adventurous and lucky enough to visit a few of the national parks in the continental United States ; I've truly enjoyed each one. So one of my life goals is to spend some time at each of the national parks in the United States (there are even more than just the 50 states). This page is a collection ...