Category: Travel
Camping on the Greenland Ice Sheet
My very first camping trip ever and we decide to go camping on the ice sheet in Greenland! We started our trip in Kangerlussuaq, headed toward the Russell Glacier and finally hiked onto the ice sheet. Finding our way to…
Spinning at the Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier
Tour the iconic Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier – an easy day trip from Paris. I’ve always wanted to see the Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier in person, and I finally got the chance. It was well worth the…
Spinning in the Dry Riverbed of the Zayayndeh River – Isfahan, Iran
Here I am spinning in the now dry, due to damming and farm irrigation, Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. The swan boats, sleeping, waiting for the next waters to wake them up. The Si-o-se-pol bridge, longing for its purpose, appears…
Michael Heizer’s Double Negative
A Birthday Wish Come True. Visiting Michael Heizer’s Double Negative Double Negative is a piece of land art located in the Moapa Valley on Mormon Mesa (or Virgin River Mesa) near Overton, Nevada. Double Negative was completed in 1970.
Launch of the DELTA IV Heavy at Vandenberg SLC-6
I’ve always wanted to see a big rocket launch. When we found out that one of the largest rockets was launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base…we just high tailed it up to Lompoc. Here is a 360° degree video I…
Spinning at The Castro – the Gay Neighborhood of San Francisco
Here I am spinning at the Castro in San Francisco The Castro neighborhood of San Francisco is one of the most famous gay neighborhoods in the world. San Francisco’s “gay village” is home of the annual San Francisco Gay Pride…
Spinning in the Court of the Lions
Here I am spinning at the Courtyard of the Lions. The Courtyard of the Lions (Spanish: Patio de los Leones – Arabic: بهو السباع) is the main courtyard of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions, in the heart of…
Iran – a Poem for Reza – my guide
Inspired by my trip to Iran I recently vacationed in Iran. Yes, that Iran. The one we are constantly being told is the evil empire run by madmen. I am happy to report that that is not the Iran that…
Spinning at the backlot of Universal Studios – Courthouse Square
Here I am spinning at the Courthouse Square in the backlot at Universal Studios Courthouse Square is a backlot situated at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. The set is made out of a few facades that create the illusion of…