About the Location: I immediately felt welcomed into Deir es-Sultan, the Ethiopian monastery located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A handful of monks from the Church of Ethiopia live among the ruins of a medieval cloister erected by the Crusaders. Continue reading “Peace Be With You”
A Quiet Place
About the Location: South Tyrol is the northernmost province in Italy and home to the mighty Dolomites, a mountain range part of the Southern Limestone Alps. This region has an interesting history resulting in more than 62% of the population speaking German as a primary language, and only 23% speak Italian. Continue reading “A Quiet Place”
Camel Herder
About the Location: At dusk, a camel herder walks along a dune’s ridge of Nubra Valley, an important Silk Road trading route from China to India which continued west through what is today Pakistan, Central Asia, and all the way to Greece and Rome. Continue reading “Camel Herder”
Ghost Cat
About the Location: The majestic snow leopard. What makes finding this elusive cat so challenging is the harsh environment they call home. The only way to see one in the wild is to immerse yourself in their surroundings. Continue reading “Ghost Cat”
Under the Stars
About the Location: The small city of Leh, India is nestled into the foothills of the Himalayas in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, it sits at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. From there, a 1.5-hour drive will get you into the mountains near a small village called Rumbak, accessible only by foot. We camped about an hour’s hike from Rumbak in sub-freezing temperatures at about 14,000 feet. The terrain was rough and unforgiving. The rewards were unmatched. continue…
Jungle Falls
About the Location: Nauyaca Falls near Dominical in Costa Rica is a beautifully wild place that is difficult enough to get and keeps most people away. Only an hour from Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, this part of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is stunning and teeming with flaura and fauna. Continue reading “Jungle Falls”
War College
About the Location: Along the eastern edge of Hains Point in Washington, DC there is a clear view across the Washington Channel of the National War College. Roosevelt Hall, pictured here, was built in 1907 and has hosted the National War College since its inception in 1946. You’ll find mid and senior military officers here studying strategic leadership in a complex global ecosystem. continue…
The Road Winds
About the Location: Mount Desert Island on the east coast of Maine is known as the “Isle of Lonely Mountains.” It is home to incredible trails, roads, coastline, and beautiful Acadia National Park with its notable Penobscot Mountain, Jordan Pond, and Beehive Trail. Bar Harbor is the main attraction for those seeking any food with lobster – from steamed lobster to lobster eggs benedict or lobster mac n’ cheese, you’ll find it here. continue…
Kuna Yala
About the Location: A little slice of heaven from this weekend in Kuna Yala off the northern Caribbean coast of Panama. The Kuna people are indigenous to parts of Panama and Colombia and a large number live on a series of islands where they trade goods, fish, and entertain the occasional gringo. Though the little cottages may look inviting, they were quite rustic. Just a wood box with bed, some mosquito netting and one light bulb at the end of a wire, swaying in the gentle breeze. But when you wake up to this scene, it sure feels luxurious! continue…
Night Market
About the Location: This is the infamous Temple Street Night Market of Hong Kong. Located just south of Mong Kok, the most densely populated neighborhood on earth, this market is a thriving part of the Kowloon experience. You can find a wide assortment of items here from souvenirs to travel accessories, but it is dominated by men’s apparel (the Ladies Market isn’t far away).
About the Shot: I had come to this street earlier in the day with a friend who thought this location continue…
