It started as a way to keep in touch with my parents while traveling and reassure them that I was not dead. Over the years, my travel log has morphed into an obese, all-you-can-eat, international writing smorgasbord, consisting of 143 entries, 2,100 pictures, in 21 countries ... and growing!

The entire, unlimited buffet can be accessed here. However, for those of you that like to pick and choose the tastiest morsels, I provide a sampling of my favorite entries below. Bon appetit!

Anning Hotsprings, China, 2011

Southern England, 2010

Phuket, Thailand, 2010

Macau, China, 2009

Sanya, China, 2009

Qingdao, China, 2009

Great Wall from Si Ma Tai to Jin Shan Ling, China, 2008

Nan Ji Island, China, 2006

Point Lobos, California, 2006

(pictures speak louder than words)

Yosemite National Park, California, 2006

 (pictures speak louder than words)

Green Island, Taiwan, 2005

Beijing, China, 2005

Hong Kong, China 2004

Da Shi, Taiwan, 2004

Dragon Boat Festival, Taiwan, 2004

Martyr's Shrine and Sun Yat Sen Memorial, Taiwan, 2004

Amsterdam, Holland, 1999

Rome, Italy, 1999