Author: Dave

I've always been curious about the world beyond my own backyard. While many people spend their entire lives close to where they were born, I've been fortunate enough to travel across the United States and around the world. Every place I've visited has challenged my assumptions in one way or another and reminded me that, despite our differences, people often have far more in common than they realize. I don't write to tell personal stories for the sake of telling them, and I don't believe every article needs to revolve around me. Instead, I enjoy using my experiences as a starting point for exploring larger ideas. Whether it's something I noticed while walking through a market overseas, a conversation with someone from another culture, or simply observing how different communities solve similar problems, I'm interested in the lessons those moments can teach all of us. Travel has given me perspective, but it has also taught me humility. The more places I visit, the more I realize there is still to learn. Every culture has something worth appreciating, and every journey has a way of expanding how we see the world and our place within it. When I write, my goal is simple: to share thoughtful observations, compare perspectives, and encourage curiosity. I hope readers come away having learned something new—not just about another place, but about the world we all share. If one of my articles inspires someone to look at a familiar idea differently, ask a new question, or venture a little farther than they otherwise might have, then I've accomplished exactly what I set out to do.

Democrat Training Camp

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Video of a Democrat Training Camp. Take a look at some of these trainees. They certainly fit the bill for to be democrats. Related Posts 2016 United States Presidential Race Views Shifting Sands: Navigating the Debate on Immigration, Voting, and…

Thailand Street Vendors

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In Thailand street vendors will sell you anything. Here one has a nice bucket of eels to sell. Yummy! Related Posts Moray Eel Elephants in Thailand Thai Food – Neung Kapow

Little Johnny Famous Quotes

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A teacher decides to let students out early if they can name some quote origins. Teacher: “Who said ‘Four Score and Seven Years Ago’?” Before Johnny can open his mouth, Susie says, “Abraham Lincoln.” “That’s right, Susie, you can go…

Meanwhile in Minnesota…

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It’s been snowing all night. So the morning goes like this; 8:00 I made a snowman. 8:10 A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn’t make a snow woman. 8:15 So, I made a snow woman. 8:17 The…

Temple Art in Thailand

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Here is some art that was in a Thai temple. I really like the depiction of the characters. Related Posts Thai Culture Seen at the Bangkok Airport Thailand Buddha Thailand Stop Sign

Thailand Buddha

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Here are some different photos of Buddha statues in Thailand. What is real interesting is the differences between the buddha in Japan and the Buddha in Thailand. Related Posts Thai Culture Seen at the Bangkok Airport Temple Art in Thailand…

Bellows Air Force Station

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Bellows Air Force Station is one of my favorite beaches on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. If you want to go body boarding or just spend the day at the beach, this is a nice perfect sandy beach to…

Bazaar in Iraq

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Here are some photos of a bazaar in Iraq. It shows some of the stuff that was being bartered. Related Posts Eskan Village Bazaar Iraqi Things Arial View of Baghdad, Iraq

Sights Around Enoshima

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I had a very pleasant time walking around Enoshima and taking all the sights, views, and food that there was. The small island gives you some really nice panoramic views, as well as, having the opportunity to take in the…

Water Dragon

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Walking around at Enoshima, Japan I came across this dragon water spout. I’ve never seen anything like this before and thought it was pretty darn cool. Related Posts Aquarium – Osaka, Japan Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan Enoshima Aquarium

Arachnophobia in Japan

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While walking around Kamakura I saw these spiders and thought they looked pretty cool. I hope if you’re going to visit Japan you don’t have arachnophobia, otherwise that could be problematic. Related Posts Kamakura Station Manhole Cover Asakusa – Tokyo,…

Kamakura Station Manhole Cover

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Japan isn’t just a country with millions upon millions of people. There is a lot of art and beauty everywhere you look. It is cool to see the smallest details of art such as this manhole cover near the Kamakura…

Shrine in Japan

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Some of the great beauties in Japan are the shrines and temples. Here is a shrine seen at Enoshima, Japan. I like the way you go through the doorway up the path to the shrine or temple. This is kind…