Returning

We’re leaving Japan early. Who knew this Chinese year of the Fire Horse, the notorious chaos-bringer, would have war up … More

Notes on Kanazawa

On our last day in Kyoto, Mark said, you know? I could spend 3 months here. I said Mark, it’s … More

What would Janus do?

I’ve gotten a few emails lately from friends reminding me that I have a blog. Coucou! 👋 I’m still here, … More

Not going back

So, here I am and here we are. My intention upon our return to France, back in November: to write … More

Forecast error

October is rainy season in central Vietnam. This is what happens when you try to fit too many regions into … More

This must be the place: Gyeongju

I’d been wondering if there would be any place on our Big Scram that I wouldn’t be eager to leave … More

Busan and where we went wrong

When you picture a far-flung voyage, you don’t picture yourself hunkered down in your hotel room eating a fast food … More

From Mexico City to Tokyo

It wasn’t a conscious theme, but the Grand Scram is turning out to be a great cities tour. Paris, London, … More

The San Miguel bubble

We’re currently in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, an exceedingly popular place among the retired expat/neo-nomad types of the world. … More

Never tired of London

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. Samuel Johnson Why do I always forget how … More