Live. Laugh. Love.
A traveler’s lesson for a rich & meaningful life
“Live, Laugh, Love" might seem like a simple phrase, it is a fundamental for experiencing a rich and meaningful life. These principles mean that you're not just sharing stories, you're offering perspectives on embracing every moment, finding joy amidst challenges, and cherishing the connections that define us.
LIVE – To live is to embrace the fullness of experiences from travelers globally. To live is to expand your horizons and really step out of your comfort zone.
LAUGH –To laugh is to find joy and humor in every situation, good or bad. It’s a sign of resilience, transforming past or future frustrations into memorable anecdotes.
LOVE – To love is to see love as more than just a romantic love connection. It’s a compassion, and cherishing relationships with those close to you, whether it’s partners, family, friends, or even with strangers encountered along your adventure.
Truffles & Traffic Tickets (LAUGH)
Florence: a city of beauty and… parking pandemonium. My trip involved six-hour waits for pasta, chaotic drives, and a year later, a flood of surprise traffic tickets. Read about my hilarious, yet frustrating, Florence adventure.
The Challenge at Acatenango? Easy (LIVE)
Join my unforgettable trek to Guatemala's Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes. From a challenging ascent through diverse landscapes to witnessing breathtaking volcanic eruptions, this adventure was truly extraordinary. Read about my experience!"
A Story Through a Photograph that Connects Us(LOVE)
Explore the power of photography to capture human connection. This blog post shares a personal story of finding raw emotion and shared humanity in a small town's ancient ruins. Discover how a single photograph can transcend language and culture, revealing the universal language of emotion. Learn about travel photography, human stories, and the beauty of capturing authentic moments.
GLITCHES IN THE MATRIX
(Laughs on Our Travels Edition)
Journey with us and check out these fun gems we came across during our visits abroad and in Los Angeles. Let’s have something to laugh about today.
Billboard with a blue and red logo for Americas Best Value Inn and a humorous message that reads, 'IT'S NOT HILTON BUT IT WILL DO.'
A street scene with a large sign that reads 'Driving California School.' Four police officers are gathered near a white car on the sidewalk, with a pole and traffic light nearby. The photo appears to be taken from inside a vehicle, as part of the side mirror and dashboard are visible in the foreground.
A woman lying on synthetic grass with sunglasses, tattooed arm, and a backpack, appears to be relaxing or resting, surrounded by people standing and walking around.
Person standing on a sandy beach near green and brown cliffs at sunset.
A person without clothes walking on sandy beach near large rocky cliffs at sunset.
A collection of open oyster shells on a sandy surface, with some shells displaying iridescent blue and orange hues.
It doesn't stop here this is just a taste of Japan
We're getting closer to the gold. A hand holding a yellow rubber dildo in front of a vending machine with Japanese text and an anime-style illustration of a girl. The vending machine advertises adult vibrating plus strap items.
Here it is! Vending machine with a sign indicating used lingerie for 500 yen, with Japanese characters and some English text.
A wine glass with red wine balanced on a toilet tank lid in a bathroom, with a bidet and tiled wall in background.
Tell us he doesn't
Macao Star Worldwide
Can you see Prince Streets marketing tactic?
Imagine this but in someone's house and in every single corner.
Rental contract reads "No Initial D"
The vision is there
When you see it...
That's called friendzone
Wait for it...
It was probably this person...
Black-and-white sign of a hand gesture with thumb and index finger close together, inside a lit square.
Person driving a silver car wearing a black helmet and sunglasses, with a striped shirt, visible through the car window.
Last one who checked out of the hotel.
Any empty space can be a Kdrama scene.
Only in LA
Black and white printed posters with old-style illustrations of Mexican men wearing sombreros and traditional clothing. The posters display humorous reasons why handguns are better than women, including points about buying silencers, trading ammunition, and not complaining about glass breaks.
That's the model YOLO
Ordered a camera. As packaging, doggy toilet time pads??
A large, rectangular sign for Chase Drugs, Inc., a pharmacy and drug store, with a red and white logo reading 'Leader Drug Stores', in a parking lot in daytime. The sign is empty below the logo. The parking lot has cars, trees, a fire hydrant, and a brick building in the background.