Travelogs
Advance Excerpts
Excerpted from a collection of travel narratives written in 1995-96, about the author’s foundational round-the-world trip and how it affected him.
Death in Yangshuo
"The police only kill bad people. If you kill somebody, the police come and kill you," he apologized.
Sunday in the Park with the Cosmos
"I am doing my 'Victory' cool-down, walking lap when I notice that there are, scattered across the park, people, lying face up on the grass, close to midnight, just watching the clouds!"
Magic Elephant Ride
"So basically, Bird, at the age of 28, decided to become a prostitute for the fun and money of it."
Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Nine Crossings
On an unexpected life of long-term travel and the loss of loved ones in the home country.
Summer 2003
Life in the Time of SARS
My experience of living through the time of SARS in one of the hardest-hit countries.
Taiwanglish
"This is goods for those who wish to enjoy simple and rational lives waste basket and flower pot." If you were confused by that sentence, read on.
Spring 2003
Waiting for the Goddess
Awaiting news of a cancer diagnosis