Phi Phi Island in 1992: I Found Paradise—and Somehow Got Bored
In 1992, I went to Phi Phi Island and found the sort of place people dream about. Clear water. Limestone cliffs. A quiet beach. Very few people. And …
Moments In A Frame
Some journeys stay with us long after we’ve unpacked. Here are the places, people and unexpected encounters we still remember—from the South Pacific to the Philippines, with a few detours along the way.
These are the stories behind the photographs: beautiful views, changed plans and small moments that turned out to matter more than we expected.
Start here: Tetiaroa
A famous name, an extraordinary lagoon and a place I never quite left behind. Explore my guide to Tetiaroa, then follow the stories into the old hotel years, island adventures and a rather unexpected beach clean-up.
Reflecting on Hong Kong: A Journey Back to 1992
In March 1992, I spent four days in Hong Kong. I was 22, the city was still under British administration, and I had the distinct impression that everyone …
My First Journey into the Free World: A 1991 Adventure in Sri Lanka
In September 1991, I arrived in Sri Lanka at the age of 22, ready for my first journey to a faraway destination. The world had opened up, and …
A Unique Sri Lanka Adventure: The Menstruation Party
Beruwela, Sri Lanka, September 1991. I woke to what I thought was gunfire. By the following evening, I was at a family celebration, trying to eat dinner with …