My first ever “travel alone” trip was to East Asia and started in Taiwan. I was excited about the nature and the food that I had heard about from some Taiwanese people I knew as well as from Anthony Bourdain’s show. I was also looking forward to all the muscle guys. In my head it…
Category: Rants & stories
10 things not to do in Asia
I should be spending time writing a bunch of articles on what to do in Asia, but thought it would be quick and fun to run down a list of things not to do based on some of the (somewhat ridiculous) experiences I’ve had. 1- Don’t take English translations of the food too seriously! Exhibit A…
The Great Double Standard
To ensure the rest of this is not misunderstood I would like to preface it with the fact that I stand with the people of the Ukraine and wish for nothing but a swift end to this (and any) war. Having grown up in war I could not possibly wish this pain on anyone. Having…
No Fat, No Ugly, No Fem. No Rice, No Curry, And No Blacks
I’ve been meaning to write about this for years, but I can’t think of a better time than during the black lives matter protests following George Floyd’s murder (there is nothing alleged about it). A short while ago Grindr decided to remove the ethnicity filter. This started valid debates with a bunch of friends and…
Romance in Bali
Bali is a popular destination for honeymooners and people who are in love. For years I said to myself that I would save it for that trip with the right guy. I said that this wasn’t the place for a solo travel trip. But then I woke up one day and realized that while my…
Things that happen on a plane
Are you expecting a story about the mile high club? Sex in a tiny airplane toilet where there is barely enough room for one person to play sudoku? No thanks – sorry to disappoint you! Walking in on a penis On one of my trips back to lebanon, I sat next to this sweet, super…
Becoming American
As I read a letter I received from the government today notifying me that I am a week from becoming an American citizen, I started to think back to my journey here in this country. It all started in September of 2004 after getting accepted into grad school in Boston. I had arranged to live…
The Ten Commandments (gay edition)
1. Thou shall not hate on, flame, or exclude any gay sub-culture, race, or ethnicity 2. Though shall not ghost thy fellow gay (it’s rude) 3. Thou shall use condoms (or prep) 4. Thou shall practice sexual hygiene (at all times) 5. Thou shall not post more than one shirtless selfie (per month) 6. Thou…
That New Year’s Resolution
When most people I know make a New Year’s resolution, it’s typically along the lines of weight loss, focusing more on their career, or quitting smoking. This year mine was significantly different. After getting broken up with following a five year partnership, I was feeling restless. I wanted to feel alive. I wanted to do…
The 200 