Should you find yourself planning a trip to Timbuktu, may I humbly suggest you reconsider. I say this as someone who is in Timbuktu, despite attempts to be otherwise. Aside from its alluring name, there is little reason to come … Continue reading
You know when you accidentally take a really extraordinary picture?
Woke up in a tent in the Sahara desert. Feet cold. Wind howling. Camels barking. Wasn’t it David Byrne who once said, “Well…how did I get here?” Threw on some clothes and raced into the dunes to catch the sun … Continue reading
First things first: if you’re coming to Morocco and you’re looking for a guide, contact madaboutmorocco and ask for James Cutting. James is also a location manager/scout and close protection specialist (that’s fancy for bodyguard) serving the surprisingly large amount … Continue reading
Part threes are tricky. With part twos you’re saying, “Hey, part one worked out pretty well. I’m going to do it again and see if folks are still interested.” With part threes you’re saying, “I think I’ve really got something … Continue reading
Just gonna run through this quickly, for posterity. We arrived back in Istanbul for the second day of the Swedish travel agency commercial shoot. My luggage was waiting for me in the hotel when I woke up. I was finally … Continue reading
Landed in Istanbul at midnight. Luggage went missing en route. My hard drive with all the raw dancing footage is either in Chicago or London. After 24 hours, the baggage folks in Istanbul have no idea. Got to the hotel, … Continue reading
I’m on a brief layover in London. As is my habit, I am ranting mid-journey on my way to Istanbul. I’m a huge fan of London. It’s one of my favorite places to visit. Fantastic mix of cultures. Some of … Continue reading
My panel of spirit guides and soothsayers has given me the all clear, so here it is: the Dancing Outtakes video. I’ve been sitting on this for a long time. Months and months. It has given me back problems and … Continue reading
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