Category: Travel
Preparing for Inflation and Yearning for Zion: Thoughts From My Visit to Turkey
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami) in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge. Thoughts on Freedom in Two Grand Cities:…
Lessons from Bulgaria: The Dangers of Censorship
During the Communist era in Bulgaria, the annual May Day parade was a major spectacle that drew huge crowds to the streets of Sofia. The crowds would come to 9th…
The Last Plane to Shanghai
On Friday at midnight in China, a ban on foreigners entering China went into effect. What may have been the last plane before the ban from North America to Shanghai…
The Kindness of Two Chinese Strangers Turned Our Christmas Eve from Frustration to Joy
Sorry for the delay in posting this note which I wrote during the Christmas holidays and already shared on Facebook. Christmas Eve was marvelous for us thanks to the surprising…
Travel Tip for the Netherlands: Visit the Amsterdam Ward!
Some of the best experiences on my travels to various parts of the world have occurred when I was able to attend local a local church service. Always something interesting…
Coincidence or Miracle?
On my recent trip to several parts of the United States, I was in the Chicago airport for a couple of hours on my way to visit my parents. I…
A Proud Mother and a Little Miracle in the Snowy Chaos of Portland
Sunday services in Shanghai were terrific, as almost always. I got to attend sacrament meetings in two wards and was touched by inspiring talks in both from a strong variety…
A Mormon Scholar and His Students Changing the World for Good: Dr. Gene Cole at BYU
One of the blessings of travel is the opportunity to meet new people and learn from them. These past 3 weeks of non-stop travel have been no exception. Part of…
Confirming a Small but Meaningful Miracle from President Monson’s Life
In his October 2011 General Conference address, “Stand in Holy Places,” President Thomas S. Monson shared an experience as a small part of his talk that I find instructive in…
Ugly TSA Episodes: Does China Have More Freedom Than the United States?
After living in China and traveling to many parts of Asia this past year, it was a real shock coming to the United States a few days ago. The feeling…
