Ian's blog

Marin Headlands

Ian — Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:56:21 -0600

Just before you get out of Marin County and onto the Golden Gate Bridge, make a right and then a left at the stop and drive up into the Marin Headlands. The views are sick and the are is amazing. Dotted with old, abandoned military barracks and cliffs that drop into the sea, the place abounds in cool...

Lake Merrit, Oakland, CA

Ian — Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:48:30 -0600

This is perfect day out: Drive out to Oakland's Lake Merrit by the Grand Theater on a Saturday morning and hit up the farmers market. Then, buy a few snacks and take a stroll, jog, or bike ride around the lake and city. Oakland rocks! and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Lake Merrit is apparently...

Anyone been to egypt?

Ian — Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:14:24 -0600

I was just wondering if Africa is worth visiting and what parts are safe, tourist friendly, but not a tourist trap???

I was thinking egypt. Is it worth staying 2 weeks anywhere in africa???

God, Soul, Guru, School, Sex and Drugs—My Hawaii Days

Ian — Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:30:33 -0500

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Our Valley. Our Choice. Maping the future of the San Joaquin Valley.

Ian — Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:19:21 -0500

The last 2 months has been a lesson in humanity as Alian Design (our graphic design studio) embarked on a 3 month epic journey to compile a book intended to save California's Greta Central Valley.

In an effort to get work for our company, our marketing team targeted local publishing houses—in...

Architecture on the Raod: How Alian Design Blew Up

Ian — Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:55:25 -0500

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The South: India in a very different light.

Ian — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:45:41 -0500

Coming soon...

India Travels

Ian — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:41:39 -0500

Landing in India is always a wonderful experience. But not in a "oh this is such a wonderful place and I'm gonna have blast!" kind of way. Rather a, "Fuck, I'm glad those wings didn't come off and the landing strip was made of asphalt!". So here starts my India travel blog...

My first trip to india...

Father and son travel to the Motherland: Polska oh! Polska

Ian — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:39:46 -0500

In 2003 my father and I visited some really sweet parts of Poland...

Hindu Monks in Baguio City, Philippines 1996—A 4 year journey to me.

Ian — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:10:13 -0500

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San Antonio, TX—The Venice of America

Ian — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:06:53 -0500

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Playa Papaya—From the Tulum Beach Front.

Ian — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:44:11 -0500

http://www.papayaplaya.com/

I went to Tulum in 2004 or 5—with my dad. We traveled most of the Yucatan by then and felt we needed to plant our asses on some beach. After driving up and down the rugged coast we came upon Playa Papaya—a cabana resort for lovers—lovers of good food and drink,...

Hotel Trinidad—An Artist Hotel in the Heart of Merida

Ian — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:30:21 -0500

Arriving at the Hotel Trinidad in Merida made me feel like I was entering the house of Frida or Diego Rivera. The floors, walls and gardens were covered with amazing paintings and statues from local Mexican artists. The rooms are very colorful and big as the place was an old colonial home. Most of the...