Sloan’s travelogue

The Troubles

The Troubles

Mural in Derry, Northern Ireland depicting the clash between the British army and Irish Republicans.

The Troubles

The Troubles

Mural in Derry, Ireland depicting the clash between the British army and Irish Republicans.

Hunger Strike

Hunger Strike

Mural depicting Raymond McCartney, a central figure in the Northern Irish hunger strike.

Don’t Be A Devadatta: How To Behave Yourself In A Buddhist Temple

How To written 2 May 2008

But there are so many rules to remember! Take a deep breath, relax and follow these easy guidelines for good behavior in one of Asia’s most sacred spaces.

Not Just A Drop In The Bucket

Not Just A Drop In The Bucket

Participating in local religious custom is a magnificent way to engage in new cultures - but do your research first. Nothing sours local attitudes towards tourism quite like bad behavior in the temple.

Sign Of The Times

Sign Of The Times

Classroom rules are in effect in the Buddhist temples of Asia. No gum, no food, no horseplay, no immoral acts.

Go Barefoot

Go Barefoot

Tourists and locals leave the dust of the world behind, outside the temple Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Balmorhea Springs Pool

Balmorhea Springs Pool

On a recent road trip, my girlfriend and I stopped to camp at Balmorhea State Park in West Texas. We knew little about the park, only that it was on our way to New Mexico and had a funny name. Imagine our joy at finding this when we arrived - the "world's largest" spring fed swimming pool. It's almost 2 acres in size, 25 feet deep, filled with catfish and turtles and ringed by views of the Davis mountains. And the water temperature is always 74 degrees, just right for swimming on this sunny (and delightfully deserted) February day.

Can't Help Falling In Love...With Graceland

Story written 16 April 2008

Quick! Name three great American landmarks irresistible to tourists. The Statue of Liberty. Yes, of course. The Golden Gate Bridge. Naturally. Elvis Presley’s Graceland. What?

Graceland - The Jumpsuits

Graceland - The Jumpsuits

Look at, but don't touch, the amazing bejeweled jumpsuits at Elvis Presley's Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.

Sloan Schang

Sloan Schang has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by SloanSchang.

Currently in Portland, Oregon.

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I am a freelance writer, photographer and frequent traveler obsessed with finding authenticity in even the most inauthentic moments. I live (mostly) in Portland, Oregon.

You can also find Sloan at www.reasontowander.com.

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