My name is Frank. I was born in the United States of America, but consider myself, first and foremost, to be a citizen of the world…
One of my great pleasures and privileges has been world-wide adventure travel, an indispensable part of my education and means of expression as a human being.
Travel, done right, is no mere vacation–and no mere escape from the reality of workaday life.
Travel, done right, connects us to the vast reality beyond our comfort zones and narrow cultural norms.
Travel, done right, is a delicious mix of enjoyment, adventure, education, fellowship, and service.
My most precious memories have always been about connecting with and learning from so many wonderful, inspiring people along the way.
Alas, traveling is not always fun and pleasant. Besides the run-of the-mill hazards of intestinal distress and tourist scams, we travelers often become witnesses to inconceivable suffering and injustice. The reasons not to visit certain places are the very same reasons we must go. Sometimes we go to be a witness. Other times we are privileged to do some good where and when we can.
Finally, traveling has taught me priceless lessons that I could have learned no other way.
I have been humbled time and time again when travel has exposed my ignorance and weaknesses, but I have also grown in conviction and confidence as I discovered my hidden strengths and talents.
This CREATIVE COMMONS website celebrates the deep enjoyment and transformational power of travel in images and words, sent as a humble prayer for global solidarity and peace.