Photos by Jim Benning, except: Shanghai Starbucks photo by c a m i l o via Flickr, (Creative Commons); Starbucks Seoul, Korea by jared via Flickr, (Creative Commons); Starbucks Italy by miss karen via Flickr, (Creative Commons); Starbucks Beijing by granth via Flickr, (Creative Commons); Starbucks London by marktollerman via Flickr, (Creative Commons); Starbucks overflowing [...]

(World Hum, The Washington Post, Shortlisted, The Best American Travel Writing 2007) In Xian, China, I answered my hotel room phone with no idea who would be on the other end of the line.

(National Geographic Adventure) From Bhutan to Zimbabwe.

(National Geographic Adventure) Far beyond Beijing lies the rugged terrain, fiery flavors, and Buddhist villages of Sichuan province.