Pictures from my travels | The world, as seen without fear

Traveling for: On hold

Currently in: Seattle, USA

Next stop: Unknown

Reading: Humankind: A Hopeful History

Turpan - Aug 25, 2013

Appreciate and protect the grapes — Description: Appreciate and protect the grapes
Location: Turpan
Taken: Aug 25, 2013

Khajuraho - Nov 14, 2013

Non rooms — Description: Non rooms
Location: Khajuraho
Taken: Nov 14, 2013

Lijiang - Apr 12, 2013

Sings of lijiang — Description: Sings of lijiang
Location: Lijiang
Taken: Apr 12, 2013

Shanghai - Apr 28, 2013

Me holding sign to help earthquake victims i think — Description: Me holding sign to help earthquake victims i think
Location: Shanghai
Taken: Apr 28, 2013

Chengdu - Apr 21, 2013

The bar this was in was decorated like a jazz bar with old western hints and random aspects of kitch. — Description: The bar this was in was decorated like a jazz bar with old western hints and random aspects of kitch.
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Apr 21, 2013

Annapurna - Oct 9, 2013

Bathroom hygiene — Description: Bathroom hygiene
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 9, 2013

Bathroom hygiene — Description: Bathroom hygiene
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 9, 2013

Lombok - Oct 12, 2012

Super magic mushrooms — Description: Super magic mushrooms
Location: Lombok
Taken: Oct 12, 2012

Kashgar - Aug 30, 2013

You're not allowed to take photographs at border crossings, especially not ones involving China, but this one was too good to pass up so I snuck a photo with my phone. — Description: You're not allowed to take photographs at border crossings, especially not ones involving China, but this one was too good to pass up so I snuck a photo with my phone.
Location: Kashgar
Taken: Aug 30, 2013

Nara - May 27, 2013

Funny sign in nara — Description: Funny sign in nara
Location: Nara
Taken: May 27, 2013

Taipei Returns - Jun 12, 2013

Attention the gangster may use the english operation interfact to cheat you — Description: Attention the gangster may use the english operation interfact to cheat you
Location: Taipei
Taken: Jun 12, 2013

Shwedagon - Jan 6, 2013

According to the official Myanmar customs document it is also illegal to enter the country with Fire Arms — Description: According to the official Myanmar customs document it is also illegal to enter the country with Fire Arms
Location: Yangon
Taken: Jan 6, 2013

Hohhot - Aug 18, 2013

Caution do not lie prone — Description: Caution do not lie prone
Location: Hohhot
Taken: Aug 18, 2013

Annapurna - Oct 7, 2013

Not an actual Applebees — Description: Not an actual Applebees
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 7, 2013

Bathroom hygiene — Description: Bathroom hygiene
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 9, 2013

Tana Toraja - Oct 28, 2012

Rantepao internet cafe and laundry and library and juice — Description: Rantepao internet cafe and laundry and library and juice
Location: Tana Toraja
Taken: Oct 28, 2012

Shangri-La - Apr 17, 2013

No flaming cars — Description: No flaming cars
Location: Shangri-La
Taken: Apr 17, 2013

Hong Kong - Jun 14, 2013

Hung fat pawn shop — Description: Hung fat pawn shop
Location: Hong Kong
Taken: Jun 14, 2013

Chinese Nature Signs - Jun 25, 2013

Chinese translation — Description: Chinese translation
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Jun 25, 2013

Zhangye Danxia Wonders - Aug 20, 2013

Take the path along the cliff wrestling on the way to go to ensure safety — Description: Take the path along the cliff wrestling on the way to go to ensure safety
Location: Zhangye
Taken: Aug 20, 2013

Annapurna - Oct 9, 2013

Bathroom hygiene — Description: Bathroom hygiene
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 9, 2013

Khajuraho - Nov 14, 2013

Sweet hut — Description: Sweet hut
Location: Khajuraho
Taken: Nov 14, 2013

Bundi - Jan 22, 2014

Sustain your heritage and feel glorious — Description: Sustain your heritage and feel glorious
Location: Bundi
Taken: Jan 22, 2014

Kuala Lumpur - Nov 19, 2012

I found this sign to be more provoking than anything, not that you have much control on a speeding train... — Funny sign in train toilet
Description: I found this sign to be more provoking than anything, not that you have much control on a speeding train...
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Taken: Nov 19, 2012

Mandalay - Jan 9, 2013

If I knew a young boy I would have totally stolen this sign for the door to his room. — Description: If I knew a young boy I would have totally stolen this sign for the door to his room.
Location: Mandalay
Taken: Jan 9, 2013

Hue - Feb 20, 2013

Nurse grabbing her boob sign — Description: Nurse grabbing her boob sign
Location: Hue
Taken: Feb 20, 2013

Signs - Apr 25, 2013

Heritage hands off — Description: Heritage hands off
Location: Xi'an
Taken: Apr 25, 2013

Murun - Aug 8, 2013

Smoking it's not cool — Description: Smoking it's not cool
Location: Murun
Taken: Aug 8, 2013

Turpan - Aug 24, 2013

No smorking — Description: No smorking
Location: Turpan
Taken: Aug 24, 2013

Annapurna - Oct 7, 2013

Yac donalds — Description: Yac donalds
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 7, 2013

Bathroom hygiene — Description: Bathroom hygiene
Location: Annapurna
Taken: Oct 9, 2013

Manali - Nov 24, 2013

I think I understand what I'm supposed to do... — Description: I think I understand what I'm supposed to do...
Location: Manali
Taken: Nov 24, 2013

Antalya - Apr 13, 2014

Cat sign — Description: Cat sign
Location: Antalya
Taken: Apr 13, 2014

Gunung Palung - Nov 7, 2012

Pontianak sign — Description: Pontianak sign
Location: Pontianak
Taken: Nov 7, 2012

Sibu - Dec 10, 2012

Littering sign at sibu park — Description: Littering sign at sibu park
Location: Sibu
Taken: Dec 10, 2012

Brunei - Dec 12, 2012

Sign in brunei youth hostel — Description: Sign in brunei youth hostel
Location: Bandar Seri Begawan
Taken: Dec 12, 2012

Tiger Leaping Gorge - Apr 13, 2013

Insert card for power — Description: Insert card for power
Location: Tiger Leaping Gorge
Taken: Apr 13, 2013

Haba - Apr 15, 2013

We are entitled to raise interest rates — Description: We are entitled to raise interest rates
Location: Haba
Taken: Apr 15, 2013

Tainan - Jun 9, 2013

Stop crab face — Description: Stop crab face
Location: Tainan
Taken: Jun 9, 2013

Hong Kong - Jun 17, 2013

No fun — Description: No fun
Location: Hong Kong
Taken: Jun 17, 2013

Ilam - Oct 29, 2013

Your choice fancy store — Description: Your choice fancy store
Location: Illam
Taken: Oct 29, 2013

Gangtok - Nov 1, 2013

Take care of your cloths — Description: Take care of your cloths
Location: Gangtok
Taken: Nov 1, 2013

Pelling - Nov 3, 2013

He that plants trees loves others besides himself — Description: He that plants trees loves others besides himself
Location: Pelling
Taken: Nov 3, 2013

Sanliurfa - Apr 21, 2014

Love you — Description: Love you
Location: Sanliurfa
Taken: Apr 21, 2014

Brunei - Dec 12, 2012

Sign in brunei bathroom — Description: Sign in brunei bathroom
Location: Bandar Seri Begawan
Taken: Dec 12, 2012

Puerto Princesa - Dec 28, 2012

Funny sign in puerto princesa — Description: Funny sign in puerto princesa
Location: Puerto Princesa
Taken: Dec 28, 2012

Da Lat - Mar 3, 2013

Saw this sign outside the bathroom at a rest stop between Saigon and Da Lat. — Description: Saw this sign outside the bathroom at a rest stop between Saigon and Da Lat.
Location: Da Lat
Taken: Mar 3, 2013

Signs - Apr 23, 2013

No tossing — Description: No tossing
Location: Huashan
Taken: Apr 23, 2013

Chengdu Take Two - Jun 28, 2013

Eighteen in vanilla ditch — Description: Eighteen in vanilla ditch
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Jun 28, 2013

Sainshand - Jul 18, 2013

Interesting condom poster — Description: Interesting condom poster
Location: Sainshand
Taken: Jul 18, 2013

Dunhuang - Aug 23, 2013

Actually a restaurant — Description: Actually a restaurant
Location: Dunhuang
Taken: Aug 23, 2013

Turpan - Aug 25, 2013

Notes to crusty pancake pit — Description: Notes to crusty pancake pit
Location: Turpan
Taken: Aug 25, 2013

Murghab - Sep 13, 2013

Pole with internet written on it — Description: Pole with internet written on it
Location: Murghab
Taken: Sep 13, 2013

Rap hip hop stile — Description: Rap hip hop stile
Location: Murghab
Taken: Sep 13, 2013

Manali - Nov 23, 2013

I get that a lot... — Description: I get that a lot...
Location: Manali
Taken: Nov 23, 2013

Dharamsala - Nov 30, 2013

Speed km blow horn use dipper at night — Description: Speed km blow horn use dipper at night
Location: Dharamsala
Taken: Nov 30, 2013

Kelimutu - Oct 22, 2012

Funny menu equation — Description: Funny menu equation
Location: Kelimutu
Taken: Oct 22, 2012

Singapore - Nov 13, 2012

Singapore subway sign gallery — Description: Singapore subway sign gallery
Location: Singapore
Taken: Nov 13, 2012

Kapit - Dec 7, 2012

Some people look for Agoda or TripAdvisor stickers on a place to stay. I look for signs like this. After staying at that place I'm gonna start looking for ones with "No cockroach" signs as well... — Description: Some people look for Agoda or TripAdvisor stickers on a place to stay. I look for signs like this. After staying at that place I'm gonna start looking for ones with "No cockroach" signs as well...
Location: Kapit
Taken: Dec 7, 2012

Sagada - Dec 16, 2012

Barber shop slash shoe repair — Description: Barber shop slash shoe repair
Location: Sagada
Taken: Dec 16, 2012

Batad - Dec 19, 2012

Tricycle taxi text — Description: Tricycle taxi text
Location: Batad
Taken: Dec 19, 2012

Mandalay - Jan 8, 2013

Sign outside the royal palace in mandalay — Description: Sign outside the royal palace in mandalay
Location: Mandalay
Taken: Jan 8, 2013

Junction bathroom — Description: Junction bathroom
Location: Mandalay
Taken: Jan 10, 2013

Hanoi - Mar 12, 2013

Poster in vietnamese womans museum — Description: Poster in vietnamese womans museum
Location: Hanoi
Taken: Mar 12, 2013

Sapa - Mar 17, 2013

Laundry clother blanket shoes immediately motorbike rental — Description: Laundry clother blanket shoes immediately motorbike rental
Location: Sapa
Taken: Mar 17, 2013

Shangri-La - Apr 17, 2013

Photo actually taken in Lijiang old town. — Description: Photo actually taken in Lijiang old town.
Location: Shangri-La
Taken: Apr 17, 2013

Signs - Apr 23, 2013

Stop tourist — Description: Stop tourist
Location: Huashan
Taken: Apr 23, 2013

No burning — Description: No burning
Location: Huashan
Taken: Apr 23, 2013

Fire hydra ant — Description: Fire hydra ant
Location: Xi'an
Taken: Apr 24, 2013

Be careful of chothes sandwhich — Description: Be careful of chothes sandwhich
Location: Xi'an
Taken: Apr 25, 2013

Beijing - May 3, 2013

Four star rated bathroom — Description: Four star rated bathroom
Location: Beijing
Taken: May 3, 2013

Hong Kong - Jun 17, 2013

Litter cum recycleables — Description: Litter cum recycleables
Location: Hong Kong
Taken: Jun 17, 2013

Chengdu Take Two - Jun 25, 2013

Incorrect chinese translation — Description: Incorrect chinese translation
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Jun 25, 2013

Consumption is your right — Description: Consumption is your right
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Jun 25, 2013

Foams confession — Description: Foams confession
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Jun 28, 2013

Ulanhot - Jul 8, 2013

Care for plants — Description: Care for plants
Location: Ulanhot
Taken: Jul 8, 2013

Chinese Nature Signs - Jul 9, 2013

The grass has the life you please to remain blue — Description: The grass has the life you please to remain blue
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Be aware of fire in green sea — Description: Be aware of fire in green sea
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Murghab - Sep 14, 2013

Old door with on it — Description: Old door with on it
Location: Murghab
Taken: Sep 14, 2013

Manali - Nov 24, 2013

Best under extreme conditons — Description: Best under extreme conditons
Location: Manali
Taken: Nov 24, 2013

This sign strikes me as so passive-aggressive. But I suppose it starts with Bro, so what do I expect? — Description: This sign strikes me as so passive-aggressive. But I suppose it starts with Bro, so what do I expect?
Location: Manali
Taken: Nov 24, 2013

Bir - Nov 28, 2013

Nothing like anything — Description: Nothing like anything
Location: Bir Billing
Taken: Nov 28, 2013

North Israel - Mar 20, 2014

Danger mines — Description: Danger mines
Location: North Israel
Taken: Mar 20, 2014

Izmir - Apr 1, 2014

No falling off stairs — Description: No falling off stairs
Location: Izmir
Taken: Apr 1, 2014

Bodrum - Apr 6, 2014

Dont fall off torret — Description: Dont fall off torret
Location: Bodrum
Taken: Apr 6, 2014

Batad - Dec 18, 2012

The bus terminal to banaue — Description: The bus terminal to banaue
Location: Bandar Seri Begawan
Taken: Dec 18, 2012

Quang Ngai - Feb 7, 2013

No town sign — Description: No town sign
Location: Quang Ngai
Taken: Feb 7, 2013

The strut inferred by the man's long gate and the position of his cane which indicates that it's simply a stylish affectation and the woman's handbag which implies that they're not mountain climbers in the middle of a trek can only lead to the conclusion that this is a pimp crossing sign. — Pimp crossing
Description: The strut inferred by the man's long gate and the position of his cane which indicates that it's simply a stylish affectation and the woman's handbag which implies that they're not mountain climbers in the middle of a trek can only lead to the conclusion that this is a pimp crossing sign.
Location: Quang Ngai
Taken: Feb 7, 2013

Kunming - Apr 11, 2013

Chinese snickers — Description: Chinese snickers
Location: Kunming
Taken: Apr 11, 2013

Shangri-La - Apr 17, 2013

Wizardly yak sign — Description: Wizardly yak sign
Location: Shangri-La
Taken: Apr 17, 2013

Signs - Apr 23, 2013

No striding — Description: No striding
Location: Huashan
Taken: Apr 23, 2013

No stinking — Description: No stinking
Location: Xi'an
Taken: Apr 24, 2013

Shanghai - Apr 28, 2013

Dairy queen in shanghai — Description: Dairy queen in shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Taken: Apr 28, 2013

Kfc in shanghai — Description: Kfc in shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Taken: Apr 28, 2013

Beijing - Apr 30, 2013

One way — Description: One way
Location: Beijing
Taken: Apr 30, 2013

Help protect the railings — Description: Help protect the railings
Location: Beijing
Taken: Apr 30, 2013

Unrecyclable — Description: Unrecyclable
Location: Beijing
Taken: May 3, 2013

A step up closer helps keep it cleaner — Description: A step up closer helps keep it cleaner
Location: Beijing
Taken: May 3, 2013

Kyoto - May 25, 2013

Rest room western style — Description: Rest room western style
Location: Kyoto
Taken: May 25, 2013

So I dropped a duce and stole the light bulb. Nah, I'm just kidding. — Description: So I dropped a duce and stole the light bulb. Nah, I'm just kidding.
Location: Kyoto
Taken: May 25, 2013

Hong Kong - Jun 17, 2013

Travel safe — Description: Travel safe
Location: Hong Kong
Taken: Jun 17, 2013

Chengdu Take Two - Jun 25, 2013

Correct chinese sign translation — Description: Correct chinese sign translation
Location: Chengdu
Taken: Jun 25, 2013

Nanjing - Jul 5, 2013

Please hold the handrail — Description: Please hold the handrail
Location: Nanjing
Taken: Jul 5, 2013

Chinese Nature Signs - Jul 9, 2013

A compassion grass piece — Description: A compassion grass piece
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Give your friendliness take my smile — Description: Give your friendliness take my smile
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Hold your hand and the flowers will always be fragrant — Description: Hold your hand and the flowers will always be fragrant
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Front the dangerous tourist halts — Description: Front the dangerous tourist halts
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Easy to ruin hard to recover — Description: Easy to ruin hard to recover
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Cheris grass never tread it — Description: Cheris grass never tread it
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Fumerolic dish — Description: Fumerolic dish
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Love the forest and show your virtue — Description: Love the forest and show your virtue
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Danger in rock climbing cheris your life — Description: Danger in rock climbing cheris your life
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

The elimination fire directs the trouble construction harmonious society — Description: The elimination fire directs the trouble construction harmonious society
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

The protection ecological environment altogether creates the happy homeland — Description: The protection ecological environment altogether creates the happy homeland
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Pays attention shows loving concern the life safely — Description: Pays attention shows loving concern the life safely
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Forbids to pick the flowers and plants trees — Description: Forbids to pick the flowers and plants trees
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Forest is the creator of lives while fire is the terminator — Description: Forest is the creator of lives while fire is the terminator
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Leave a clear road take a whole body joy — Description: Leave a clear road take a whole body joy
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Fire of the stay may set the prairie afire — Description: Fire of the stay may set the prairie afire
Location: A'ershan
Taken: Jul 9, 2013

Sainshand - Jul 18, 2013

Skytel it's different — Description: Skytel it's different
Location: Sainshand
Taken: Jul 18, 2013

Zhangye Danxia Wonders - Aug 20, 2013

Carrying people please be careful though — Description: Carrying people please be careful though
Location: Zhangye
Taken: Aug 20, 2013

Do not waik viewing viewing not walk — Description: Do not waik viewing viewing not walk
Location: Zhangye
Taken: Aug 20, 2013

Dunhuang - Aug 23, 2013

Beware of wet floor — Description: Beware of wet floor
Location: Dunhuang
Taken: Aug 23, 2013

Dharan - Oct 26, 2013

Chicken human style — Description: Chicken human style
Location: Dharan
Taken: Oct 26, 2013

Pelling - Nov 3, 2013

Love nature — Description: Love nature
Location: Pelling
Taken: Nov 3, 2013

Izmir - Apr 3, 2014

I heart karsiyaka — Description: I heart karsiyaka
Location: Izmir
Taken: Apr 3, 2014