Xander Vela‘The Last Detail:’ My Favorite Movie No One’s Ever Heard OfI watch a lot of movies. I appreciate all kinds, too. On my top 10 list are classics, foreign films, and The Dark Knight. I love the…Jun 1Jun 1
Xander VelaThe Best Dresden Files Books RankedJim Butcher’s urban fantasy/detective story/comedy series The Dresden Files may not be known to all as a bastion of classic prose.May 8May 8
Xander VelaAmerican Manufacturing Needs to Step It UpI have an expensive hobby for someone who doesn’t make a lot of money: I like to buy American.May 7May 7
Xander VelaThe Best Expanse Books RankedI made the entire Expanse series my summer reading project a few years back and absolutely loved the ride. It’s a solid series, a perfect…Apr 27Apr 27
Xander VelaStruggling to Write? Think Like Hubert Selby, Jr.There’s just something about the ability to say “Fuck everything, I’m going to write this shit” that motivates me like nothing else. One of…Apr 27Apr 27
Xander VelaWhat I Spent Traveling for 1 Month in LaosFinally, an *actual* budget traveler’s budget.Apr 17Apr 17
Xander VelaThe Top 10 Best Legend of Zelda Games RankedAs I mention in my bio, I write a little of everything.Apr 15Apr 15
Xander VelaPhoto Essay: Bagan, MyanmarOn my recent trip to Myanmar, I journeyed to the ruins of the ancient empire of Bagan. Or as I like to call it, “Angkor Wat West.”Apr 13Apr 13
Xander VelaThe Pagoda by the Sea, and What Was Seen There (Travel Stories They Don’t Tell You #4)Photo by Rachel Cook on UnsplashApr 10Apr 10