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‘The Last Detail:’ My Favorite Movie No One’s Ever Heard Of

I 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 1

‘The Last Detail:’ My Favorite Movie No One’s Ever Heard Of

Jun 1

Xander Vela

The Secret Path to Mt. Bromo

I figured I could be a criminal. Just this once.

May 24

The Secret Path to Mt. Bromo

May 24

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The Best Dresden Files Books Ranked

Jim Butcher’s urban fantasy/detective story/comedy series The Dresden Files may not be known to all as a bastion of classic prose.

May 8

The Best Dresden Files Books Ranked

May 8

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American Manufacturing Needs to Step It Up

I have an expensive hobby for someone who doesn’t make a lot of money: I like to buy American.

May 7

American Manufacturing Needs to Step It Up

May 7

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The Best Expanse Books Ranked

I 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 27

The Best Expanse Books Ranked

Apr 27

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Struggling 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 27

Struggling to Write? Think Like Hubert Selby, Jr.

Apr 27

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What I Spent Traveling for 1 Month in Laos

Finally, an actual budget traveler’s budget.

Apr 17

What I Spent Traveling for 1 Month in Laos

Apr 17

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The Top 10 Best Legend of Zelda Games Ranked

As I mention in my bio, I write a little of everything.

Apr 15

The Top 10 Best Legend of Zelda Games Ranked

Apr 15

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Photo Essay: Bagan, Myanmar

On 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 13

Photo Essay: Bagan, Myanmar

Apr 13

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The Pagoda by the Sea, and What Was Seen There (Travel Stories They Don’t Tell You #4)

Photo by Rachel Cook on Unsplash

Apr 10

The Pagoda by the Sea, and What Was Seen There (Travel Stories They Don’t Tell You #4)

Apr 10

Xander Vela

Xander Vela

Avid traveler and jack of certain trades trying something different. I write on a vast array of topics, from traveling to fiction to video games and movies.

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