Posts about Tales from the Playa

Participants share their personal Burning Man experiences.

An Abrupt Climax

November 18, 2012 By Tales From the Playa

What does this say about burning man culture? What about the people who stood around not helping me, just watching? ...Read More

October 24, 2012 By Will Chase

Many wonderful stories were left in the comments on our "Hey, First Timers! How Was Your Burn?" post, but one ...Read More

October 15, 2012 By Jon Mitchell

Remember, it’s not just about the Temple at Burning Man. It’s about temples everywhere. ...Read More

October 3, 2012 By Tales From the Playa

I wasn’t wearing the kind of shoes to click my heels or possess a potion to drink to get back ...Read More

October 2, 2012 By Tony “Coyote” Perez-Banuet

Here's an urban myth — don't care if it's true or not. Story goes that a construction worker had been ...Read More

October 1, 2012 By Tales From the Playa

After all, it's their time to shine and glow and show the world who they are. ...Read More

September 21, 2012 By Tales From the Playa

You just put yourself there and wonder how it will all finish. ...Read More

September 13, 2012 By Jon Mitchell

If you have a story, an image, or anything to share from Friday or Saturday at the Temple this year, ...Read More

September 12, 2012 By John "Halcyon" Styn

Black Rock City is the greatest city in the world. But every city has assholes. And thiefs. And rapists. YES, ...Read More