Friday, July 31st, 2015
I love getting in my car and driving. It’s all about the open road, being behind the wheel, uncharted territory.
Here’re my 6 reasons to drive—instead of fly—to your next destination:
#1. You’re in the driver’s seat. Getting behind the …
Sunday, March 17th, 2013
How well do you know your ice-world geography? Here’s a test:
No, No & Nope!
(Actually this last …
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
I’m not sure what it says that this mummy article is so detailed that it takes two posts. Perhaps I am a bit obsessed with decayed (yet preserved!) humans? Well, never mind…
Here’s the story of my continued fascination with …
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
I wouldn’t say that I’m obsessed with mummies, but I am fascinated by them. It’s amazing to see how the human body can be preserved over such a long length of time. And how, after centuries under wraps, they can …
Sunday, February 10th, 2013
Here’s the thing: The more you travel, the more you want to travel. This might seem like inverse logic, but you hear so many stories about wonderful places from fellow travelers that your Bucket List just keeps getting longer and …
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
I recently read an article about the “new” 7 natural wonders of the world and was surprised to find that I’ve visited 6 out of the 7 awardees. (Although I’m not sure why I was surprised given that I’ve spent …
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
I thought Antarctica was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but instead of being satisfied with my 11-day expedition, it only whetted my appetite for more — more natural beauty, more immensity, more clear, white light. These photos are the reason why I’ll …
Monday, September 24th, 2012
At this point, I’ve traveled to so many countries (92 and counting) and international cities (144 just in the past 20 months) that it’s no wonder that I’m starting to double up. In fact, quite a few cities top my …
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
I’m a bit of a reluctant photographer. While I have a great camera, I don’t really know how to use it and I hate carrying it around everywhere…Still I can appreciate how powerful a photo can be. So I try.…
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
One of my favorite treats while on the road is to drop by a fancy hotel and pretend that I have a civilized life. I usually order a drink, chill out in the air conditioning, and shamelessly avail myself of …