What I Don’t Like about Travel 53
Although the vast majority of things that come with long-term travel are things that I love, here are a few exceptions.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Kili and my Tattoo 12
Climbing Kilimanjaro was the most difficult, and best, thing I’ve yet done in my 42 years. It was simply incredible. Given that I’d made a promise to myself that I’d get one tattoo per continent, my choice for Africa was simple — I needed a tattoo of Kili. So, here […]
5 Great Reasons to Visit Exeter, UK
5 Great Reasons to Visit Exeter If you are looking for a short break somewhere in the British Isles, then why not consider a weekend away in the beautiful Devonshire city of Exeter. Exeter hotels and travel to and from the city can be found at very reasonable prices and with so […]
What I wish I knew BEFORE my RTW trip 35
There are a variety of things I wish I’d known before I spent 16 months going RTW, here are some of them.
Glimpses of Memory 10
I was watching some kid kick a soccer ball on a cobblestone street and thought to myself that I had the exact same moment. Some kids were playing soccer in an alleyway. I took out my camera and started taking pictures. One of the kids, the extrovert, then got the soccer ball and started posing for me. Kicking the ball up the air and throwing his hands up.
Favorite Concerts 11
I was having a conversation recently about the best concerts we had seen. And I recalled this was an occasional subject of conversation while traveling — along with “what was your first concert?” And that can lead to some interesting and amusing answers. Though I might edit this list if […]
25 Things about Me 8
Until my recent sailboat trip (promise the blog is coming), the last time I threw up was 23 years ago. Freshman year in college. Tequila. Still can’t drink it to this day — actually can’t even smell it — the smell makes me wretch. Oddly, can’t drink Scotch either, because to my nose, it smells too much like tequila.
Honoring Shark Week: Video 4
My weak video of my attempt to Great White Shark dive in South Africa. An effort that failed, alas. Will have to try again soon.
