Privilege, Voluntourism and Philanthropy – How Not to Help People
This week, someone hit me up for money so he could travel to a Third World area and Help The…
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Best of Travel 2015
Despite 2015 being my first year as a parent, this has been a good year for travel. We got the…
TSA: “Your Pants, Sir, Are a Problem”
I’ve heard some really silly stuff from TSA employees lately, but this one about my The North Face pants really…
Lightning Over Scottsdale
I don’t usually do photo-only posts. But I snapped a nice shot from the nighttime storm that rolled into Phoenix.…
Mead – The Coolest Thing in Prescott
For the last five years, I’ve predicted that mead will be the next big thing. I’ve expected it to lure…
A Look at Beliefs About the French
I don’t highlight passages in books. I just don’t. First off, it makes a mess on my Kindle screen. And…
A Traveler’s Tribute to His Cat
Coming home is one of the best parts of travel. Yes, I love a good adventure. I love the sights,…
Five Ways to Make Your Vacation Photos Interesting
I’m going to show you a valuable skill today: How to make your vacation photos interesting. Now, many people these…
Last Day of Monti’s La Casa Vieja
People call Phoenix and its satellite cities an area without a past, shucked of history, a collection of pass-through transients.…
What’s Belize Like?
If you’ve ever wondered “What’s Belize Like?”, the latest entry in my “What’s it Like” series has the answer. Belize in…
Thoughts on Culture and Live Theater in Phoenix
People love to say that Phoenix doesn’t have any culture. It’s a notion that people parrot constantly. And it puts…
Humanity Versus Hostility – Thoughts from a Jam-Packed Asian City
It’s a head-on collision in the making. Two fast-moving motorbikes, a mountainous road slick with rain. The riders see each…
Be Good to Your Dog – Keep it Leashed
If you want to be good to your dog, keep it leashed in public. Fido AND cyclists like me will thank you for it because we’ll all be a lot safer.
Desperate Sal DiCiccio Ramps up the Spam
Phoenix City Council member Sal DiCiccio is unleashing a haboob of email spam in hopes of edging a challenger for his seat. Don’t let it work.
Gear for the First-Time Traveler: 5 Essentials
Earlier this week, I found out my 17-year-old niece is taking her first international trip. I assembled a care package of handy travel items – what made my list of must-haves for the newbie traveler?
Turku, Finland – Scenes from a Summer Day
Check out some views of Turku, a city in Southern Finland. If your travel plans take you to Finland, drop into Turku for a few days and enjoy it.
Asia’s Novelty Act – Me!
I’m curious about South Korea … and it seems South Korea is just as curious about me. From news television crews to young women asking me to pose for photos, I cause a stir everywhere I go. Here are some encounters that will give you an idea of what it was like.
Dead Malls – How to Revive Them
A LinkedIn.com story about dying mega-malls makes me wonder … what should we do with the shells of hulking, abandoned shopping centers?
8 Hours in Stockholm
Take a look at the sights you can see if you have a long layover that lets you get out of Arlanda Airport and out to Stockholm.
Safeguard Your House While You Travel
Ever worry about your house when you travel? Or get that nagging feeling that something is not quite right as you head to the airport? Here are some tips on Yahoo! Voices all about that.