There’s no shortage of stuff to do in Southern California. Any visit will keep you occupied. But there’s more to San Diego than a zoo … Read the rest
Year: 2009
Strangers in My Underwear – My Case Against Valet Parking
For the most part, I keep rants out of my blog. I like to keep it fun. But man, the proliferation of valet parking in … Read the rest
Sanskrit to Celebrity Yogis: 10 Things I Hate About Yoga
I took my first yoga class in 1999. I found a lot to like about it. I could feel my body snapping back into alignment. … Read the rest
Hotel Review – InnSuites Tucson Foothills
Living in Phoenix in the fall and winter is pretty sweet. I’m just now starting to forget four months of scorching, unrelenting summer heat. I … Read the rest
5 Facts About Bike Shorts
Bike shorts are a bone of contention with just about every new bicyclist. “Do I have to wear Spandex”” they’ll whine. “Why are they so … Read the rest
Scottsdale, Ariz.: 5 Scenes from a Mountain Bike Ride
NOTE: A lot has changed since I published this. The area has a new name, which is Brown’s Ranch. I’ve also posted an update with … Read the rest
Mountain Biking Scottsdale, Ariz. – McDowell Mountains
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This is the first in my series about mountain biking in Scottsdale, Ariz., and this episode will focus on the trails on the … Read the rest
The Best Museum Meal Ever – Mitsitam Café in Washington, D.C.
Let’s face it – nobody goes to a museum to find a good meal. You’re bound to get either over-priced fast food or something more … Read the rest
My Phoenix-Area Craft Brew Rankings
There’s some good news for Phoenix-area folks (and visitors to the area) who love craft brew: Sleepy Dog Brewing and Dave’s Electric Brewpub will open … Read the rest
My Top 4 Female Mountain Bike Icons
So my new pal and fellow Specialized Trail Crew* reject Mountain Biking Girl [UPDATE Oct. 2011: She is now a member of the Canadian Trail … Read the rest
6 Impressions of Boston – Plus 3 Great Restaurants
Generally, I avoid the eastern United States. It’s just not my sort of place. Up north, it’s cold. Down south, it’s humid and flat.
But … Read the rest
Five Scenes from a Friday in Sedona
5 Places to See the Northern Lights
I’ve just made a decision: I need to see the Northern Lights. You know … the aurora borealis. Can you imagine how cool it must … Read the rest
Glow Worm Poop Mystery – SOLVED!
This is pretty funny … someone came to my blog today to find out whether glow worm poop glows. [Since I wrote this, few days … Read the rest
Nevada’s Fly Geyser an Amazing Oddity
It’s been awhile since I’ve shown you anything cool. That ends now. Just fix your eyes on the photo below. That would be the Fly … Read the rest
What Hotel Services Could You Live Without”
Recently, The Cranky Flier wrote about the airline El Al (which seriously sounds like it should serve flights to the planet Kypton) creating a super-low … Read the rest
Prime Time for Another Doomed Theme Park”
A Facebook conversation with my old friend, Stacy (whose excellent blog you should check out), dredged up some memories of the old-timey version of Phoenix. … Read the rest
American Hotels are a Rip-Off
I was somewhat excited about an upcoming trip to Boston. Then I started researching hotel prices.
Check this out:
1 night in a generic hotel … Read the rest
So You’re Going to Australia … 11 Handy Tips
So you’re going to Australia” I know of more than a few wise people who are following my advice and heading really, really far south. … Read the rest
48 Hours in Flagstaff
Flagstaff has saved the sanity of many people from central Arizona. We know that, even on the hottest, most brain-baking weekends, respite is just two … Read the rest