2016: A Most Fascinating and Unexpected Journey
The year 2016 really was a fascinating and unexpected journey for me. It was an extremely happy journey, to say the least. Okay, maybe I [...]
18 Days in a Super Beautiful, Remote Part of Mexico
Last month, I spent 18 days in a secluded, remote part of Mexico. A friend and I were covering another friend’s housesitting assignment while he [...]
It’s a Struggle to Take a Good Travel Photo
Oh, the torture. The writing, the emails, the tweeting...that stuff is all good. The real challenge, the real thorn with this blogging stuff, comes from [...]
Making Friends While Traveling Is A Crazy, Wild Ride
Right now I’m sitting on the balcony of an apartment that I’ve rented in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In front of me, across the street, [...]
Why I Always Trust My Traveler Instinct
During the three days I spent in Istanbul earlier this month, something didn’t feel right. Sure, I followed the general routine that I usually follow, [...]
My Robot-Like Approach to Travel and Life
If you dare me to do something, I’ll do it, whatever it involves. I might not like it but I’ll show zero emotion whatsoever, pretend [...]
Why I Made a List of Memorable Life Experiences This Morning
Have you ever created a list of the first 50 or so most memorable life experiences that pop into your head when you think back [...]
Travel Friendships – Far More Powerful Than We Think
Her name is Tamara. And because of her I shed a tear. Back in 2014, I wrote about this woman who lives in the small, [...]
Why I’m Concerned About Travel Blogging
I’m a travel blogger. Wait. No I’m not. As I like to say, I’m just a blogger. I happen to be traveling most of the [...]
What The Worst Golf Shot Teaches Us About Travel
Stepping up to the tee, I was mighty nervous. I was shaking, I couldn’t think straight at all. It was the first time that the [...]
