Journey of a thousand miles (or two): Phase 4a
March 20, 2023
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but before that first step lie a bunch of preliminary tasks. … More Journey of a thousand miles (or two): Phase 4a
Category: Travels
11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi
March 1, 2023
What brought us to Mississippi is the opportunity to cycle the first part of the Natchez Trace, a ~450 mile scenic byway that runs from Natchez, Mississippi, across the northwestern tip of Alabama, and all the way to Nashville, Tennessee. … More 11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi
Thoughts on the political economy of Cuba, Jan-2023
February 11, 2023
Our recent trip to Cuba was fascinating. What a beautiful place — plenty of history, and the arts, music, and architecture are legendary. The people of Cuba face many challenges, not least the 60+ year old economic embargo by the United States. But the Cuban people are resilient, and manage to move ahead even if … More Thoughts on the political economy of Cuba, Jan-2023
11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-B: Cuba (Part 1)
January 26, 2023
If you’re American, travel must be hosted by a US-based tour company and you must be escorted by a guide. You also have to have an official itinerary. … More 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-B: Cuba (Part 1)
11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico
January 18, 2023
Visiting Mayan archaeological sites is particularly exciting to me because it’s a strong part of my culture. …The Spanish my brothers and I speak is littered with Mayan words, phrases, and intonations. … More 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico
And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure
January 13, 2023
After what felt like 47 mind-numbing days of driving across Texas, we arrived at Round Rock just in time to spend Christmas with Joy’s mom, sister, and nephews. … More And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure
2023 – A Return to an Itinerant Travel Lifestyle
November 27, 2022
We don’t have all eleven months of travel details planned yet. In fact, we’ve got a few “…and then we’ll probably spend a few weeks somewhere in this region of the world” slots in our overall plan. … More 2023 – A Return to an Itinerant Travel Lifestyle
Travel Bucket list: Alaskan Adventure
August 7, 2021
Katmai National Park has the world’s highest density of brown bears and they are all over the place! And as big as they are, they are frighteningly quiet. … More Travel Bucket list: Alaskan Adventure
Houseboating on Lake Shasta — a Series of Misadventures
June 12, 2021
Our first attempt at mooring was an utter failure. It is weird to point the house boat at shore, pick up speed, and ram the boat onto land. … More Houseboating on Lake Shasta — a Series of Misadventures
A Short but Traumatic Trip
March 28, 2021
My memory of the fall is a montage of blue sky through the rafters, the white wall of the house, and then a sudden flash of excruciating, overwhelming pain in my back and stomach. … More A Short but Traumatic Trip
Itinerant Philosopher 