A year of travel: Phase Sea
October 14, 2023
The latest stretch of our year-long wander took to the sea, first in Norway and then in Türkiye and Greece. … More A year of travel: Phase Sea
Tag: Culture
A Not-so Wee Wander Around Scotland
August 30, 2023
Much of Scotland’s scenery was beautiful or dramatic.The panoramic landscapes just entice you to strap on hiking boots and go for a hike. … More A Not-so Wee Wander Around Scotland
Traveling Around Wales & a Bit More England
July 30, 2023
Let me start by saying that as far as I’m concerned, Wales has the world’s best flag. How could you not like a dragon on your flag? … More Traveling Around Wales & a Bit More England
A Thirty Day Jaunt Around England
June 30, 2023
Technically, no one in England hikes. … If you’re in England, you’re “walking.” … More A Thirty Day Jaunt Around England
Cycling from France to Vienna Along EuroVelo 6
June 3, 2023
Most days we mixed cycling with visits to historical sites, museums, chateaus, or cathedrals. Or we just explored the beauty of walking along tranquil cobblestoned villages … More Cycling from France to Vienna Along EuroVelo 6
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
Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Drags On
April 21, 2020
When we first started this lockdown, we really enjoyed the “European-ness” of going grocery shopping every 2-3 days, and we would take turns “having fun.” Now, we both find it very stressful. Besides worrying about being pulled over by the police, it’s also the riskiest thing we do. … More Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Drags On
Spanish Restaurant Fantasies During Covid-19 Lockdown
April 15, 2020
For the past 4+ weeks, it’s been 100% home-cooked meals. And we have at least two more weeks of lockdown. Likely more. … More Spanish Restaurant Fantasies During Covid-19 Lockdown
Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Gets a Little Harsher
April 4, 2020
Police pulled up, lights flashing. They waved us over. Not being from Spain probably saved us. … More Spanish Covid-19 Lockdown Gets a Little Harsher
Itinerant Philosopher 