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Locked Up Abroad Natgeotv2
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May 20, 2012, 2 Comments

National Geographic airs a fascinating program, “Locked Up Abroad,” that tells tales nightmares are made of: getting locked up while traveling. When I want to feel better about my travels, [...]

Cat Pose Seated

Yoga for airplane travel

March 23, 2012, 13 Comments

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Willow Withy. When visitors first reach a destination, eyes are captive with a new view and a mind ruminati ...

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Are you a stripper? And other questions about living in Las Vegas

March 16, 2012, 49 Comments

Editor’s Note: I get asked a lot of random questions about what it is like to live in Las Vegas. I’ve been here for the better part of fiv ...

As a young buck in the Merchant Marines.

Travel lessons from the Merchant Marines

January 19, 2012, 12 Comments

Editor’s Note: Apologies for the lack of posts this week. I’m enjoying some gum surgery and medication, so in the meantime, enjoy this gue ...

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    Cultural Tips for Thailand
    December 1, 2011, 22 Comments

    “Chang, Chang, Chang,” we all sing, our shoulders tucked into our noses and our one arm hanging to depict an elephant trunk. It’s nighttime, and Jack and Chai have called [...]

  • Big Ben
    Escape of the Week: London’s Big Ben
    November 29, 2011, 6 Comments

    London’s Big Ben is recognized the world over. Located within the historic Palace of Westminster grounds, Big Ben is the name for the bell of the clock, but is also used [...]

  • The Adventures of D — A Retrospect
    July 4, 2011, 9 Comments

    Oh, my little blog. It’s been around since before I decided to take my career break and travel. It’s been around since I one sleepless October night in Atlanta when, [...]

  • 12 Questions to ask any RTW traveler
    May 17, 2011, 10 Comments

    “So, tell me …” it always begins, often while sitting over an adult beverage in a crowded bar (at least in my experiences) … “tell me ALL about your travels.” [...]