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• A Teacher’s Story: My Gaijin Experience In Japan

  

  I've always had a curiosity about life outside of the United States. Geography was my favorite subject as a child. I first heard of Japan in the fourth grade... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Staying at Eugene Oregon’s Inn at the 5th Perfect for Exploring Southern...

  

  Downtown Eugene Oregon is decidedly more laid back and outdoorsy than much larger and more renowned Portland to the north. The University of Oregon's extensive... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• “Advancing in a Different Direction.” The Lows and Highs of an Indian Ayurveda...

  

  There is a slither of daylight creeping through the windows that are covered by heavy red drapes. I stay in bed to keep warm. My room is just as bad this mornin... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Gray Fossil Site: An Accidental Discovery

  

  On the morning of January 20, 2018, I found myself roaming the back roads of Washington County, Tennessee with my camera and an itchy shutter finger. I had... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• MGM Springfield: The Fresh—and Fun—Face of History

  

  Ahh, NOW I see why those Old Fashioneds were appearing on our table like multiplying rabbits. Those canny mixmasters at the MGM Springfield's Commonwealth bar... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Semi-Quarantine in Singapore

  The Best Laid Plans of Men and Microbes By Joshua Samuel Brown, Special for Dave's Travel Corner "Mmm...yes. Tsk." Doctor Eung shone his light into my... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Road Trip Part 4: The Salton Sea and Grand Canyon

  

  In my early days of back-to-back cross-country road trips, my knowledge of photography was lacking, and my equipment was limited to a subpar cell phone camera. ... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Road Trip Part 3: San Diego and Encinitas

  

  International travelers are more than happy to tell you all about the people, places, and cultures of the world. There is nothing that can compare to the... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Road Trip Part 2: Tucson to Alpine

  

  When I decided to take my first cross-country road trip, in April of 2012, the destination was originally set as Tucson, AZ. A close friend had moved there a fe... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Yet Another Reason to Visit Boston

  

  History, charm, architecture, food, theatre, culture, arts, sports teams, universities, marathons, regattas and so much else. There are more reasons to visit... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Greatest Spot in Los Angeles

  

  Los Angeles is like few cities in the world. The mere name instantly conjures up more world-famous sights than I can name - the Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Franconia Notch – an Easy Day Trip from Boston

  

  One of my favorite things to do when I used to live in Boston was to spend the weekend in one of the adjoining states. I'd load my car with my dog, grab a... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Road Trip Part 1: Branson to Bisbee

  

  On April 1st, 2012 I set out on my first road trip from Northern Indiana to Southern California. By November 2014 I had added four more similar trips, each... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Experiencing the Real Nevis Through Artisan Dining and Locally Run Inns

  

  Situated in the refreshing trade wind breezes of the Leeward Island chain in the West Indies, Nevis remains authentically Caribbean eschewing the... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Shamanic Shenanigans in São Tomé

  

  As we grind up the mountainside, a makeshift road block has been left meaning we have to halt. It looks like our journey is done. Three women and a small child... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Day Trip: Ten Hours In Austin, TX

  It was 12:15 pm when my plane touched down at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A jet-lagged stranger in a strange place, I wondered what Austin, TX migh... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Drive Through the Avenue of the Giants

  Few trees are as magnificent as the California coast redwoods - living behemoths whose size and height seem to make a mockery of other trees nearby. And while... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• 10 Days of Greece Holidays – 1Girl, 1Guy, 1Crazy Adventure

  

  Recently I visited Greece for a 10 day holiday. Before planning our travels, I had some questions: - What are the best islands to visit in Greece? - Where to... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• How I Twice Failed in Saint Augustine (and Still Won)

  

  Nope, it's not Jamestown. Nor is it Plymouth. And neither is it the lost colony of Roanoke. Bet you didn't know, the oldest permanent European settlement in... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Taste Your Way Through Winnipeg

  

  Located in the Exchange District, Clementine Café is one of the most popular brunch/lunch spots in all of Winnipeg. It is a vibrant gathering space for friends... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION