Category: Island travel
The Western Isles, the Outer Hebrides, Na h-Eileanan an Iar — whatever name you may know them by, these islands which lie off the northwest coast of Scotland are …
Judgment’s not tomorrow, its today (yes now it’s here). But no it isn’t Jesus, take a look at all your peers. They’re all looking down on you. Inside they …
At the very end of a visit to Oahu, I learned about something called “crack seed.” It’s slang for local snacks – mostly dried fruits, not so much actual …
“Your mind is filled with shadows, your palms are wet with sweat. Limbs are bound and tangled in a fatal net. There are two things you can do, one …
Calanais. Weathered stones on ancient ground, circles and crosses and lines created in earth and from stone. In the Western Isles, off the northwestern coast of Scotland, at times …
By Brian Spencer To date I have participated in three half-marathons and one 10K, but have never entered a race in which my life was at stake–until now. This …
They have a clean, open layout that appeals to me and their clothing, housewares and accessories are a particular favorite. Still, I did not expect to shop at a …
Singapore is of the most misunderstood destinations in the world. Misconceptions are abundant, whether it be in print, television, or word of mouth. It doesn’t take much effort to …
By Brian Spencer Langkawi, Malaysia — say it out loud, slowly, savoring the sum of syllables like a long sip of velvety shiraz. It rolls off one’s tongue like …
There it was, on top of the stack of receipts that I was organizing to file taxes; a slightly greasy bit of paper from Giovanni’s shrimp truck just outside …
I didn’t know it would be one of the last trips my husband and I would ever take, when I went to Puerto Rico for the first time three …
I have never craved the island in the beer commercials. The white sand beach, the turquoise water, the palm trees. Sure, I like to swim and I like …