When I think about the Southwest, where I lived for eight years, I think of a few things: warm flour tortillas, soaring mountains, and javelinas (they’re peccaries, not pigs!). …
Edinburgh is my favorite city in the world, primarily for how beautiful it is. There are scenic locations in Edinburgh that really stand out. Here are some of my …
Cape Breton Island: it is a place where mountain meets sea, an island that is the far northern part of the province of Nova Scotia. A bit out of …
A great way to explore a new city or town is to see if there are any themed trails set up by locals. They make it easy for you …
Autumn colors. Perhaps that idea brings to mind Vermont, or Tokyo, or Tuscany. All good places to experience the beauty of changing seasons. Had you thought of Scotland? It’s …
Standing at the Pynx, one of the major sites where democracy was founded, I felt opposing emotions of appreciation and dread. Countries that pride themselves on being ruled for …
Finding your way in landscapes new and strange, finding your way home from a sea voyage, finding out the the earth’s place in an evolving universe, finding your way …
The main street of Edinburgh is called the Royal Mile, so named for the two structures at either end. At the top of the street is Edinburgh Castle; at …
There are so many museums and monuments and things to see in Washington, DC that it can be easy to overlook the communities just outside of the District. If …
Over the years, I’ve done my fair share of travels, and I’ve met a lot of coffee drinkers. This means I’m no stranger to the stereotypes about coffee-drinking Americans. …
Which city in Florida has more than 70 breweries, has a bike trail that connects more than 20 of them, and has one that’s a top-50 brewer in the …
What comes to mind when you think of Bali? Emerald rice terraces, untouched beaches, volcanoes, and luxury retreats? While Bali has all that and then some, it’s not always …
