Monthly Archives: May 2012

A white water rafting trip through the Grand Canyon is full of surprises. The guides tie down your stuff in a dry-bag, so it stays safe and dry when the boat flips over. All I had to bring was clothing, a … Continue reading →

“Ahhhh, Venice.” — Indiana Jones in “The Last Crusade” It’s the finest city in the world for idle wandering, day dreaming and getting purposely lost. Each alley is a mystery and potential treasure.  It may lead you to a remote … Continue reading →

First, you climb through the yellow tunnel into the center of a large, sturdy double-walled beach ball. They add about fifty gallons of lukewarm water.  Now you’re sitting in a bath, in a beach ball, feeling vaguely ridiculous. Then they … Continue reading →

Vermont is beautiful, but more importantly, the Ben and Jerry’s factory is there. The place has a cheerful, playful vibe. You can take the tour, see the stuff being made, and get a free sample of the day’s batch. Our … Continue reading →

“You took the Marrakesh Express? What was it like?” I asked him. “Good. Smooth, fast and comfortable, and, best of all, air conditioned. We sang the song over and over, all the way there.” “What was Marrakesh like? I’m going … Continue reading →

“In this jungle, there are seven things which can kill you.” Our young guide counted on his fingers. “These are tiger, leopard, rhino, crocodile, cobra, python and spider. If we see such creature, you must do as I do. If … Continue reading →

What kind of person likes traveling on cruise ships?  People for whom “Unpack just once!” is an effective sales pitch. A person who wants: unlimited access to Denny’s-quality food a comfortable travel experience, as much like staying at home as … Continue reading →

One of the things I liked about India was the odd conversational style. Complete strangers were comfortable asking the most probing personal or esoteric questions. Waiting to cross a street in New Delhi, an Indian man approached me. “Excuse me, … Continue reading →

This was enough for ten months.  Travel light, if you can. You’ll be glad you did. Joy and I took a ten-month trip around the world, from August 2007 – June 2008. A rolling carry-on suitcase and a day pack … Continue reading →

I’ve hitchhiked just once in the last 28 years, when my car broke down in Big Sur. Well, actually, my car was fine but I lost my keys in the sand. I had to hitch to Nepenthe and wait for … Continue reading →