travel

Stories told by cemeteries

When I travel, I often find myself attracted to old graveyards and cemeteries. I didn’t even realize that those two...

The centers of the world in Ecuador

The centers of the world in Ecuador

Yes, you read that correctly. You can visit two “middle of the world” sites in Ecuador just outside of Quito....

Quito city sights and tastes (Ecuador)

Quito is a common access point for getting to the Galapagos, but don’t let that stop you from staying a...

Don't like vacuuming? A Tale of Two Robots and Three Cats

 I travel a lot, natch, and never liked cleaning my house even before I did, so I’ve always been looking...

Malta’s Knights Hospitaller 

All around Malta and Gozo (the lesser-known “other island” of Malta), there are reminders of the major influence of the...

Climbing a travertine waterfall (Jamaica)

Dunn’s River Falls is a popular attraction on the island of Jamaica. It’s a waterfall you can climb from bottom...

The UNESCO village of Valletta (Malta)

Valletta is the capital of Malta, and interestingly, the entire city is a UNESCO site as well. With forts, old...

Don't be yellow jacket guy

Don't be yellow jacket guy

A few months ago I was flying back home from visiting family in New Jersey. Despite being pretty early in...

Molokai Hot Bread (Hawaii, USA)

If you go to Molokai (which I do recommend despite its low number of visitors – or perhaps because of...

Wadi Rum (Jordan) – staying in Martian Tents

On my recent trip to Jordan and Egypt, one of the things my group wanted to do was visit Wadi...