Category Archives: Discovery
What Does an Oasis Really Look Like?
My idea of what an oasis should look has been largely influenced by childhood cartoons. […]
The Edge of the Earth
Our driver didn’t seem fazed by the enormous patch of sand that stood before us. […]
Two Reeds in Morocco
Two reeds drink from the same stream. One is hollow, the other is sugarcane. – […]
Getting Lost (In a Good Way)
Whoever thought up the definition for the word labyrinth must have lived in Marrakech a […]
Beneath the Surface of Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas is usually thought of as a destination for beach and sunshine. True, […]
1st Backpacking Trip of the Year!
Chiwaukum Creek, WA Rattle Snake! Mushrooms Everywhere! So many wildflowers, it made it feel like […]
5 Trips on the Horizon
2013 Will be the year of the M. In the next few months we will […]
Getting to Know Your (North Korean) Neighbors
Travel is an opportunity to see the world up close. I think it’s important to […]
The Ship that Sailed for 20 Minutes and Sank
This is the story of a ship. A very old, wooden ship. And as it […]
Icehotel Inner Workings and Fun Factoids
An unusual structure like the Icehotel begs practical questions. Where does one go to the […]
A Hotel on Hoth
I was a very impressionable first grader when The Empire Strikes Back was released in […]
Abisko, Sweden Travel Guide
Abisko is one of the most popular winter destinations in northern Sweden but we […]