Iam always amazed how weak I get when I’m not traveling. When I first travel again after a period of no travel I complain about everything; I turn in to a whimpering baby. It smells. It’s too hot, too cold, too rainy. On and on I whine like a little kid who broke down after his …
Money is not evil. Money doesn’t think. Money doesn’t speak, except metaphorically. Money is only a system to exchange goods, a means of commerce and trade. I’m glad it runs our world. Without commerce and those cut throat businessmen that supposedly take you against your will for your hard earned pennies culture wouldn’t exist. TALLINN, …
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Did you know that the world speaks to us constantly? Have you ever taken a moment to listen? What do you hear now? The hum of your computer, maybe music on the radio, or your desk chair squeaking beneath you. Remaining ever present in the world takes a lot of work, which is why we …
PAROS, GREECE The island of Paros is littered with beaches, which stands to reason, since it is an ISLAND! But with so many choices how do you find the best of the best? You don’t, not without figuring out what you’re looking for. You could go to the most serene beaches, or the party beaches. …
This month’s Tip for Travel: Layer up and pack light Did you know? Nearly all airlines allow you to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item with you at no cost onto the airplane. Flying can get really expensive, so avoid paying the expensive baggage fees by packing smart. While living in Germany, I traveled …
Boy do we have a treat for you. She’s redheaded, bold, independent, and can drink a Guinness faster than you can you can say Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Pan interview with our dear Irish friend. How long have you lived in Ireland? On and off as a wee one. But most recently I was there from 2011-2013. …
I have traveled to over 20 countries the past few years, and yet there is one thing that never changes: unexpected situations. No matter how good you become at planning for a trip and preparing for every detail, which you do because your experience makes you wise in what to expect, you will still face new …
This is a guest post from John Dvorachek, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Chatfield College. I’m going to tell you a story about two pedals: the gas, and the brakes. A promoter on the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, was wearing an “Armani” skull cap and asking us where we wanted to go. “Hey guys! My Friends! What …
Did you know that there are 6,500 spoken languages in the world today? But, despite this barrier of communication we still manage to work with, understand and help eachother. You can always tell a person’s true intentions by their body language. It can help you out of sketchy situations and make you more adept at understanding people. Finally, language …
OBSERVING LIKE A SLEUTH If you are a product of the 90’s educational system there are two games that were influential in your education: Oregon Trail and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? In Oregon Trail you blaze a path out West, fording rivers, hoping your oxen don’t die from exhaustion, and praying that your children don’t contract …
