Remembering Dave
One of my traveling companions passed away last week. More than a traveling companion, perhaps, since in some ways it is because of Dave Radford that I got hooked on international travel. Dave’s had MS Read More …
The Places I Long to Return To
In conjunction with my list of 50 Dream Trips – places I haven’t been to yet, but hope to visit someday, I’ve been compiling a list of Places Worth a Return trip – places I’ve Read More …
The Seychelles by Air
Flying to the Seychelles Several gateways serve the Seychelles, including Dubai (which continues to increase the frequency of direct flights), Abu Dhabi, Nairobi, and more. Flights are available on a number of airlines, including international Read More …
Small boat sailing: Think of it as camping
If you don’t sail and you’ve seen a marina filled with sleek sailboats, you may have imagined life aboard as one of lazy luxury. Instead, think of small boat sailing as camping on the water. Read More …
ZenYard Guest House, Phoenix, Arizona
The ZenYard Guest House offers a peaceful respite in Phoenix, Arizona This review was originally published in 2013. The property may not be in business anymore. On what was a bit of a whim, we Read More …
Basha’s Almost-Secret Gallery in Chandler, Arizona
Basha’s gallery is no longer open. There was a treasure trove of western art tucked away in a nondescript office building at the headquarters of Basha grocery chain in Chandler, Arizona. The Basha Collection of Read More …
A bit of the Apache Trail, Arizona
The day has become clear and beautiful, so I convince my family that we should take a drive along the striking Apache Trail. We go past Canyon Lake and turn around Tortilla Flat to check Read More …
Old West history at the Superstition Mountain Museum, Apache Junction, Arizona
At the edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction, Arizona, keeps the spirit of the Old West alive through exhibits, demonstrations, and stories about the mountains and the people Read More …
America’s Taco Shop, Phoenix, Arizona
America’s Taco Shop (named for owner America Corrales), would be easy to drive right by – another taco place in a city filled with them. However, driving by would be a mistake, as the small Read More …
Dreaming of a return trip: Gotland, Sweden
Gotland, Sweden has everything a traveler could want: a vibrant medieval city filled with dramatic ruins, timeless country churches, Viking graves in windswept meadows, and sprawling beaches. And lots of arts, music, and good food. Read More …