Big Bug Man
Checking out the fried bug vendor and his free samples along Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand.
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I traveled with my parents on my second trip to Bangkok–they wanted a few days in Thailand since it was a short flight from our stay in Kuala Lumpur. Our hotel was not in the most desirable location, as there was very little nearby. Any destination of interest was a taxi ride away. On one
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I Don’t Always Enjoy Getting Lost
It’s easy to get lost when you don’t follow the same path through Mont Royal in Montreal. And while I love getting lost while traveling, it can be tiring.
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Walking Amador Causeway in Panama City
A walking tour of the Amador Causeway in Panama City on the way back to Casco Viejo with a stop at Mi Ranchito for ceviche and a view.
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Travel Lessons from The Simpsons
What I’ve learned about travel after 499 episodes of The Simpsons.
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Impressive Résumé
Reflection on the life of John Fairfax, the only man to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo in a rowboat.
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River View, Malaysia
A view of Malacca, Malaysia, from the Renaissance Hotel.
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Counting Cargo at the Panama Canal
A journey to the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks to watch the ships pass through early in the day while enjoying a beer.
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Is It Really a Holiday?
Lonely Planet recently posted a statement for discussion: “Traveling to visit your family is not a holiday.” This statement made me think about trips I’ve taken to visit my relatives, and trips my relatives have taken to visit me. Maybe my family is a little different, but we usually enjoy our so-called holidays when they
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Hunger for Alleyways
Wandering through alleys in Macau leading to Dragon Mama Cuisine, a wonderful noodle shop.
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On Getting Lost
For some, getting lost in a city is simple. For me, it’s an art. These are my experiences of getting lost and the adventure of finding the way.
Tasty Variety of Beer
Enjoying the tasty variety of the Ft Collins Brewery Brewer’s Lunchbox, including a black lager, chocolate stout, IPA, smoked amber, and red ale.
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Off the Trail in Gamboa, Panama
Hiking in the rainforest around Gamboa, Panama, with a couple of vacationing biologists I met at the hostel.
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Coffee Shop Beer
The liquor store down the street from me has a wonderful selection of beer, wine, and spirits (I know because I used to work there). Over the last few months they’ve improved their beer selection. I decided to pick up a bottle of Lagunitas cappuccino stout for $6. I didn’t notice until I poured my