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  • My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley

    Similar to the International notice for the Mavericks Surf Competition in Central California, I sent out our annual 48 hour window of notice to … [Read More]

    My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley
  • Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler

    I landed at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok before the sun had even risen. I first landed here in 1996, the first of what would … [Read More]

    Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler
  • A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva

    Upon arriving in South America I entered a very familiar airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport. I lingered in Lima for a refreshing shower … [Read More]

    A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva
  • My Time so far in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

    In describing my stay so far to friends and family during the first few days of my travels in San Jose de Cabo, I used the following … [Read More]

    My Time so far in  San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
  • Why do I Climb Mountains?

    For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious … [Read More]

    Why do I Climb Mountains?
  • Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles

    My strange fascination with cannibalism began while I was studying history in graduate school. In a book whose title I have since forgotten … [Read More]

    Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles
  • Myanmar, Lost in Translation

    I’m in Myanmar, dining at the home of a local family, being serenaded with a nostalgic playlist of American pop tunes reminiscent of my favorite … [Read More]

    Myanmar, Lost in Translation
  • Living it up in Sin City

    The lights and allure of Las Vegas has long held curiosity for me. It’s a dazzling playground for all. From mind-blowing entertainment, … [Read More]

    Living it up in Sin City
  • Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home

    When I lived in Las Vegas, my title at United Parcel Service was "Bad Address Clerk." Because Vegas is a town of drifters, grifters and shifters … [Read More]

    Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home
  • The Land of Fire and Ice

    I don't know how many times I have flown between Europe and North America and each time, about halfway over the North Atlantic, glanced down on a … [Read More]

    The Land of Fire and Ice
  • Los Angeles, CA – Museums

    We have personally visited & reviewed the following 130+ Los Angeles and Orange County museums. We spend a lot of time in the City of Angels, … [Read More]

    Los Angeles, CA – Museums
  • A Most Memorable Experience: Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas

    One of the activities synonymous with visiting the Bahamas is swimming with pigs. I have long heard about this, especially during multiple trips … [Read More]

    A Most Memorable Experience: Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas
  • Lizard Island, Remote Luxury

    Arrival You are on a 10-seater looking out of the window. The azure waters glisten out of the side windows with spectacular coral reefs coming … [Read More]

    Lizard Island, Remote Luxury
  • From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley

    My curiosity to try wearing the most conservative Muslim, black Burqa drapery in California overcame my dread that I would be found out by a … [Read More]

    From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley
  • So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

    So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews … [Read More]

    So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

Above the Clouds

Porto & the Douro Valley: A Journey Through Wine,...

We love when cities inspire us, the perfect combination of visual charm, combined with natural beauty and a product known worldwide (port). The part … [More]

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Journals

A Full Day in Mijas Pueblo (And I Still Didn’t See...

Four years living twenty minutes from Málaga, and Mijas Pueblo was the trip I kept bumping to next month. Everyone who'd been gave me the same rundown … [More]

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Guides

San Luis Obispo, CA - Outdoor Activities

Bishop Peak is a very popular hike with Cal Poly and Cuesta students. This is one of a series of nine volcanic mountains and hills that run from San … [More]

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Press Releases

The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch...

La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming … [More]

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Highlight of the Month

Vermillion, South Dakota - October 2026

Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate 'four corners' where South Dakota, … [More]

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Book Reviews

Passion & Practice: Secrets of a Surgical Resident by...

Passion & Practice, Secrets is a glimpse into Dr. Weinraub's time as a surgical resident following medical school. This read examines the formative … [More]

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Travel Products

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Best eSIM for International Travel: Why I Switched to...

I've tested a lot of eSIM providers over the years. From airport SIM card kiosks in Bangkok to fumbling with a physical SIM card swap on a train … [More]

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Interviews

Interview with Tobias Hägg, Photographer and Aerial Artist

Q. I remember when I was on an airplane for the very first time. I was so excited that I asked to be seated next to a window. The view from the plane … [More]

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