By the time my first son was 2 years old, he had been to five countries and five U.S. states. My second son will be 2 in May. He has…
When Place Meets Plot: 5 Pop Culture Travel Destinations
Dubrovnik, Croatia (real-life location of Game of Thrones‘ Kings Landing ) — example of a must-see pop culture destination. Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. I spend a fair amount of time…
Four Words to Change Your Outlook on Travel
Arriving back in the United States after a year in Indonesia, I mysteriously lost my wallet, including my bank and credit cards, driver’s license, and other important documents. Recognizing this…
The Most Beautiful Things in the World are Not Owned by Anyone
Life is for doing and enjoying, not for having and acquiring, owning or gaining. The way to really live your life is to realize this truth and get on with…
ABQ Haiku
New Mexico skies, Contemplative blue, yellow Expansive adobe earth I think I’ve said it before, but my heart seems to fall for the unique traits I encounter in each place…
Piñones, oh pine nuts!
The first time my neighbor spoke to me on the plane was during our descent into Albuquerque. “That’s the Rio Grande,” she said as we flew over a twisting river….