The other day, I was discussing recent vacations with a few colleagues over lunch. At one point I mentioned a boat trip that we took, "while we were on a family safari in Nepal." There was silence...
Category: Tales from the Road
I'm glad my phone tracks the number of stairs climbed, because I lost count after the first hour. I had read voraciously to prepare for our family's Himalayan trek. Everyone mentioned the scenery....
Our four-wheeler slipped and slid on the monsoon-soaked dirt road. I laughed nervously and gripped the door with white knuckles. As we came around the corner, we saw burning tires blocking the narrow...
The history of civilization in Muscat stretches back into antiquity, with settlements dating back over 7,000 years. In the 18th century, Muscat was a major regional power whose influence reached as...
I love to travel overseas, but I don't want to neglect the treasures that America has to explore right here at home. Today marks the 37 years since Biscayne National Park was created, so let's take a...
The sign warned of the graphic nature of the scenes inside the cave. Parental discretion advised. I'm sure Haw Par Villa's Courts of Hell were shocking back in 1937 when it opened. The displays...