The world is a cool place, full of beauty, wonder, fascinating people and places, and, occasionally, stories that can't help but make me smile. This is one of those stories. During World War Two, the United Kingdom built a number of fortresses in the North Sea to protect against German aircraft. One of those forts,…
If you've missed it, my Facebook group, Travelers Tell All (yes, please join), has been running tournaments to keep ourselves amused while we can't travel. We first decided what the best city in the world was, then the best US national park, the best man-made wonder, the best museum in the world, the best natural…
This is chapter two of my short story, The Ring of Marseille. For chapter one, click here. II. A hot shower and a collared shirt make a big difference in my mood and appearance, as does the night-lit phantasm of Notre Dame de la Garde as I head from the hotel back to the Vieux-Port…
I know, it's been a few weeks since our last date night. California tricked us into thinking things were getting better and maybe, just maybe, we'd actually be able to travel. Well, joke's on us, and date nights are back, although they will likely not be every week at this point. Anyway, this week we…
Editor's note: I have been to Belize twice, and have loved it both times. I've stayed in an eco-lodge, gone cave tubing, and explored Mayan ruins at Altun-Ha. This article by Sam gives a taste of what the country has to offer. For all of his articles, click here. I have started a competition with…
With travel being really difficult right now, I have begun an adventure into the intersection of travel writing and fiction. This is my first short story, set in one of my favorite cities. Chapter one is available here, and subsequent chapters (there are six total) will be published each week. Alternatively, you can purchase the…
Palm Springs is hot in July. Very hot. Wearing my mask, I grab a double-double and a vanilla shake from California's most iconic burger chain, In N Out, and start up a winding road into the mountains. This road, California Highway 74 and turning into California Highway 243, is known as the Palms to Pines…
Editor's note: I, too, have spent time at Petrified Forest National Park, and it's fun for me to follow another writer's story, in this case our resident park expert, Christian. Mine can be found here, for comparison's sake. To read more of Christian's adventures, click here. I’m fortunate to have been to Petrified Forest National…
Editor's Note: It's amazing sometimes what seemingly small things from our travels become huge, even life-altering. This story from Madeleine reminds me that the best experiences are the unexpected ones. For more of her stories, click here. Before I tell you about the juice, it’s important for you to understand how much I don’t care…
Barcelona is the most popular destination in Spain for American tourists, and one of the most popular in all of Europe. After only a day or two there, it will be easy to see why. The city offers great weather, incredible food, access to beaches and mountains, fascinating architecture and cultural gems, and some of…