London Calling

My time in London has been very hectic. I’m staying out of the central London area because everything near the attractions is really expensive. I’m out near Greenwich and the O2/Millenium Dome which really isn’t so bad. I have to spend about £6/day on the train, not including the underground fees. It still is cheaper …

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Announcing Project Pringles

Ladies and gentlemen, I am embarking on what might be the greatest project in the history of the human species. The pyramids…..speed bumps. The Panama Canal……a ditch. The Chunnel…..tis but a straw. What I am going to attempt will be remembered long after those other things are gone and forgotten. What I am proposing is …

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McEmirate’s: McDonald’s in Dubai

It has been awhile since I have been able to talk about McDonald’s. There were none in Cambodia, Vietnam or Laos (although there were KFC’s in Vietnam and Cambodia). Dubai, however, has everything manner of fast food you can think of. In addition to McDonald’s, I’ve seen KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and the oh …

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Kosrae Village and Ecolodge

I am not being paid anything for this post. I will not receive any sort of commission. In fact they have no idea I’m writing this. I’m not even sure if they remember me or my visit. I am always asked for suggestions on where to travel. Everyone wants to find some place which is …

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First and probably last thoughts on Luxembourg

I’ve left France and arrived in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Despite its size, Luxembourg isn’t even close to the smallest country I’ve visited on my trip. The Vatican, Monaco, San Marnio, Nauru, Macau, Marshall Islands, Cook Islands, American Samoa, Tonga, Guam, CNMI, Micronesia, Bahrian, Singapore, Kiribati, and Hong Kong are all smaller. In fact, …

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Getting the Hell out of Bali

I am sick of Bali. To be more precise, I’m sick of every single person I encounter while walking down the street harassing me to buy their shit. I literally can’t go 10 seconds without someone trying to get me to take a taxi, get a massage, buy their cheap crap, eat in their restaurant …

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Five Reasons Why You Should Be Taking Your Children to Historical Sites

1. Historical Travel Can Help History Come Alive I think it is valuable to show children where battles were fought. Gettysburg’s field of battle was only 4 acres in size. Over 7,800 soldiers died. Those are just numbers. But standing on the field and realizing how small that was, how gruesome the sight would be… …

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Sunday Traveler: Peter West Carey – Cityscapes Around The World

I asked my friend and fellow travel photographer Peter Carey to assemble a collection of his photos from his travels. He collected a sample of photos which show the way that major cities on our planet have grown and developed. In addition to his personal blog, Peter is a regular contributor to the popular Digital …

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Thoughts on American Samoa

I’m leaving American Samoa today and will be in Tonga tomorrow. I have several hours to kill while I wait for my flight to Apia, so I might as well get my thoughts down now before I leave. I didn’t know what to expect before I came to American Samoa. This is a place that …

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