Boy, Is My Face Red

Well, I survived the summit, or to be more accurate, the hike on a paved path up a hill. However, I got a good dose of sun while I was out walking. I probably walked about 8 miles (15 km) yesterday. The only reason my sunburn isn’t worse is that I was pretty tanned before …

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OnTravel Interview: TBEX, Italy and Jordan

My recent interview with Paul Lasley on the American Forces Radio Network. This week we talk about my recent trips to Jordan, Italy and Toronto for the annual TBEX conference.

Wisconsin Public Radio Interview

February 3rd I appeared on the Joy Cardin Show on Wisconsin Public Radio. We talked about taking the trip of a lifetime and took calls from around Wisconsin.

Rarotonga!

Just a quick update. I’m in the Cook Islands on the island of Rarotonga. Slight problem with hotel, but shouldn’t be an issue. The place looks lovely.

Life in the form of a U-Haul

Well, I’m loaded up (mostly) and I’m off to put everything into storage in Wisconsin.

Three Strikes In Nizwa

My time in Nizwa has been frustrating to say the least. There are three World Heritage Sites I wanted to visit in this area. All three are within easy driving distance, but I’ve had some terrible luck. I rented a car yesterday and drove about 150km from Nizwa to the village of Bat hoping to …

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Feeling like 953,988 bucks*

My cold is over. My stomach ache is gone, I got a haircut and I feel a lot better. Tomorrow I’m leaving Perth and taking a bus/train combo down to the town of Margaret River. Margaret River is about as far South West as you can possibly get in Australia. In Margaret River, I will …

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Eat Cheese or Die

I’m in Wisconsin right now updating on a dial-up connection at my parent’s house. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be shuttling back and forth between Minnesota and here moving boxes of books and other crap I’ve accumulated. The house has been up on the market for only a few days but it’s getting a …

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