I love deserts, so it should come as no surprise that Death Valley is one of my favorite national parks in the U.S.—and that’s saying a lot considering there are some amazing locations across North America, and even in California. I’ve visited Death Valley on two occasions: first during my 2009 road trip and second …
This morning I was notified by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) that I have been stripped of all travel journalism awards given by the organization and its foundation for the use of performance enhancing drugs. In particular I have been stripped of the following awards: 2012, 2013 and 2014 Lowell Thomas Awards for …
A Chilean territory with volcanoes, subtropical vegetation, and a surprising history, Easter Island is a fascinating place to explore. Tourism is the island’s largest source of income, and it largely sustains the livelihoods of those people living on Easter Island permanently—indigenous locals are called Rapa Nui. Where is Easter Island located? Latitude: S 27.14295Longitude: W …
Nearly three decades after Albania began putting its communist history behind it, the country remains all but unknown to tourists around the world. But there’s plenty for adventurous travelers to discover across the country, including photogenic mirror-like lakes, towering mountains, and sprawling forests that are free of crowds. The cuisine has a heavy Greek influence, …
Podcast Transcript This is a remake of the very first episode of Everything Everywhere Daily, released on July 1, 2020. The script has been updated and expanded with greatly improved audio. You may have heard of many of the largest empires in world history. The Romans, the Mongols, the British, the Persians, the Ottomans, the …
Podcast Transcript In 1890, an obscure professor at the US Naval War College published a book that at first seemed fairly innocuous. However, it turned out his book found an audience. An extremely powerful audience. Its success led to further research, which in turn ushered in a revolution in naval warfare, which influenced the world’s …
Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate their independence. The fireworks, parades, and cookouts have been a tradition for over 200 years. But why do we celebrate it on July 4th and did America really even become independent on July 4th, 1776? Have we been celebrating on the wrong date this entire time? Learn more …
Transcript You may have heard of many of the largest empires in world history. The Romans, the Mongols, the British, the Persians, the Incas, and the Byzantines. That last empire, however, the Byzantines, never actually existed. How can one of the world’s greatest empires not have existed? Learn more on this episode of Everything Everywhere …
President John Tyler was the 10th president of the United States. He was born in 1790 and is widely considered one of the lesser presidents in American history. If you’ve never heard of him before, don’t worry, as you aren’t missing much. This episode isn’t about him, however. This is about his two grandsons. His …