Ever Seen a Grown Man Act Like a Kid?

Remember that excitement of doing something new when you were a kid? How you would get so anxious for the experience that falling asleep the … Read the rest



That’s Ghetto

One of the amazing byproducts of traveling is all the great material and lesson plans I create for my classroom. There’s literally a whole new … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: Prague (An Overview)

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Prague, an Overview There’s a million ways people have described Prague: “It’s so beautiful!” “It’s a fairy tale!” “It’s a dream wrapped … Read the rest



A Patio Rocking Chair Memory of Prague

We had a fun-filled honeymoon. So fun-filled that Prague felt like ages ago. Prague seemed like a dream and even my copious amount of notes … Read the rest



Can I Get a Soda … with Ice?

110 degrees. 110 degrees and there is not one place in Europe that offers cold drinks. Forget ice. Ice simply won’t happen. Asking for a … Read the rest



Guide to Buying Noncarbonated Water in Europe

“Ohmygod,” said one American who walked into an aisle of the grocery store. The other, slowly grew wide-eyed: “which one is it?” “Remember the problem … Read the rest



Preparing to Get the Hell out of Dodge

There is no truer feeling than being able to just get up and go. Unfortunately for Keruoac, the act of leaving was the very thing … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: Moose Stuff

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Art decal at a hostel in Thailand. Confession: after I saw the movie Hostel, I held what I believe to be a … Read the rest



How to Walk Across the Street and Not Die in Hanoi

For those of you familiar with LA, you know that nobody walks in LA (thanks, quintessentially 80s band Missing Persons!). People walk in Hanoi. But, … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: No Sleep till … Brooklyn!

This Wednesday’s Wonder: The Brooklyn Bridge. Dear New York:   What cities do you love?  Get more of the travel delivered to your inbox Go Nuts! … Read the rest