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



Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game in Sapa

At some point in our lives, we all participate in the capitalist game. For example, my brother mowed people’s lawn for $5 an hour. He’s … Read the rest



Don’t Feed the Monkeys! We’re Serious!

Before Vietnam, the only way I got to experience monkeys was at the neighborhood zoo. From afar, gorillas, orangatans, and those blue-butted baboons were very … 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



A Shoe and Hand Guide up Cat Ba Mountain

“Shoe, shoe” and we all stopped to stare at our shoes. “Shoe, shoe!” said our guide and she stepped slowly over a twisted tree root, … Read the rest



Learning at the Vietnam Military History Museum

During Season 22 of the Amazing Race (this is a very timely post, I know), contestants competed a part of the race in Hanoi, Vietnam. … Read the rest