Across the Plains of Texas
31 August 2020
Route 66 passes through Texas only briefly, but not without a few worthwhile stops! … More Across the Plains of Texas
Category: History
Surprising Scenes on the Llano Estacado
27 August 2020
My job sent me to live on the windswept high plains of Texas. There’s more to this region than meets the eye on the razor-straight horizon. … More Surprising Scenes on the Llano Estacado
Around the World in a Cup of Coffee
6 July 2020
In this series of posts, let’s take a tour of coffee culture around the world! … More Around the World in a Cup of Coffee
"You Betta Belize It!"
21 May 2020
It’s not just Belize’s wildlife that’s diverse – its people are too. … More "You Betta Belize It!"
Hot Chocolate and Human Sacrifices
17 May 2020
Shortly before the coronavirus took over the world, I had the chance to explore some of the remnants of Maya civilization in Belize and Guatemala. … More Hot Chocolate and Human Sacrifices
A Visit to Shiva’s Fortress City
21 February 2020
The boat to the ancient rock-carved Hindu temples on Elephanta Island is an essential Mumbai day trip. … More A Visit to Shiva’s Fortress City
Hill Station Lonavala, Mumbai’s Weekend Escape
7 February 2020
Even on a short city visit, and especially in such a hectic city as Mumbai, it’s nice to get a taste for the surrounding countryside. So, we hired a driver and headed for the hills to spend a day in Lonavala. … More Hill Station Lonavala, Mumbai’s Weekend Escape
Mumbai Sightseeing with a Taste of Indian Politics
30 January 2020
A day of sightseeing in two of Mumbai’s most historic neighborhoods turns into a lesson on more recent events in the city. … More Mumbai Sightseeing with a Taste of Indian Politics
Navigating the Lands of Eastern Christianity
20 November 2019
In a complicated region like the South Caucasus, the ancient Christian traditions are and integral and equally complex part of society. … More Navigating the Lands of Eastern Christianity
Redemption in Yerevan
13 November 2019
In this post, I explore the capital of Armenia, a country that seems not to have history on its side. … More Redemption in Yerevan
