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Fortaleza, Brazil – July 2000
I wanted to call this issue ‘My landlord is a ****’, but I thought that was a trifle too impolite, so I have decided to call it “My landlord is the dregs of humanity and as soon as I have finished writing this I am going to go and let his tires down”. Which I
Conquering Everest: The First, The Fastest, and the Fourteen-year-old
Whether you’re the first, the fastest or a fourtee
Clifden: The Bare Necessities
When to Go & Where to Stay The best time to go to Clifden is between the start of March and the end of October (mainly because these are the dates that the Brookside Hostel is open – but I’ll get to that). Should you come to town at any other time, there is another
Clifden: Gettin’ Outta Town
Granted, Clifden is a small place, but if you’re there, you aren’t really there for the town. You’re there, first and foremost, for Connemara, for the Twelve Pins, for the islands such as Inishbofin. After a night of music and drink, you want a day of riding and biking and hillwalking and climbing and turf-cutting
Breakdown of Edinburgh’s Festivals
Edinburgh Military Tattoo August 4-26. Office: 32 Market Street. Box office: 0131 225 1188. Military performances from Scottish and worldwide forces, including the Massed Pipes and Drums, and the Canadian Mounted Police. Festival Fringe August 6-28. Office: 180 High Street (Royal Mile). Box office: 0131 226 5138. Dance, drama, comedy and music, from the zany
The Drakensberg, South Africa
Drakensberg from Inkosana It was great to rest up awhile in Jo’burg after a tedious two day flight from Panama City. The lounge room of Rockey Street Backpackers is awash with tourist brochures enticing travellers to all over Southern Africa. I knew roughly where I wanted to go. There were still parts of the Drakensberg
The Inca Trail (1 of 5)
A four day climb to the Inca city of Machu Picchu,
Wobbling Through the Loire – France
Combining exercise and fine French cuisine on a 3
Belém and the Ver-o-Peso Market: Amazon City Culture in 2026
Philip Blazdell's 2000 account of Belém's Ver-o-Peso market, reimagined for 2026 with updated information on Amazonian ecotourism, river access, and urban development in this historic port city.
Peru Travel Guide – July 2000
Puno, a sea in the sky Location Southern Andes at 3,827 meters above sea level. Climate It’s dry and extremely cold, with bright sunshine during the day and temperature dropping under zero at night. The rainy season is between September and April.
Mountainair, New Mexico – July 2000
In the 1800’s the early Spanish population named the town Monte Alto, which, I am told meant ‘High Holy Place.’ In 1903, the town was renamed Mountainair by the Anglos who were settling in the area to raise pinto beans and people who were here to develop the Santa Fe Railroad.
Thailand's Kobra Valley Motorbike Adventure in 2026
Kobra Jo's 2000 account of motorcycle riding through Thailand's Kobra Valley, reimagined for 2026 with updated routes, safety information, and practical adventure travel logistics.
International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (3 of 5)
In-flight Activities Traveling during the daylight hours is less tiring than traveling in the evenings on an overnight flight. It is easier to “trick” your body out of jetlag. Try to keep your blood circulating properly by walking around the plane on an average once every hour. Drink plenty of water. Skip alcohol entirely.
International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (1 of 5)
Traveling internationally has given me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. Part of the experience is swapping unique travel stories and tips with fellow independent globetrotters whom I encounter along the way. Traveling enlightens me, and brings perspective into my microcosmic life.
Gulfport, Florida: A Gem of a Town – Florida, USA
If you ever wondered what a Florida town looked like in the early part of the twentieth century, check out Gulfport. Located nine miles from St.
Galway, Ireland – Coffee Shops and Cafes
If Ireland has surprised me in any way, it is that the coffee here is actually pretty damn good (as opposed to Scotland, where the brew still tastes a bit like it’s been mixed with gasoline). Even more surprising is that a small city like Galway has so many coffee shops.
Four Favorite Paris Experiences – Cheaper and Better
1. All of Paris at your feet A view from the Eiffel Tower will cost you a long wait in line, plus 42 francs for the elevator ride to the second level, or 57 francs to go all the way to the top.
Two Months in the Middle East #6
Matkesh Ramon – July 29th, 2000 On the edge of Matkesh Ramon This is the other side to the Middle East. A side that has nothing to do with religion or conflict. Sitting on the rim of the biggest natural crater in the world watching the sunset is an awe inspiring experience. The scenery in
Two Months in the Middle East #5
Kibbutz Degania Bet – June 28th, 2000 Kibbutzim were first set up in the twenties when ‘pioneering’ Jews settled in Palestine, working the land in an aim to create a Zionist state.
Adventures in the Ultramar
Pre-war Mozambique and Angola were described as El
Ontario North Shore – Ontario, Canada
Ontario North Shore The North Shore, an often-misconstrued notion of huge waves off Hawaii, represents an almost endless wilderness in Northern Ontario. It is the topside of Lake Superior, stretching from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay. Even by Ontario standards, this area represents a huge playground for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Tradition dictates
Fall Hiking – Ontario, Canada
Fall Hiking The north in the autumn has to be one of the most spectacular places on Earth, and the most visually fulfilling time to experience it. Not only are there fewer pesky bugs, the vast majority of the people have dispersed as well. The Author at work, northwestern Ontario Temperatures are low enough that
Ontario Info – Ontario, Canada
Ontario is huge! I’ve been travelling in the province all my life and there are still places I’ve never seen. Northern Ontario, for instance, is really the wilds with access only by plane. Whether it is the Great Lakes or some of the smaller streams and rivers, one sixth of Ontario is covered by water
Two Months in the Middle East #4
Captured Israeli tank in Brashit Hill 880, Irish UN Outpost Brashit, South Lebanon – June 10th, 2000 Standing on the watchtower of hill 880, one of the most exposed outposts of the UN in Lebanon, I began to realise how dangerous it was for the troops before Israel retreated. A former SLA compound is less