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Iowa Yankee in King Castro’s Court (4 of 6)

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Hurtling Through Space and Time, I Have Stared Death in It’s Ugly Maw

In reference to my previous observation about travel in India, let me just say, without appearing vainglorious, that you are lucky that there is still a Craig to be typing this. Why? Let’s just say that Magic Mountain holds no thrill for me now. After hurtling through the dark at 95 miles per hour, sitting

Highway Tales: Final Report (3 of 3)

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Guanajuato, Mexico

Statue of Miguel Hidalgo and his church Dawn was breaking. Church bells clanged in the Mexican village of Dolores. Indians congregated for Mass. September the 16th, 1810. Father Miguel Hidalgo gave a powerful sermon that immortalised him in Mexican history. “El Grito de Dolores” the Cry went out to take up arms and overthrow the

Farm Work in Western Australia

Big Blue Taxis

At Home in Lamu (3 of 7)

I had gotten a volunteer job at the polytechnic through sheer stubbornness. I knew right away that I wanted to stay in Lamu for a few months, so I decided to find volunteer work that would let me do something useful while giving me a reason to stay. My search started when I went to

At Home in Lamu (2 of 7)

At Home in Lamu Lamu, Kenya Kids in the street in Lamu Lamu is about 95% Muslim, and five times a day the mournful singing from the mosques calls the faithful to drop what they’re doing and reassert their faith. You always know what time it is when you see the slippers in a messy

At Home in Lamu (4 of 7)

Someone finally pointed me in the direction of the polytechnic school. I visited it with my proposal and resume in hand, considering it my last hope. There were three buildings, which the sign at the entrance said were built by a German aid organization, where carpentry, dressmaking, typing, and computer classes were held. Maryam, the

Arriving in Hong Kong (2 of 5)

I knew there was an area called Khao San Road in the west of the city that was a haven for backpackers. I boarded a bus outside the airport and rode it downtown. When in the center of town I noticed we were stopped at a large intersection. I took this opportunity to jump off

Arriving in Hong Kong (1 of 5)

Acapulco, Mexico – May 2000

May Holy Week brings a horde of tourists down from México City, and I’d advise against coming to Acapulco during the week before or after Easter Sunday. But that’s the ideal time to visit México City, for most businesses are closed and people are out of town (and here). We expect relatively few visitors durng

On The Bus (3 of 3)

Morocco: Through the Eyes of a Local

Cartagena, Colombia in 2026: A Caribbean Colonial Destination Guide

Cartagena remains one of South America's most enchanting destinations with colonial architecture, Caribbean coast vibes, and a pace of life that challenges modern travelers to slow down.

Kauai: The Garden Isle — 2/2

Kauai in 2026: Hawaii's Garden Isle - Complete Travel Guide

Kauai remains Hawaii's quietest island, offering dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and outdoor experiences far from the crowds of Oahu and Maui.

Egypt's Nile Valley in 2026: Luxor to Aswan Travel Guide

The Nile Valley between Luxor and Aswan offers access to Egypt's greatest archaeological sites alongside rural villages and agricultural landscapes shaped by the river.

At Home in Lamu: Island Life in Kenya's Archipelago Then and Now

A 2000 account of Lamu's remote islands meets 2026 travel realities. Learn how Kizingitini has transformed and what to expect visiting today.