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More Than a Walk in Cartagena (1 of 3)
This Colombian town could be a compression of near
Melbourne, Australia – Internet Cafes
Where to check your email around the city.
Iowa Yankee in King Castro’s Court (5 of 6)
The only way to settle a debate on life in Cuba is
Iowa Yankee in King Castro’s Court (4 of 6)
The only way to settle a debate on life in Cuba is
Iowa Yankee in King Castro’s Court (3 of 6)
The only way to settle a debate on life in Cuba is
Iowa Yankee in King Castro’s Court (2 of 6)
The only way to settle a debate on life in Cuba is
Iowa Yankee in King Castro’s Court (1 of 6)
The only way to settle a debate on life in Cuba is
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)
The final installment from Kirk Stephan as he unco
Highway Tales: Final Report (2 of 3)
The final installment from Kirk Stephan as he unco
Highway Tales: Final Report (1 of 3)
The final installment from Kirk Stephan as he unco
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
Tyrannical farmers, longs days and little money, b
Big Blue Taxis
Getting work as crew on a yacht is a great way to
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)
There are many ways of finding work in Hong Kong w
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)
Seattle to San Francisco on the amazing and unusua
Morocco: Through the Eyes of a Local
Nancy Wang visited Morocco with her native boyfrie
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
Kaua’i has a taste of every flavor of the Hawaiian