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Uruápan, Mexico
Uruapan avocados (aguacates) “Dos cervezas, por favor” I said after greeting the smiling barmaid in Bar Montecarlo located in a rough part of Uruápan, Mexico. We were desperate for a cold beer. My companion, Chrissy, somewhat averse to entering seedy cantinas, scanned the joint with a critical eye. Eyebrows rose on sighting “girlie” calendars on […]
The Secret Policeman’s Whorehouse (4 of 4)
A boat up the Amazon is an excellent way of travel
The Secret Policeman’s Whorehouse (2 of 4)
A boat up the Amazon is an excellent way of travel
Manou (2 of 3)
A story about an intense love affair between two p
Luang Prabang, Laos
Some useful visa tips and be sure to bring Rizla p
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (5 of 6)
A Spiritual Lake Thirty kilometres south of Kumasi is Bosumtwi Lake, the largest and deepest freshwater lake in Ghana, formed by a meteorite. The lake is considered sacred by the Ashanti – they believe the spirits of their ancestors live on the lake. I shared a taxi with my friend and Christoff, an Austrian guy […]
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (4 of 6)
Off to Kumasi From Cape Coast it took us 3½ hours to get to Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city. Kumasi is different from Accra is many respects – first of all it lies in a green belt, meaning that there are more trees, more flowers and a milder climate than the coastal region. Second, it […]
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (1 of 6)
Beautiful scenery, a gorgeous coast and interestin
Chasing Rainbows: A 2026 Destination Update and 2000 Travel Narrative
Chasing Rainbows through early 2000s eyes, updated for 2026 travel realities. What's changed, how to get there, and how to visit responsibly.
Tim and Mari’s World Tour – Scotland and Wales
Scotland "The trouble with Scotland is that it’s full of Scots!" Our first trip into the wilds of Scotland left us enchanted and enthralled. Not only by the historical situation that is so evident, but by the modern Scots themselves. A race still proud and strong after all they have gone through. We travelled quickly […]
Tim and Mari’s World Tour – Ireland and the UK
Ireland and the United KingdomAugust 4 – 25 Ireland – Eire The Land of the Leprechaun and the Emerald Isle still exists, but Ireland today is a fast paced international country that is moving forward into the 21st century. So although we were looking for a bit of nostalgia and, of course, some good pints,
The Exploitation and Contradiction of South America: Episode 3: When Humans Attack (Animals)
The local bull fight was an experience not to be understood. It was enough to just be present.