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The Exploitation and Contradiction of South America: Volume 1, Episode 1: When Culture Attacks
Although Travis’ travels in the Andes have been brief so far, he can’t imagine an area with a per-capita higher chicheria concentration than Urubamba. There is at least one local bar per block.
The Exploitation and Contradiction of South America: Volume 1, Episode 2: Living La Corrida Loca
While attending a local bullfight, Travis becomes well versed in the ritual of drinking Cuzque�a, the official beer of the region.
Our Gundogan Blue Voyage #1
Slopping around in the thermal mud baths.
Our Gundogan Blue Voyage #3
Lunching and swimming and lounging are all in a hard day’s work.
Leaving Kuwait: Reflections on Gulf Travel and Departure
A meditation on departing Kuwait, updated from a 2000 account, reflecting on experiences in the Gulf and practical advice for travelers completing their journey.
Kuwait in 2026: Reconstruction, Culture, and Desert Landscape
A guide to visiting Kuwait updated from a 2000 narrative, featuring the city's transformation, Bedouin heritage, and Gulf Arab culture with 2026 travel logistics.
Kuwait 2000 #1: Arrival
Missing luggage, lots of expats, big luxury cars and very, very aggressive drivers. How’s that for Christmas?
Kuwait 2000 #3: Camels & Cultural Misconceptions
The thrill of a new place wears off quickly. The only thing interesting about Kuwait seems to be the land mines outside the city, but at least the magazines are eye-catching.
Kuwait 2000 #4: Sunset in Doha
One’s first thought of Kuwait may involve camels, but certainly not a large inflatable rooster. And Kuwaitis are often just as ill-informed about American life as an American may be about Kuwait.
Tim and Mari’s World Tour – Turkey
Turkey When we had been in Selcuk, Mari and I had an entire campsite to ourselves. It was very beautiful, natural and quiet. We boarded a bus and landed in the town of Bodhrum, which a tourist resort town on the Mediterranean coast. The difference was amazing. This town had restaurants catering to absolutely every
General Info – Maine, USA
Maine, New England – General Info Sponsored by “He who rides and keeps the beaten track studies the fences chiefly.“ — Henry David Thoreau, The Maine Woods, 1853 Welcome to my Guide to Maine, very much a four seasons state. Although Henry David’s three visits to Maine were to inland Maine, the mountain and lakes
European Travelogue #10: Prague, Czech Republic
Two weeks wouldn’t be enough to satisfy your curiosity of Prague.