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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. Landscape Highlands, there is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world […]
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. Perfect for both factions, […]
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. Drinking […]
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. It has taught me the meaning of humility while […]
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. Petersburg and about a half hour drive from Tampa, this charming town is known as the Gateway to the Gulf, as it faces Boca Ciega Bay that leads to […]
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. Quality and atmosphere vary […]
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, or several hundred dollars to have your wallet lifted by one of […]