I first heard about the idea of touring impoverished areas a few years ago when reading an article on the […]
Three Days in Dubai, Four in Abu Dhabi
It seems as though Dubai gets all the love and Abu Dhabi gets none at all. I think people have […]
I Love Scotland, Haggis and All
Sometimes I wonder if I truly love a place because of its beauty, charm and people, or because everything just […]
To Safari or Not to Safari…
The decision of whether or not to partake in a safari while in East Africa actually proved to be a […]
Two Sides of Ethiopia
Ethiopia was a country that toyed with my emotions to no end. At first it struck me as one of […]
Antarctica, Day 10: Deception Island Robs Me of My Sanity
Day 10 made me wonder if Antarctica was starting to interfere with my voice of reason. For one thing, I […]
The Animals of South Africa
South Africa was a particularly inspiring place, especially now that I’ve seen more of its continent and have something to […]
My 2014 RTW Adventure: 3 Months In
While in South Africa a few weeks ago, I realized that I was already three months into the trip. A […]
Dr. Choi’s Seychelles Chamber of Torture
If ever there was a traveler adept at marring a relaxing, tropical vacation on a beautiful, remote island in the […]
Antarctica, Day 9: Chinstrap Penguins and a Self-Made Sled
One thing about being on a ship in close quarters with a hundred and fifty people is that a virus […]
Linguist On The Move 