For those of us who are wanderlusters at heart, there is a persistent internal voice that whispers promises of something more: more than the cubicle in which we dwell, more than the paycheck we receive for it, more than the grind most of us resign ourselves to as a means to an end. But what … More Dispatch from Ethiopia VII: Culture is the Spice of Life (part 3)
For those of us who are wanderlusters at heart, there is a persistent internal voice that whispers promises of something more: more than the cubicle in which we dwell, more than the paycheck we receive for it, more than the grind most of us resign ourselves to as a means to an end. But what … More Dispatch from Ethiopia VI: Culture is the Spice of Life (part 2)
View from a tuk tuk in Thailand. Photo by Charish Badzinski.
“Now more than ever do I realize that I will never be content with a sedentary life, that I will always be haunted by thoughts of a sun-drenched elsewhere.” ― Isabelle Eberhardt, The Nomad: The Diaries of Isabelle Eberhardt
In case you haven’t already heard, American Airlines is giving away a million miles in their “Share A Journey” Sweepstakes, and all you have to do to enter is to share a photo of one of your journeys here: https://secure.fly.aa.com/newjourney/. Note the many limitations of the contest rules, which prevent you from entering anything that … More American Airlines “Share A Journey” Sweepstakes
Chico, California is home to the National Yo-Yo Museum, a yo-yo lover’s world of wonders, that even the mildly curious can visit for no charge. Located downtown in a store called “Bird in Hand,” the National Yo-Yo Museum offers a quick look at yo-yo’s throughout history, knowledgeable staff and yo-yo enthusiasts practicing their sport. It … More National Yo-Yo Museum, Chico, California
The Historic Trempealeau Hotel, in Trempealeau, Wis. is the kind of place you dream about after two weeks of -20 temperatures and gray skies, mid-January or so, in Wisconsin. While huddled in your living room under blankets, you dream of a lazy, sunny, 90-degree day. You dream of a light breeze and a cool, spicy, … More Wisconsin Rocks: The Trempealeau Hotel: Trempealeau, Wis.
I have always believed that the greatest aspect of travel is its ability to fundamentally change a person’s perspective. While the experience itself can be uncomfortable and stressful, it’s an experience I personally relish. When on a train that appears to be going the wrong way, or lost in a country and don’t speak the … More Getting Rid of Excess Baggage: Today’s Travel Truth
You may have heard that Kansas congressman Kevin Yoder recently apologized for swimming naked in the Sea of Galilee while traveling last year. The apology was prompted, at least in part, by the House majority leader’s disapproval of the incident. And, perhaps, an anticipated backlash from constituents. Fully clothed, watching the sunset in Door County, … More We Were Born Skinny Dipping; Why Stop Now?
Historically, travel has been a private experience. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Not long ago, travel was a private experience. Someone who joined the Peace Corps would depart for foreign soils knowing they would only hear from family occasionally, only after a carefully-penned letter crossed whatever pond, made it through whatever undependable postal system, and landed … More Traveling in a Transparent World
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