Category: Travel
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Yodeling Vagabonds in Idaho Hot Springs
Of all the states I biked through from Montana to Arizona, Idaho was my favorite.
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Ancient Travelers – Footprints from 25,000 BC
Travelers have been coming to Manisa, Turkey for a long time. Ancient Greek, Roman, and Lydian travelers voyaged through the area and in some cases set up homes.
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Bandon, Oregon – Gorgeous Undeveloped Pacific Coast
Every once in a while (but not often enough) we head down the coast to the beautiful town of Bandon, Oregon often called Bandon by the Sea. Founded in 1873…
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Happy May Day. Workers of the World Unite!
Happy International Workers Day. Today more than ever, the workers of the world need to unite. As billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk try to force their workers to…
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Happy May Day! A Short History of Labor in Hawaii
Hawaii has a long history of exploiting labor of the many for the profit of the few. In the days before European contact, the common people, the maka’aina worked the…
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Alternative New York City: What to see when you’ve been there before
New York City is packed with world-famous attractions; tell someone you’re going there on holiday and they’ll immediately start talking about sites like the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty…
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The Oregon Country Fair
Oregon Country Fair Every Summer in the woods outside of the little town of Veneta, Oregon – hordes of hippies, puppeteers, musicians, acrobats, nudists, herbalists, and assorted other oddballs assemble…
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Goreme to Ankara to Istanbul
From the Otogar in Ankara which was truly massive with hundreds of buses going to all points in Turkey, we followed Ramazan and got into a cab which took us…
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Fethiye – Tourist Trap?
Our friend Darren had told us before we left Morocco that the one place we didn’t want to miss was Fethiye so despite having quite a few other recommendations from…
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Mud Baths and The Best Boat Tour on Lake Koycegiz
I don’t recommend dunking your whole head under the mud since I got plenty of it in my eyes, ears, and nose. Instead it is better to just rub the…
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Koycegiz – Our Favorite Place in Turkey
Lake Koycegiz is incredibly gorgeous. The water is rich with minerals and so has a pale turquoise color that reminds me of glacial lakes in Alaska. As we biked around,…
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From Yenikapi to Yalova to Bursa by Ferry and Bus
Bostanci is the big ferry port on the Marmara Sea which has all the ferries out to the Prince’s Islands. We hope to make it out to the Prince’s Islands…
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The Hippodrome of Istanbul
What I saw as a nice rectangular park with some old monuments in it was actually a Byzantine race track which used to have two levels of seats on the…
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Bologna, Italy – Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca is a destination for pilgrims from all over the world and while I was in Bologna primarily to worship the food and…
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Bergamo – Italian City of Festivals
Bergamo is a trading crossroads for not only Europe but for the world. And, as a bonus – some wonderful festivals come with that.
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Ferrara, Italy – From Castello Estense to Cappellacci di Zucca
Ferrara, Italy is well off the beaten path of most visitor’s travel plans when they come to Italy – and that contributes to exactly why you should take the time…
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Touring Ancient Troy and Bloodsoaked Gallipoli in Turkey
Two of the places most visitors to Turkey have already heard of are Ancient Troy and the Gallipoli Peninsula. Both the scenes of epic battles and massive bloodshed. Both also…
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7 Reasons Why the Oregon Dunes Totally Kick Butt for ATV’s
We present the seven top reasons why all ATV riders must visit the Oregon Dunes at least once in their lives.
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Travelling in Turkey – More Greek and Roman Ruins than Italy and Greece!
Again, not a lot of time to write, but we are having a wonderful time in Turkey. From cruising the Bosporus to marveling at the Iskander Kebap in Bursa, this…
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Exploring Essaouira, Morocco in a Daytrip
I recommend a visit to Morocco’s seaside resort of Essaouira.
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Holiday in the Interzone – Tangier – Playa Blanca
Freedom led us to Playa Blanca, a small beach just outside of Tangier. The entire Tangier area was once known as the Interzone and made famous by William S. Burroughs…
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Lake Como, Italy – A Beautiful Daytrip from Bergamo or Milan
Lake Como – one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a crown jewel of Italian masterpieces.
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The World Through A Photographer’s Lens – Southeast Asian Festivals
Festivals play a big part in SE Asian life. Every season or Buddhist holiday heralds a new festival. Here are a few of them…
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Camper Van Road Tripping in Australia – My Vagabond Dream
A friend asked me recently what I’d like to do for my next adventure. A whole slew of things crossed my mind – a sailing voyage, a big game photo…
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Photo Essay: Bird Watching on Italy’s Po River
With more than 350 species of birds having been sighted in the Po River Region, this is a territory that at first glance looks unvaried, but is actually quite surprising…
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