There are some big issues in Hawai’i. They were issues when I left in 2008 and they have gotten worse. In some cases much worse. Don’t get me wrong – I am plenty happy to have the bathwater with the baby – but as a logical person, I can’t help looking beyond band-aids and seeing…
Category: Travel
South Sudan – For those who've been Everywhere – A New Country
Early this morning, the worlds newest nation was born. South Sudan.
Guest Blog: Huntington Beach Fun
My friend James Zosobo is the guest blogger this week as he takes us to Huntington Beach and tells us how to have a great beach day. If you would like to share a guest blog about life, travel, or fulfillment, drop me an email at vago@vagobond.com. When it gets hot the beach is the…
Interesting Travellers Everywhere I Look
As I get ready for this trip, I realize just how much the world has changed since the days when traveling was for the most part, a solitary affair. I’m meeting interesting people that are on interesting missions that are being broadcast, blogged, or shared with the world through the internet just about everywhere I…
World's oldest stash of weed found with blue eyed bastard
Thanks to Sky for pointing out this very cool story. On a blue eyed note, it appears that all people with blue eyes have a common ancestor. That must have been one randy bastard. By Jennifer Viegas Nearly two pounds of still-green plant material found in a 2,700-year-old grave in the Gobi Desert has just…
Magic Mushrooms are good for you, More than the 4th in July, Wes Clark vs. John McCain, and don't be these stupid drunks on the holiday!
I was just totally surprised and stoked to see this story from the AP. The obvious reason is that if you follow this blog, you have probably noticed that I am in favor of limited use of psychedelics. The less obvious reason is that when I started to read this story, I found that my…
Confessions of a Salvia Eater
I just read this at Salon.com and figured it might be interesting to everyone. It will be a total bummer if Salvia is made illegal. As for myself, I’ve yet to meet the Salvia Goddess, but I’m open to it. Enjoy. LINK
Hawaii Land just $39! Of course it is underwater for another 10,000 years
It was only a matter of time before someone began selling land that doesn’t exist yet, I’m just glad it happened in Hawaii. Finally, I can afford to buy here. cd Lo’ihi Seaview Estates: http://www.petroglyphs.com/loihi/default.htm HONOLULU – Real estate is often a long-term investment. But 10,000 years? Lo’ihi Development Co. will soon start offering oceanview…
22 towns to visit before you die! Die laughing that is….
This comes to us via Drivl.com (Thanks Jane!) cd The 22 Worst Place Names in the World by Jane Copland We looked at a map of Britain and realised that their towns’ names read like an erotic novel. So we went looking for more certifiably retarded place names. 22. Cockburn, Western Australia Although this name…
Plug in Cars…Now not later
Fans of plug-in cars build their power base By Hal Bernton and Mike Lindblom Seattle Times staff reporters Sometime in the future, your car may make your round-trip commute with electricity generated from rooftop solar cells. When you want to venture east of the Cascades for a weekend winery tour, an internal-combustion engine — powered…