Traveling Across The Stans
You might expect a place labeled as a “stan” to be colorless, shapeless, perhaps flat and boring, each border crossing leading to more of the same. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The Tribes of the Omo Valley, Ethiopia A Living Testament to Humanity
If there ever was a land that time forgot, it must be Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. Named after the Omo River, the valley is home to 16 distinct ethnic tribes. Because Ethiopia was never colonized, these tribes maintain a traditional lifestyle that’s changed little over the centuries. Each tribe has its distinctive rituals, celebrations, appearances, and traditions.
Art Deco Los Angeles
L.A. is home to a plethora of outstanding Art Deco structures.
Día de los Muertos
Is El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) a Mexican version of Halloween? Apparently not, so I set out to discover the differences on Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), which is located off the coast of Cancun, Mexico.
Road Tripping Across the Roof of the World
I was born with a wanderlust that after finishing college drew me to countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. To satisfy that yearning I signed up for an epic road trip in 1999 across the Roof of the World via the Friendship Highway.
The Beaches of Los Angeles County
Between Orange County to the south and Ventura County to the north there lies a stretch of sandy California beaches that are among the world’s most famous coastal playgrounds.
Varanasi, India’s City of Light
If I had to pick a single word to describe the city of Varanasi, India, it might be otherworldly. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited locations in the world and the holiest of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism.
The Public House | An Enduring British Institution
The British pub is a sanctuary from the turmoil and tedium of the modern world. It offers a sense of history and tradition, remarkable hand-crafted beers, traditional food and, increasingly, decent wine.
Timeless Tanzania
If an African safari isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. The journey gets you a front-row seat to the most extraordinary wildlife extravaganza on earth.
The War of 1812, The Niagara Campaign
One of the pivotal turning points in North America’s history is recreated each year through re-enactments of the War of 1812 that take place on Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula. It is known as the Niagara Campaign.