What Do Rick Steves And Saint Augustine Have In Common? (Reposted)
They want you to travel outside your own country. Saint Augustine: “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one …
Travel: Explore
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Yemen: Women and Qat (Reposted)
First to briefly explain the “country” of Yemen. Like almost all the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, these pseudo or imagined countries were created …
Yemen: Qat and National Addictions (Reposted)
In Yemen, water may be a more difficult and death-provoking situation than war. Die from a bomb or of thirst. What a choice, but it’s …
Yemen: Travel to Yeman and Its Capital, Sana’a (Updated, Reposted)
Yemen is one of several countries around the world torn apart by war at the moment. I can only hope the Saudis (supported by the …
Escape to Chile and Patagonia: 1-Santiago and Valparaiso (Reposted)
Shortly after the 2020 election, driven by our interest and curiosity about the rest of the world, we headed for Chile with Argentina to follow. …
Escape to Chile and Patagonia: 2-Pablo Neruda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Snow-covered Volcanoes, and Lakes
“[Travel] takes us out of ourselves and brings us back again—full circle—a circumnavigation of self.” From Voice of a Voyage by me. As a poet, …
Escape to Chile and Patagonia: 3-Fjords, Whales, and the Iconic Torres del Paine
To coninue down Chile, we returned our rental car in Puerto Montt and prepared to board the Navimag Ferry for 3 nights arriving in Puerto …
Escape to Chile and Patagonia: 4-Finally, Cape Horn
Escape to Patagonia for a moment’s respite. We returned our rental car in Puerto Natales and took the bus to Punta Arenas, where we spent …
Explore Puerto Rico! (Reposted)
How many Americans knew Puerto Rico was part of the United States until the egomaniacal liar, Trump, started throwing paper towels at its citizens? I …