My Three Best Travel Secrets

My contribution to the Three Best Travel Secrets tag, hosted by Katie at TripBase. In this post I reveal my best three travel secrets: an item, an insider’s tip and a destination.

Why Travel Has Made Me Thankful

A list of things for which travel has made me grateful.

I Love Las Vegas – Ethel’s Annual Chocolate Wonderland

Get into the holiday spirit with a stroll through Ethel’s Annual Chocolate Wonderland, located at Ethel’s Chocolate Factory in Henderson on the outskirts of Las Vegas.

Reading: It’s Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower

A review of the book It’s Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower by Michela Wrong, which considers the country’s history of tribalism and political corruption.

Walking in the Footsteps of History | San Antonio, Texas

A look inside the abandoned missions along the San Antonio River and a comparison of these sites with San Antonio’s most famous mission, the Alamo.

Reliving Burning Man

A look back on Burning Man after two months of being on the playa and links to Burning Man material I’ve submitted across the web.

The Importance of Food in International Travel

Exploring a country’s cuisine is an important window into the local culture. This post offers some anecdotes from those who believe it’s essential to sample the local food.

I Love Las Vegas – Images of The Palazzo | Spring 2009

Images of The Palazzo, Las Vegas, taken in September 2009.

Online Resources for the Press Trip Newbies

I am on the verge of leaving for my first ever press trip, a week-long, whirlwind tour through Honduras. The itinerary is jam packed, and I’m rip-roaring ready to go, but every once in awhile a little tiny wave of panic shoots down my spine. What am I doing preparing for a press trip? This [...]