Sunrise on the Holy Ganges
Along the Ganges River The Holy Ganges The sun seemingly rose out of and above the holy Ganges river until it hung large and low in the sky. It glittered and reflected long, yellow strands on the water...
View ArticleWho Let The Wild Dogs Out?
The Wild Dogs on Parade I stand at the edge of the mighty Zambezi River about forty kilometers upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side of the border. The ‘boutique’ Matetsi...
View ArticleHalloween It’s Not – A Día de los Muertos Triduum in Todos Santos
The Fiesta at Todos Santos Día de los Muertos Clarified First off, Día de los Muertos is not just one evening’s celebration. This ancient Mesoamerican tradition sprang from religious ceremonies lasting...
View ArticleDiscovering Hope in the Bleakness of Winter – Riga, Latvia
It’s an icy January morning. I’ve just stumbled out of Riga International Airport after a 6AM flight, and I’m trudging through the exhaust-stained slush on my way to the bus station. Which is worse,...
View ArticleThe Ghosts of Capitol Hill – Washington D.C.
Dancing statues. A blood stain that cannot be removed. A demon cat. And tragedies galore. It’s all part of the history of our nation’s capital in Washington D.C. I found Washington, D.C. to be a...
View ArticleAt the Edge of the West, at the End of a Pier in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, Oregon is perched at the mouth of the Columbia River where it opens into the Pacific Ocean. It’s been called “little San Francisco” and shares some features, on a much smaller scale, with the...
View ArticleDía de los Muertos in Todos Santos
Often confused with Halloween, there’s much more to Dia de los Muertos than parties and candy. Today, November 2nd, is All Souls Day by Catholic reckoning, or Dia de los Muertos in the local tradition....
View ArticleDriving Up Gibb River Road – Western Australia
Gibb River Road Standing on the side of the road, I heard the welcome sound of a roar of an engine. Soon after, a vehicle came careering around the corner, and halted to a stop after I flagged it down....
View ArticleThen and Now — Abu Simbel
Now in Abu Simbel, Egypt The Temples of Ramesses Uncovered From Cairo, I catch the early morning flight to see for myself the temples built alongside the Nile at Abu Simbel. These are the ruins hewn...
View ArticleThe Colors of Cartagena – Columbia
I frequently hear travelers declare that they have a strong preference for beach vacations, nature getaways, exploring an urban setting, or some other genre of travel. These proclamations are often...
View ArticleTravels in Armenia
Armenia in Video From Armenia with love I know I rarely write “as the Editor” and this needs to change. Mostly, because ITKT has been doing building a number of big projects for the new year. Still, in...
View ArticleCircling the Tropics – A Baja Sur Road Trip, Part 1
San Jose del Cabo Aeropuerto, Baja Much like the Conquistadors who sailed to the New World, the woman seated beside me came in search of gold – gold liquor from the legendary Baja watering hole...
View ArticleTartu, Estonia, and Christmas
Christmas in Estonia Tartu, Estonia, is the First Country to Use a Christmas Tree Snow falling, children singing, and lights shimmering. This is the scene of a Christmas tradition set in the beautiful...
View ArticleWhy your next trip to Ireland should be on two wheels
Why Ireland? I’ve drunk the Guinness in Dublin, walked the edge of Cliffs of Moher, eaten oysters in Galway and kissed the Blarney Stone. Of course, there is so much more to do in Ireland than the...
View ArticleCircling the Tropics – A Baja Sur Road Trip, Part 2
Over the Baja Sur Divide My journey continues… Leaving my vacation home at Casa Oasis Todos Santos and the tropics after 4 days, I drive north and in about an hour reach the crest of my loop. Here the...
View ArticleMiramonte Indian Wells Resort and Spa
Miramonte Indian Wells Resort and Spa Getting in the car early I headed to Indian Wells for the Miramonte Indian Wells Resort and Spa and got an early start. Anytime I leave Los Angeles for the Palm...
View ArticleSlow Travel through London
London by footpower 2017 was a rough year for many reasons. Chief among them – my parents died in the spring, 20 days apart. After months of sharing daily care with my sister, I was suddenly left with...
View ArticleSunrise in Nepal
Mountains know no boundaries. I took this picture at Tumling, Nepal while on a trek to Sandakphu, West Bengal last December with Youth Hostel Associations of India [YHAI]. The beauty of Sandakphu trek...
View ArticleCasa Oasis Todos Santos es su Casa
Este Casa es su Casa – Casa Oasis is your Home Lately many publications are touting the virtues of Todos Santos for visitors. Among these, and hands down the best, is Casa Oasis. Located on the Baja...
View ArticleAncient Whispers of Egypt
Ancient Whispers “Mankind is afraid of time, and time is afraid of the Pyramids.” As the awe-inspiring voice loomed across the open-air auditorium, a feeling of being transported three thousand years...
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