In my first ever reader survey, I asked what you would change about the blog, if anything. I asked for honesty, promised I could take it, and one answer stood out to me in particular: “Well you did ask. I do find it to be a little bit of a hypocritical cop out when you write under […]
7 Reasons to Visit South Africa, the Rainbow Nation
“Everyone of whatever race, nation or creed who comes to Africa feels a magnetism that cannot be ignored or explained. Because it is primeval. Because Africa is like a mother calling her children home. Old, addled and poor she may be, but the pull of the umbilicus is still there. Irresistibly.” – John Ryan, One Man’s […]
The Astonishing Beauty of the Wild Coast in South Africa
The sea rolls in gentle, long waves on the rocks and sandbanks. By the grace of the moon, the water gracefully moves in and out as it always does. We, an international group of spectators, one from California, one from Canada, one from South Africa and three from Germany, walk along the grassy cliffs, keeping […]
Why I moved to Berlin (and Why I Haven’t Mentioned it Until Now)
The first time I visited Berlin was a bit over a year ago. October isn’t a particularly sunny, pretty, or interesting month to see it for the first time, but something about it felt like home. I couldn’t put my finger on it, though later on, I would understand why. Most of my travel friends are […]
Discovering Via Ferrata in South Tyrol, Italy
A friend of mine in Bologna asked me if I planned to do a via ferrata while I was visiting South Tyrol, Italy in the following days. He said it was the thing to do while in the area, so I said, “in that case, yes.” I made the plan without any idea of what […]