I hadn’t planned on going to Austin. I had already booked a trip to the Malaysian Grand Prix. One of the primary reasons for going to Malaysia is that it was cheaper to go there for Formula 1 than to the race in Austin. But when my friend David contacted me asking if I’d go if there… Continue Reading
I get a lot of odd looks when I tell people I went to Malaysia for a Formula 1 race. Why travel to the other side of the globe when there is an F1 race in Austin? I’ve always liked the Sepang circuit. It is one of my favorites currently on the calendar. Fast and… Continue Reading
Through the course of our travels, certain themes developed as we found ourselves doing similar things in different countries. Beer is usually pretty affordable and a good excuse to get out and be social. In some areas, it is a cornerstone of daily life. After a long day of travel or hiking, hitting the pub… Continue Reading
Two weeks ago our tour of Indiana State Parks continued with a trip to Shades State Park in western Indiana. It’s only about an hour drive from Indianapolis. We lucked out with the weather. It stormed and rained for several days, but the weather cleared out enough for a Sunday hike. I hadn’t been to… Continue Reading
Montenegro is about the same size as the state of Connecticut but with only one-quarter of the population. More people live in Dayton, Ohio than all of Montenegro. But this tiny nation has a rich and eventful history and natural beauties that will leave you slack-jawed (in my case, even more so). We arrived the… Continue Reading
The weather for the last week or so has been unseasonably warm for the most part. We thought we should enjoy it just in case it snows again. Doing some hiking seemed like a good idea, so we headed with our friends James & Shelley to Brown County State Park. We haven’t been hiking much… Continue Reading
My niece Heidi is headed to high school next year which means she has to pick a language. Foreign language wasn’t part of her grade school curriculum in any substantial way, so her knowledge of Spanish is based on what she’s learned from growing up in the US. Since she is attending a smaller school… Continue Reading
The towers of Angkor Wat are an icon of Cambodia and like Machu Picchu, are a monument to the greatness of a long since past empire. But Angkor Archaeological Park is more than just the Angkor Wat temple. Angkor was the capital of the Khmer Empire for several centuries and a significant population center from… Continue Reading
In 1999, I was sharing a duplex with a friend on the near east side of Indianapolis. I had a grant funded position at the Indiana State Museum and was barely making rent. I was attempting to put my history degree to work but wasn’t digging the museum/government employee way of life. My friend David… Continue Reading
Autumn in Istanbul can be a little hit or miss. One day it is sunny and cool with a crisp fall breeze, the next is cloudy and damp with a cold drizzle. The weather can dictate your plans, but it doesn’t matter because no matter where you end up it will probably involve something delicious.… Continue Reading
We quit our jobs at the end of 2013 to backpack around the world. We're sharing our stories, travel advice and hopefully some inspiration. Read more...
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