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Waterloo Beer Hike
Not far on the train line south of Brussels near the town of Braine-l’Alleud, Napolean met his Waterloo — I met my Waterloo beer hike. There were two destinations for…
Murder at the Spy House
A scream pierces the small talk around the vintage dining table where a group of about twenty has gathered on…
Out in Luckenbach, Texas there ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain
In 1977 in the midst of the glory days of bands like Supertramp, Kansas, Eagles, Rush, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac…
Unique Exhibit features the Old Spanish Trail
Some time ago I featured a project by photojournalist Janire Najera in an article on this blog (read it here)…
German tradition in the Lone Star State
The small Texas town of Fredericksburg has a reputation for embracing and celebrating its German cultural heritage. Likewise, its annual…
Muertos y Marigolds
It is a pleasantly warm Fall day in Albuquerque, New Mexico and mine is one of a long line of…
Madrid Impressions
Big city sophistication, churches, palaces, & museums, elegant boulevards, lively plazas & pedestrian ways, vibrant cafe & night life, colorful & interesting street…
Impressions of Palma
The shady, tree-lined boulevard La Rambla will stay etched in my mind as the epitome of the graceful city of Palma…
Craft Beer Hiking
What do I like better? A great hike in the forests and canyons of Northern New Mexico? …. or trying…
Day Hiking in the Soller Valley
During my time on Mallorca I often heard Soller talked about as the hiking capital of the island. During a…
The Old Postman’s Route
As a part of my time on Mallorca, I was blessed to have a visit from my wife. She is…
Chasing Personal Heritage
I spent several days chasing my personal heritage during a visit to Germany. Robbie Robertson, singer and guitarist for The…
Epic Selfie
Around the World in 360° Degrees – 3 Year Epic Selfie by Alex Chacon Creative (and patient) use of a…
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