• Experience Starkbierzeit in Bavaria: Beer Culture and Celebrations

    March in Bavaria marks the return of the Doppelbock—rich, dark beers designed by monks to “soothe the soul” during Lent. Discover the difference between Starkbierzeit and Oktoberfest. Journey to the…

    Who Was General Tso and Why Are We Eating His Chicken?

    Fun article from blogger Kim Kohatsu of Menuism — everything you ever wanted to know about General Tso! … and…

    Hiking Redondito Trail

    I love it when I have a chance to hike a trail I’ve not been on before.  It’s an added…

    Take your cat for a hike?

    If his cat is anything like mine, Chris Brinlee is a brave man.  Read his entertaining post about taking his…

    Bridge of Sighs

    This looks like a Prime Passage!  Earth Pics ‏@EARTHPlCS  Foggy Night, Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy…

    Getting to the Head of the Line at Airports

    Useful article on thrillist.com by Ryan Craggs, “What the hell is TSA PreCheck and how do I get it?“ —…

    Living in the Past on the Geronimo Trail

    The Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway is shaped like an open jaw with the hinge at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.  The…

    Truth or Consequences

    What is it about a small town that makes it interesting?  … worthy of an exploration?  Most small towns are…

    Slow Soakin’

    Sometimes (many times?) a slow-paced, tranquil weekend is what beckons.  Such a time can be had at the Sierra Grande…

    Red Chile on Route 66

    I’m starting a weekend roadtrip in New Mexico for the weekend in very enjoyable fashion with a breakfast special of…

    I am Spartacus!

    Sometimes when I am on the road in a place where nobody knows me, I wonder what it would be…

    The Big Schnitzel!

    I love a good schnitzel, but as far as I’ve been able to tell, I have to travel along way…