• Andechs Another Way: A Pilgrim’s Progress on a Path Less Traveled

    I have hiked the popular route from Herrsching to Andechs Abbey many times, and it’s a very pleasant beer hike. This time, though, I wanted some variety – a different…

    Andechs another way

    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…

    Moving Forward, Looking Back on the Old Spanish Trail

    Friends Janire Najeera and Matt Wright just completed a trip on the route of the Old Spanish Trail from Santa…

    Wines for Beer Lovers

    Just this weekend I was out on a walk with some folks and a discussion of beer ensued.  One of…

    Thinnest House

    At 47 Inches Wide, This Is the World’s Skinniest House by Yasha Wallin on good.is…