Like shimmering diamonds resting on a woman’s fair neck, the turquoise-tinted aluminum of the Black Diamond trekking poles caught my eye as they magnificently reflected the fluorescent glow from overhead. It was a typical Saturday for me – perusing one of my neighboring REI stores. Most Saturdays I “window shop” here. But that day was…
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I had to break the rules so I could follow the rules
“Well, what are we gonna do now?” the visa control agent asked me in Lao, his accent lilting like those who are from that southern part of the country. I had just landed at the Pakse International Airport, the common layover point for those traveling in and out of Laos. I was on my way…
Tackling Your Bucket List is Scary … But It’s Almost Always Worth It
Bucket lists can include anything from going to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa before it leans too far and falls, to finally taking the plunge and go bungee jumping, to completely quitting your day job and opening up a bakery of your own. Chances are, they require a certain amount of inner strength and…
Travel-Enamored 