Tailwinds and Tall Tales
Despacho, Wild Bathrooms, and the Pumahuanca Climb
At the end of our first full day at Samadhi Retreat, we were told we’d...
Worrying My Way to Peru
After months of worrying about this trip, it finally arrived — I’m in Peru. I’m...
Pilot Lawyers, Plane Shopping, and Popcorn Turbulence: A Mount Dora Adventure
There are trips that feel glamorous, and then there are trips that feel like a...
From Holiday Indulgence to High Altitude
The holidays are winding down, a new year is peeking around the corner, and I’ve...
The Canal That Didn’t Quite Work (Except That It Did)
Spoiler alert: I’m already home, mildly jet-lagged, and trying to stop my mind from worrying...
Cruising the Danube: Bikes, Borders, Beer & Christmas Markets
We’ve been quietly motoring up the Danube, which turns out to be a very civilized...
Vienna, Melk & the Temptation of Dirty Concrete
We cruised through the night, gliding into a lock at some ungodly hour. I woke...
Budapest: Paprika, Street Snacks, Holy Relics, and a Cruise with Low Ceilings
Still smitten with Budapest and ready to see how the locals really eat, we met...