The Galapagos

Narrow streets dot this piece of paradise, on one of the 43 islands in the Galapagos, where marine iguanas and giant turtles make their homes. And when I say giant, I mean humongous. Some of these gentle giants weigh 700 pounds and live over a 150 … [Read more...]

Airline Food

I wonder how many mediocre Chef wannabe’s does it take to create a menu of inedible food. Do they all go to a special class? — “ How to screw up a meal in 2 minutes”. I can visualize the assembly line for airline food — little nomes dishing out … [Read more...]

Words of Wisdom

Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you -- it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on … [Read more...]

Something About Airports

As I waited to greet my sister arriving from DC, I couldn’t help but look around at the throng of people, and take in the scenery. I saw the exhilaration and sheer joy that comes with seeing loved ones, greet each other, after a long time. I saw … [Read more...]