“I was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, for a while, about which the less said the better, and then I was in the Mediterranean, about which the more said the better.” — Harry Matthews Brief note: this is my entry into the TBEX Blog Carnival Contest sponsored by Choice Hotels International Services Corp via Cambria Suites. … Read More
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” — Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist During my first stay in London nearly three years ago, I kept track of both my inner and outer journeys in something called the Wanderlust Travel Journal. It was a graduation gift to me by two … Read More
“Where the remote Bermudas ride / In th’ ocean’s bosom unespied, From a small boat, that rowed along, / The list’ning winds received this song…And all the way, to guide their chime, / With falling oars they kept their time.” — Andrew Marvell, “Bermudas” When it comes to staying in hostels, I’ve found who you’ll be sharing a … Read More
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” — Bill Bryson When I was doing research for last week’s trip to Stanfords … Read More
“I couldn’t live without Stanfords. You can buy books and maps there that will change your life.” — Michael Palin I’m not the only one I know taking part in an Adventurist trip sometime soon. Another friend will be setting off on the Mongol Rally in July–driving 10,000 miles from London to Mongolia in a … Read More
“Life’s a party. Crash it.” — Tagline from the film, Wedding Crashers Over the past year of attending various travel writing and blogging events, one of the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting is a freelance writer and photographer named Lola Akinmade. Based in Stockholm, Lola is an official blogger for the Swedish tourism … Read More
“I’ve always believed in straight-up reportage. None of this new style of photography–stopping people on the street, asking them for permission and having them sign release forms.” — Norman Anderson, a.k.a. Normski Last October, I wrote about a festival I went to in honour of the Bloomsbury area of London–although the event I attended was … Read More
“There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit My brother is currently somewhere in Arizona, half-way between point A–Kansas–and point B–southern California. When I mentioned this trip to a group of friends on Thursday, they said, “That guy is always driving.” It’s true. Since transferring to a … Read More
“I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.” — Nancie J. Carmody As the Royal Wedding drew to a close a week ago today, Will and Kate waving a final goodbye from the balcony of Buckingham Palace before turning inside, I thought that … Read More
“Checkmate, Kate–you’ve taken the King!” — A banner in the crowds outside Buckingham Palace “What are you doing for the wedding?” It’s been a popular question in London all week, and the answers have ranged anywhere from “What wedding?” to impressive tales of setting up camp overnight outside Buckingham Palace or along the processional route. … Read More