I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. At long last, as we approached Los Angeles, our Las Vegas road trip was nearing an end. But not before one more fitting stop for dinner: the Golden Corral. Golden...
Our Eerie Walk Through The Desolate Primm Outlets
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Primm, Nevada is a modern-day ghost town and the once-bustling outlets are now an eerie and desolate space. Opening in 1998 to great fanfare, the Primm Outlets, formerly called the...
My Junior Archeologist Loves Luxor Hotel In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Augustine noticed the pyramid next door to our hotel and then became very excited when he noticed the hieroglyphics on the wall. Thus, the Luxor Hotel became a highlight of...
Great Coffee In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. My hotel did not have great coffee and neither did Taco Bell, but I did enjoy a couple very nice cups of coffee during my brief trip to Las Vegas....
Pathetic: Taco Bell Over Eataly In Las Vegas…
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. My son is very endearing, but gets little funny when it comes to cheese. That impacted our lunch plans in Las Vegas and torpedoed my plans to have lunch at...
What Do You Expect For $23/Night In Las Vegas?
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I have to admit, the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas at $23/night (about $25 including tax) was far better than I thought it would be. I’m not about to start...
The Excalibur Weed House In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Augustine and I arrived in Las Vegas…and opened our car door in the parking lot of the Excalibur Hotel to the lovely smell of…weed. The Excalibur Weed House – Is...
A 2:30 AM Candy Stop In Primm, Nevada
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I recovered from the fall and we continued our journey toward Las Vegas. But suddenly fatigue caught on again. It was time for a pick-me-up pit stop in Primm. Primm...
I Collapsed At Tesla Supercharger…
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I collapsed after stepping out of my car. What an odd occurrence… We hit heavy traffic due to roadwork outside of Victorville and sat for a good 45-minutes. Because of...
Live Trip Report: A Serendipitous Road Trip To Las Vegas
When I wrote about MGM Hotels in Las Vegas no longer allowing check-in on the app, I was referring to my own first-hand experience. That prompted a late-evening dilemma and a serendipitous road trip to Las Vegas with my...
My Trip To A Notorious “Murder Capital Of The World”
Welcome to my next trip report, a journey I took to a city that for many years held the notorious honor of being the murder the capital of the world. This is a trip report about San Pedro Sula,...
Introduction: A Father-Son Trip To Washington, DC
It really feels like as we grow older, time accelerates. Both my work and my immediate family require immense attention, often leaving me little time to spend with others that I love, like my parents. When an opportunity arose...
Every Vacation To Germany Makes Me Want To Live In Germany
Our time in Germany was sweet as always. The thing is that I could have this life…it wasn’t just a vacation considering I continued to work most days. But is it the right time? Is it the right move?...
A Delicious Lunch At Marche Saint Quentin (Paris)
Before our train trip to Switzerland, we stopped for lunch at the lovely Marche Saint Quentin, near Paris Est station. Lunch At Marche Saint Quentin, The Quintessential French Market In Paris Heidi and I were both in the mood...
Introduction: A Family Trip To Europe On SkyTeam
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series recounting my visit to France, Germany, and the Netherlands earlier this year. For this family trip, we exclusively flew SkyTeam, flying out on Air France and returning on KLM. A...
From Ritzy Bedfordview To Destitute Makause Squatter Camp…
From the posh Village View Shopping Centre in Bedfordview, we drove just a few kilometers away to the Makause Squatter Camp outside Primrose. What a juxtaposition between rich and poor, though the ones who are often caught in the...
Driving On The Faroe Islands
As you explore the Faroe Islands, driving is essential. Nothing is very far, but a car makes it possible. I’ve driven through many beautiful places around the world, but the Faroe Islands was unmatched in beauty. A Guide To...
A Lovely Sunday In Zürich
The more I visit, the more I love the Swiss city of Zürich. I enjoyed a lovely Sunday in Zürich that nicely captures the allure of the largest city in Switzerland. A Lovely Sunday Of Church, Coffee, Art, And...
Introduction: A Journey To The Magical Faroe Islands On Star Alliance
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my journey to the magical Faroe Islands, a part of the world so beautiful and distinct from anywhere I have ever been. Faroe Islands Trip Report Traveling to the Faroe...
Epilogue: Blogging The Middle East Adventure Of A Lifetime
My 2022 Middle East trip report is finally done…three months and 62 segments later. Whew. I want to take a few moments to reflect back on the trip itself and also reflect back on the process of blogging an...