Upper Rock Nature Reserve; Gibraltar
This animal probably doesn’t realize it, but he and his friends comprise one of the most famous tourist attractions in the British overseas territory of…
Folklore Parade; Granada, Nicaragua
Some of the most enriching travel experiences happen due to serendipity.
A few years ago I visited the historic colonial town of Granada, Nicaragua. My visit just…
Swiss Guards; Vatican City
From head to toe, these are some funky-looking outfits. The guys wearing them resemble a couple of unemployed actors who just got a gig working at…
You never know what will pop up on hotel TV in Thailand
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Mr. Kem, the proprietor of the Vanilla Place Guesthouse in Chiang Mai, led me…
Gyeongbokgung Palace; Seoul, South Korea
This menacing-looking fellow is dressed in traditional Korean garb from the Joseon Dynasty, which dates back to the 14th century. He’s guarding the main gate…
Elvis impersonators; Prague, Czech Republic
Some photos don't require an explanation. This one does.
Here we were, strolling through one of Europe’s most beautiful town squares -- Starom?stské nám?stí -- in…
Diena (Latvia’s largest newspaper) – Jan. 2, 2003
MINSK, Belarus –As our tour van passes endless tracts of dilapidated, look-alike apartment buildings on the bumpy, pot-holed streets of Minsk, we ask…
Mass Transit; Tokyo, Japan
I’ve never climbed Mt. Everest, hiked the Inca Trail, or even bungee-jumped.
But after a great deal of trial and error, I have conquered (barely) one of…
Fulbright Scholar Program offers opportunity to teach overseas
Public Relations Tactics Magazine – August 2003
It was the first day of the semester at the University of Latvia and I…