• Cross-border Beer Hike

    A Cross-border Beer Hike from the Bavarian Forest into Czechia wasn’t much of an option back in the Cold War days. Now though, it’s an opportunity to hike through …

    Take your cat for a hike?

    If his cat is anything like mine, Chris Brinlee is a brave man.  Read his entertaining post about taking his …

    Bridge of Sighs

    This looks like a Prime Passage!  Earth Pics ‏@EARTHPlCS  Foggy Night, Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy …

    Getting to the Head of the Line at Airports

    Useful article on thrillist.com by Ryan Craggs, “What the hell is TSA PreCheck and how do I get it?“ — …

    Living in the Past on the Geronimo Trail

    The Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway is shaped like an open jaw with the hinge at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.  The …

    Truth or Consequences

    What is it about a small town that makes it interesting?  … worthy of an exploration?  Most small towns are …

    Slow Soakin’

    Sometimes (many times?) a slow-paced, tranquil weekend is what beckons.  Such a time can be had at the Sierra Grande …

    Red Chile on Route 66

    I’m starting a weekend roadtrip in New Mexico for the weekend in very enjoyable fashion with a breakfast special of …

    I am Spartacus!

    Sometimes when I am on the road in a place where nobody knows me, I wonder what it would be …

    The Big Schnitzel!

    I love a good schnitzel, but as far as I’ve been able to tell, I have to travel along way …

    Moving Forward, Looking Back on the Old Spanish Trail

    Friends Janire Najeera and Matt Wright just completed a trip on the route of the Old Spanish Trail from Santa …

    Wines for Beer Lovers

    Just this weekend I was out on a walk with some folks and a discussion of beer ensued.  One of …