Bird Stalker

Out on the front lawn Adam does stretches on a yoga mat before breakfast while listening to language lessons on his PDA. It’s a peaceful scene: lush, green foliage frames a bright blue sky; birds chirp busily in nearby trees. As he works his muscles, he can hear his own breathing.  Idyllic, really, until the [...]

Rainy Season Kicks Off in Hawaii

Obama may be our president-elect, but he and others in line with him at the Mart can still learn a thing or two about sustainable living–like how not to be dragged into the mud by their reliance on unsustainable energy. This isn’t rocket science, just one decision: use alternatives to fossil fuels.

One Day in St. Andrews, Scotland

In addition to being the birthplace of golf and the sport’s equivalent of Mecca, St. Andrews, Scotland, is an entirely charming town that begs to be photographed.

My first stop was St. Andrews Links, where both the lawns of the Old and New courses pop in vibrant green against the wind-swept beach, called the West Sands.

A [...]

Where to Eat After Volcano Watching in Hawaii

You’re watching Kilauea volcano erupt in Kalapana near the new vent, Pu’u O’o. The sunset was glorious, and the evening lava show is spectacular. You’ve taken all the pictures you can, and you’ve oo’ed and aw’ed until your parched. Now your stomach starts to growl, and you realize it’s well after 8 [...]

Flying with an Empty Seat Next to You

Here are some strategies and tips on how to end up with an empty seat next to you on the airplane. In other words, how to get more elbow room for the same money.
This comes in response to a previous post “How to Find the Best Seat on the Airplane“, which generated a [...]