(See other articles in this series in the Travel section.) I always thought cruises weren't for me. They looked like artificial experiences, Las Vegas on the seas. Then I reached the end of my rope while caring for my father. Going somewhere warm with all my needs met and nothing to do grew in my…
21st Century Travel: Possessions and Residency
(See other articles in this series in the Travel section.) Shedding When I got on the road, I literally got on the road. I started with a house full of possessions. I spent a month whittling them down to just what I could fit in the car. I sold what was small and valuable on…
21st Century Travel: Economy
(See other articles in this series in the Travel section.) The Internet has made it possible to travel farther for less money than ever before. At a click or a tap, travelers find hundreds of options for transportation and accommodation. When I talk about apps, I'll go over the mind mapping software I use. I…
21st Century Travel: Introduction
When I was in college, several friends took years off to go see the world. My best friend lived in Turkey for part of her youth. When she graduated, she joined the Peace Corps and went to Hungary. I traded postcards with her and heard all about her adventures, but never got the travel bug…
Thoughts on 1491
This started as a review of Charles Mann's 1491, but it became more about the flights of fancy it gave me than about the book itself. It's the most intriguing, mind-bending, and thought-provoking book I've read in years. Many thanks to Nelson, who turned me on to it. Two caveats up front: First, I give…
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