Welcome to Slovenia! Some countries feature stunning, world-class sights, but when I board the plane to leave, I'm happy to go. Other countries do not feature such world-class sights, but they are so charming and comfortable that I have the urge to skip my outgoing flight and start looking for apartments. Slovenia is one of those countries.

Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Croatia: Red Roofs and Blue Waters
Monday, October 22, 2012
Sarajevo: A Rose by Any Other Name...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Turkey: Blue Waters and Ancient Ruins
We explored the southwestern portion of Turkey, which features the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas and the incredible Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus, Aphrodisias and Hierapolis. Click the link to read more about our visit, to see a photo of me looking crazed as I leap off a two-story boat, to see videos of two very different Roman-style gladiator duels, and to learn of the departure of a beloved member of our traveling gang.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Istanbul: Crossroads of the World
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey! My home state of Indiana used to refer to itself as the "Crossroads of America." Istanbul, which sits at the intersection of Europe and Asia and has been the capital of four separate empires--Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman--could justifiably lay claim to the title, Crossroads of the World. We spent a few days exploring the palaces, monuments, mosques, bazaars and restaurants in this incredible city.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Greece: Ancient Temples, Blue Waters and Economic Woes
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Communism in Central Europe
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Holocaust Sites in Central Europe
Monday, September 17, 2012
When you say "Vienna," what do you think?
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Budapest on Hungary's Natıonal Day
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Southern Poland: From Mountains to Mines
Welcome to southern Poland! Over the course of fıve days, we vısıted Krakow and Zakopane (as well as Auschwıtz, whıch wıll be covered ın a separate blog post). We saw southern Poland from atop mountaıns to the depths of a salt mıne, and many places in between. Clıck the lınk to read more.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Prague: Surprises Around Every Corner
Welcome to Prague, in the Czech Republic! Over the course of three days, we toured Prague and took day trips to the nearby towns of Terezin (which will be covered in a different blog post) and Kutna Hora. From a seemingly ordinary country church which revealed a ghoulish creativity, to a simple statue which revealed the history of the country, we were often surprised during our short visit to the Czech Republic. Click the link to read more.
Monday, August 20, 2012
South Africa's Wild Coast: Surf & Safari
Welcome to the east coast of South Africa, known as the "Wild Coast." We drove along that coast, exploring empty beaches, petting lion cubs and cheetahs, and taking our final African safari of this trip. Lastly, we drove through South Africa's mountainous region on our way to the airport. Click the link to read about the conclusion of the African portion of our journey.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Hermanus, South Africa: Swimming with Sharks
Monday, August 6, 2012
Cape Town Region: Wine, Penguins and a Beautiful City
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Etosha National Park: A Do-It-Yourself Safari
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Namibia
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Etosha National Park, Ombika, Namibia
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Okavango Delta: A Safari That's All Wet
Welcome to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, which is one of the world's largest inland waterways and home to over 250,000 large mammals. During our four days in the area, we saw the Delta from a helicopter, a motor boat, a canoe, on foot, and from a tent. Click the link to read more about our safari in the Okavango Delta.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Portraits of India
Based on our experience in India, Indians love having their pictures taken. And Nick has a special talent for getting people to pose for photos. So it's not surprising that we have many portraits of Indians we encountered during our time in the country. Click the link to see a selection of these photos.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Planes, Trains and Auto-Rickshaws: Transport in India
We visited ten cities during our visit to India, and transporting ourselves between and within these cities proved to be an adventure. The streets, rivers and rails of India are often chaotic, noisy, full of vehicles, pedestrians, cattle, dogs, and goats. Around every corner seem to be perils, both petty and serious, as well as unexpected treats. After a short time, if you are open to it, the chaos almost magically transforms into a beautiful ballet, full of intricate movement and vivid color. The everyday scenes flashing by seem to encapsulate the entire experience of life in a whirlwind of sights, sounds and smells. It's tough to capture that with a camera, but click the link to see a few of my videos and photos related to transport in India.