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1). Siberia, Russia Part 5 – Khabarovsk and a Little Russian
In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the sto
2). A properly hosted web site is a lazy man’s way to make a for
If there was ever such a thing as the lazy man’s way to a fortune then the only place where there would be any chance of finding it would be online.
3). Cape Lookout National Seashore - North Carolina
Stretching from Ocracoke Inlet to Beaufort Inlet on the North Carolina coast, Cape Lookout National Seashore is the southern-most section of the famed
4). Johnstown Flood National Memorial - Pennsylvania
Located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, established in 1964, commemorates the Great Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889,
5). Argentina Travel - Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Iguazú Falls
Argentina is on the way back from the economic crisis of the last few years. If you are looking for a travel destination, Argentina is amazing and ch
6). Climbing Journals – Preserve Your Climbing Experience
Climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent thi
7). Olympic National Park - Washington
If you love the color green, Olympic National Park. With plenty of rain throughout the year, the park is in a constant state of insanely beautiful gre
8). Big Thicket National Preserve - Texas
Known as the "biological crossroads of North America", the Big Thicket National Preserve has a remarkably diverse wildlife. The National Preserve is a
9). Badlands National Park - South Dakota
Badlands National Park in South Dakota consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires. Over 11,000 years of human history ca
10). Crater Lake National Park - Oregon
For generations, Crater Lake has been a place of beauty and mystery. In 1902, it became one of America's first national parks. Today half a million pe
11). Fly Fishing Rods – Getting The Bends
Picking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the
12). Grand Teton National Park - Wyoming
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park lies in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - the largest, intact natural enviro
13). Kenai Fjords National Park - Alaska
A stately spruce and cottonwood forest thick with ferns and shrubs gives a visitor few clues that Kenai Fjords National Park is a young and dynamic la
14). Siberia, Russia Part 2 – Where Are We and What Day Is It?
Siberia, Russia Part 2 – Where Are We and What Day Is It? Standing in the airport in San Diego, I began to wonder exactly how long it was goi
15). Gulf Island National Seashore - Mississippi and Florida
Americans own over 97,000 acres of prime waterfront real estate on the Gulf of Mexico east of the Mississippi River. Gulf Islands National Seashore ha
16). Colorado Fly Fishing – Bait Huckin' vs. Fly Fishin'
It was one of those fishing trips. You know, everyone catches fish but you, you loose six or eight of your most expensive streamers, it rains buckets,
17). Corporation - What Is It?
Simply put, a corporation is a form of business entity. You probably already know this, so this article delves into a few of the particulars.S
18). Siberia, Russia Part 4 – Airport Follies and a Stern Lecture
In this continuing series, we cover my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pic
19). New Bedford Whaling National Park - Massachusetts
As the name suggests, New Bedford Whaling National Park evidences an earlier time when the America relief on whale oil for fuel. Whale oil was used to
20). Bandelier National Monument - New Mexico
Located in north central New Mexico, Bandelier National Monument's 32,737 acres encompasses a spectacular array of archeological, historic, and natura
21). Holland Travel - Amsterdam, Van Gogh, Anne Frank
Holland certainly has a reputation with travelers. Known for having a very liberal attitude on social issues such as prostitution and drugs, the reput
22). Denali National Park & Preserve - Alaska
Featuring the highest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, Denali National Park & Preserve is nature's masterpiece. The Alaska Range includes co
23). Big Bend National Park - Texas
Big Bend National Park is a land of borders. Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, it is a place where countries and cultures mee
24). Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site - Montana
The West is full of cowboys. At least, that's an idea commonly held by people from east of the Mississippi to the Middle East. At Grant-Kohrs Ranch in
25). New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and
Travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada will be required to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. Th
26). Buffalo National River - Arkansas
Originating high in the Boston Mountains, the Buffalo River drops steadily past towering, multi-colored cliffs, some reaching as high as 400 feet. The
27). Joshua Tree National Park - California
Joshua Tree National Park is at a biological and geological crossroads. The park straddles the natural boundary where the high, cool Mojave Desert and
28). Microsoft v. Google – Kai-Fu Lee’s Non-Compete Agreement
Unless you’ve been on vacation all summer, the brawl between Google and Microsoft should be old news. New developments, however, have occurred with pu
29). Siberia, Russia Part 3 – Communist Planes and Defining “Flue
In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical Uni
30). Khmer Rouge Prison 21 – The Chilling High School In Phnom Pe
Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of ma
31). Hiking Journals – Preserve Your Hiking Experiences
Hiking is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your hiking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is
32). Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - Georgia
Originally smaller than Central Park in New York City, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has grown seven times larger over the years. Now t
33). Greenland - The Misunderstood Land of Intrigue
Say "Greenland" and a traveler immediately thinks of a giant slab of ice. With attractions such as Disko Bay, Motzfeldt So Lake, and the hikes around
34). Student Travel – Backpacking In Europe
For the fortunate few, life isn’t complete without a backpacking trip through Europe. This right of passage is believed to further the maturation proc
35). Backpacking Journals – Preserve Your Backpacking Experiences
Backpacking is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your backpacking experiences can fade with time. The best way to preve
36). Siberia , Russia Part 1 - Here I Come!
“You must really hate this job.” That’s what my boss said when I told him I was moving from San Diego to Siberia for a year. In reality, I was bored a
37). Siberia, Russia Part 6 - When Stairs Attack in the Khabarovs
In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the st
38). Mammoth Cave National Park - Kentucky
As a national park, World Heritage Site, and International Biosphere Reserve, Mammoth Cave is recognized worldwide as a unique and exemplary karst res
39). Cape Cod National Seashore - Massachusetts
Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline. One 40 mile stretch includes pristine sandy beaches, dozens of freshwater kettle ponds
40). Antietam National Battlefield - Maryland
Antietam National Battlefield comprises 3,255 acres of forested and agricultural lands in north central Maryland and is the site of culmination of the
41). Fly Fishing Journals – Keep Track of Your Trips
Fly fishing is addictive. Once you start, you'll never stop. Whether you are going to thelocal water hole or to Alaska, you should use a fly fish
42). Bird Watching Mecca – Acadia National Park
When it comes to birding, Acadia National Park is a mecca for sightings. The Park has 338 bird species, which is a record for any national park in the
43). Cambodian Taxi Chaos – a Leaf, a Radiator and a MacGyver Mom
The roads in Cambodia are vicious, angry slabs of asphalt filled with potholes that would qualify as valleys in some countries. Fortunately, I had it
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