Blog Feed: Man On The Lam Travel

Would You Put Your Child on a Leash? This post started off innocently enough – something about cute dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. But then my mind wandered (like minds do) and I ended up focusing on this: It’s a kid. On a leash. Oh, and... > read more

How NOT to Get Locked Up Abroad

Published on 2012-05-19 02:23:39

National Geographic Channel’s Locked Up Abroad I’ve been known to shake some shackles in my day. It’s even my tagline above – “Shake the Shackles. Escape through Travel.” But I’ve never actually spent any time in the clink. Well, hardly any. My hard time was self-imposed, not court ordered. And... > read more

The Holy Grail of Hokey: Inside The Holy Land Experience (Part One)

Published on 2012-05-14 14:29:17

The Holy Land Experience, Orlando, Florida “We get accused of being a little too Catholic,” Jane from Guest Services confesses to me as we enter the pearly gates (okay, so maybe it’s just a turnstile). As a former altar boy, Vice-President of the Corpus Christi Youth Committee, and – are... > read more

5 Quirky Things to Do In Paris

Published on 2012-05-09 09:14:37

Unique, Unusual, & Offbeat Things to Do in Paris Paris is famed for its architecture, museums, and food, but there’s so much more to explore in the City of Lights than just the guidebook must-sees. Here are some of the more quirky things to do in Paris to really make... > read more

How to Kill a Buffalo (or a Herd of ‘em)

Published on 2012-05-04 15:16:00

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta, Canada A place where hundreds of bison stampede to their deaths clear off the brink of a cliff? Then locals carve up every last bit of the carcasses? Well that’s cool – in an grisly, sadistic, do-you-really-need-all-those-buffalo sort of way. Practiced by natives on the plains... > read more

5 Quirky Things to do in Brisbane

Published on 2012-04-18 21:21:04

Offbeat, Unique, & Unusual Things to do in Brisbane If the life of a Brisbane beach bum is getting a little old, and you’re open to experiencing some of the more quirky things to do in Brisbane, check out this list guaranteed to give you something besides your tan to... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Cockles & Mussels, Alive, Alive, Oh!

Published on 2012-04-12 19:07:52

Dinh Cau Night Market, Phu Quoc, Vietnam Who am I kidding? I don’t know a cockle from a clam. And I can barely identify a mussel from an oyster. All I can recall is that Molly Malone song from elementary school choir practice. But in my defense, I’ve confessed in... > read more

Supersized: Orlando Home to World Largest McDonald’s (For Now)

Published on 2012-04-10 20:47:17

The World’s Largest McDonald’s, Orlando, Florida Okay yes, I went to McDonald’s, so shoot me. No, seriously — someone please shoot me. I think there’s a gun shop around the corner. I mean, this is America. I had heard that the World’s Largest McDonald’s restaurant was in Orlando, and since... > read more

12 Mildly Disturbing Miniland Scenes from Legoland, Florida

Published on 2012-04-06 13:34:07

Miniland USA, Legoland, Florida Charlie Chaplin once said, “Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.” That may be true of the movies, but the reverse is the case at Legoland Florida’s Miniland USA. According to the Fun Facts posted around the park, over 100... > read more

The Pompous Porpoise and the Wallflower Whale: A SeaWorld Saga

Published on 2012-04-03 15:59:16

SeaWorld Orlando: Dolphins vs. Whales There’s something vaguely smug about dolphins. That eternal smirk. Those DiCaprio-esque dimples. That glossy coat. Is it even called a coat? Probably not. In any case, they are just too shiny. Too smarmy. Too…perfect. That’s it. They’re too perfect. They’ve got to be up to... > read more

Spotting Spooks and Paranormal Pursuits — Ghost Hunting with American Ghost Adventures

Published on 2012-03-29 22:24:20

Hands-on Paranormal Activity in Orlando Okay, hands up if you’ve seen those Paranormal Activity movies. Keep ‘em up if you’ve ever wanted to investigate the paranormal. Yeah, me too. And even if you didn’t put your hand up, I hope you’ll find this entertaining. Whenever I visit a city where... > read more

5 Quirky Things to do in Rome

Published on 2012-03-26 13:32:37

Offbeat, Unique, & Unusual Things to do in Rome If all those Roman ruins are starting to blend in, and all those Catholic churches have you praying for something more offbeat, check out these things to do in Rome to get your quirk on… 1. Gladiator School Ever wanted to... > read more

5 Quirky Things to do in Orlando

Published on 2012-03-25 16:54:04

Unique Attractions & Offbeat Things to do in Orlando If you’ve finished with the normal Florida theme parks, and are stuck for things to do in Orlando, check out these out-of-the-ordinary, offbeat Orlando attractions. #1 — The Holy Land Experience If your pursuits lean towards the biblical, the Holy Land... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Souped-up Golf Carts

Published on 2012-03-23 11:40:12

The Golf Carts of The Villages, Florida Billed as The World’s Friendliest Retirement Hometown, The Villages about an hour north of Orlando, Florida is a lot like other retirement villages – and that means lots of golf carts. Everywhere there be golf carts. When I first heard the name The... > read more

Cruising from Ayutthaya to Bangkok with @GetYourGuide

Published on 2012-03-22 12:42:15

“Today I would like you to try something different. On the boat today we have appetizer – special appetizer. Do you know durian? We have a saying in Thailand, ‘durian tastes like heaven, but smells like hell.’ It’s not durian. The appetizer today is fried grasshopper. We say, ‘Smells like... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Face Time with Jesus

Published on 2012-03-15 16:24:48

The Face of Jesus Statue, Holy Land Experience Theme Park in Orlando, Florida The Greater Scheme Theme Park in Orlando The Face of Jesus statue is located at the entrance to the Holy Land Experience Biblical Theme Park in Orlando, Florida. So basically, Jesus is watching over the parking lot. ... > read more

The Other Rat Race: Rat Hunting (and Rat Eating) in Indonesia

Published on 2012-03-14 21:50:28

How to Hunt and Eat a Rat Dweller of sewers. Abandoner of ships. Conduit of the plague. No matter what descriptor you attach to the lowly rat, one thing is pretty much universal — it’s the critter everyone loves to hate. Except, that is, in Tomohon in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Bats! (wings sold separately)

Published on 2012-03-09 20:54:08

Bats at Tomohon Traditional Market, North Sulawesi, Indonesia The market in Tomohon, Indonesia is one of those places that you can smell before you see. And it’s pretty much a grisly experience for both those senses. One of the most ghoulish looking creatures on offer is the lowly fruit bat.... > read more

I’m Going to Legoland!

Published on 2012-03-07 18:49:56

Aeroplan Welcome Aboard Event I’ve been sitting on some big news for a couple of weeks, and it’s time to spill the beans. I’m going to Legoland Florida! Okay so maybe not just Legoland. I’m also going to SeaWorld, and to Blue Man Group at the Universal Orlando Resort, and... > read more

The Buzz on Burma

Published on 2012-02-24 01:25:30

Myanmar’s been getting a lot of attention these days, and for once, it’s in a good way. The recent government reforms are leading to a kinder, gentler Burma and The... > read more

Putting the Grrr back in Green

Published on 2012-02-20 13:36:24

Garbage Really Gets My Goat A couple of months ago in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, I noticed a kid — no more than 7 years old — take... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Peeping Tom Toilet

Published on 2012-02-17 06:00:49

People are going to start thinking I spend all my days in the toilet. Previously I posted a sign from a Honolulu Loo and also a not-so-humourous graphic toilet sign from Indonesia. This... > read more

On a Wing and a Prayer: Alaska Airlines Loses Its Religion

Published on 2012-02-12 15:58:10

Alaska Airlines Ditches Prayer Cards What’s that in the sky? It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s — well…it’s certainly not Christ. A couple of weeks ago Alaska Airlines announced they were... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Palatial Views and Purple-Hairs

Published on 2012-02-09 12:04:31

Bang Pa-in Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand I do like me some tower. Too many times when sites succumb to the demands and contraints of the purple-hairs (that’s whippersnapper talk for “old ladies”),... > read more

Shysters, Shams, and Bangkok Scams

Published on 2012-02-05 11:25:48

Bangkok Scams: Just Say No MBK Market is somewhat of a landmark in Bangkok. It’s the one shopping mall that even folks that don’t like shopping malls tend to visit.... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — The Sad Truth About Life

Published on 2012-02-03 01:41:01

The Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders: Chiang Mai, Thailand Nothing reminded me more of the futility of it all more than this sign I spotted at The Museum... > read more

The Cult of Changi: Unmasking the Ungodly Behaviour of Singapore’s Airport Employees

Published on 2012-01-29 03:48:39

There’s something a little Stepford Wives-ish about Singapore’s Changi airport. Everyone’s a little too “nice”. A little too…“friendly”. Since I’ve been weaned on North American in-your-face, no-holds-barred, matter-of-fact-ness — nice... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week: The Most Graphic Toilet Sign Ever

Published on 2012-01-26 21:24:13

I had debated for quite some time whether I should put this up on my site or not. I like to keep it light and airy in these parts —... > read more

Manado, Monkeys and Moonshine

Published on 2012-01-23 19:58:22

Manado, Indonesia “There’s nothing to do here if you don’t dive.” That seemed to be the main complaint about Indonesia’s choice of the North Sulawesi port town of Manado as... > read more

The Road to Prosperity is Paved With…Burgers?

Published on 2012-01-20 02:36:10

Changi Airport, Singapore My friend Bill, upon encountering an old friend who had grown quite…rotund, diplomatically remarked, “My…you’re looking prosperous!” That’s one way of acknowledging the elephant in the room.... > read more

Biking Bangkok with @LocalGuiding

Published on 2012-01-18 09:18:18

Bike Tour in Bangkok, Thailand with LocalGuiding.com In a previous post, I talked about my apprehension with taking a bike tour of Bangkok. Ii had to do with bicycle karma.... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Supporting the Troops: USS Missouri, Pearl Harbour, Hawaii

Published on 2011-06-16 14:38:04

I saw these machines just outside the USS Missouri battleship memorial in Pearl Harbour. I loved the imagery taken from a bygone era. The water I had was pretty darn... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — The Head of Ramses II, Luxor Egypt

Published on 2011-06-02 23:32:32

They say that everything’s bigger in Texas, but honestly, everything is bigger in Egypt. To the right below is the fallen head of Pharoah Ramses II at the aptly named... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Try Peruvian Cuisine

Published on 2011-05-26 15:00:00

Last month I had a post on eating guinea pigs in Peru. I wish I had remembered I had this photo to include in it. It’s a picture of a... > read more

7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Hotels

Published on 2011-05-25 12:50:41

When I travel for pleasure, I’d rather part with the perks than part with my dollar, so I usually gravitate toward middle-of-the road budget accommodations. Luxury hotels in Monaco? Too lah-di-dah. Skinflint shacks in the... > read more

Is Happiness a Place?

Published on 2011-05-23 14:16:43

My brother lives in Paradise. Some of my friends live there too. Paradise these days boasts about 14,000 inhabitants. Plus a McDonald’s, a Dollar Store and even a swanky men’s... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Water Wheel in Hama Syria

Published on 2011-05-19 20:16:34

Syria has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons – uprisings against the government, brutal crackdowns on protesters, and most recently, U.S. sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad.... > read more

Travel Photo of the Week — Getting Grilled in Göreme, Turkey

Published on 2011-05-12 21:12:26

Since I am a horrible blogger and completely missed posting a travel photo of the week last Thursday, I figured I had better come up with something decent this time... > read more

The World is Flat and You Can Be Too

Published on 2011-05-01 15:02:45

I had thought it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that the earth was round. But that’s a pretty narrow world-view if you ask me. Sure, when I say “flat earth”,... > read more

Semana Santa: Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala — Night Procession

Published on 2011-04-23 12:33:28

In my previous post on Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala I said I would post some night photos of the floral carpets and processions. So here goes more of the... > read more

Semana Santa — Holy Easter Week in Antigua, Guatemala

Published on 2011-04-21 21:03:38

The first time I went to Guatemala was in 2003, when I spent a few weeks in Antigua in a misguided attempt to learn some basic Spanish. One thing I did... > read more

10 Great Reasons to Travel, From 10 Great Travelers

Published on 2011-02-01 21:42:00

This blog post is so easy, I'm phoning it in! Justin from JustinWasHere.com asked a few travel bloggers to come up with why they travel. The result is pretty darn awesome if I do say so myself. So grab yourself a cup of tea, or > read more

Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest, Put Your Blogging to the Test -- Adventures in Guest Blogging

Published on 2011-01-28 23:05:00

So I had my first guest blogging gig this week. With the fine folks at CheapoAir. Was I nervous? For sure! Performing in front of a crowd like that. Putting it all out there. Naked for > read more

What Not to Wear -- 5 Things to Leave at Home When You Travel

Published on 2011-01-23 23:18:00

"The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this." - Mark TwainTwain had the right mindset. Less is more, especially when it comes to travel apparel. Everyone knows you should pac > read more

Rolf Potts on Rolf Potts -- The Vagabonding Video from Do Lectures

Published on 2011-01-20 21:18:00

If you're not on the vagabond-wagon, then we probably do not have much in common. I read Rolf Potts' book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term Travel many moons ago, shortly after it came out. It has become the long-term > read more

Speak: Facebook photos vs. Flickr vs. Picasa vs. Smugmug

Published on 2011-01-20 18:27:00

This lady has done a great job comparing Flickr to Picasa and other options out there. I'm in the market for a photo solution, so this is helping immensely. The comments from other bloggers are pretty useful too....Speak: Facebook photos vs. Flickr > read more

Radical Change, Giving it All Away, and the Happiness of Travel -- 5 Organizations to Help You on Your Road to Redemption

Published on 2011-01-17 23:57:00

"The moment I let go of itWas the moment I got more than I could handle,The moment I jumped off of it Was the moment I touched down""Thank-U" -- Alanis MorissetteEver think of giving it all away? Giving up all your worldly possessions and having an o > read more

A Blogger's Prayer

Published on 2011-01-11 21:25:00

Image via WikipediaYes, I am new to the blogging game. I'm slowly learning the basics, so please stay with me my loyal court -- things can only get only better. I'm sure like most of you in the early stages of your blogging career, you cons > read more

Crime Preys -- 5 Things that Make You an Easy Target for Criminals While on the Road

Published on 2011-01-09 21:21:00

Yes. I have been robbed. And let me tell you, it doesn't feel good. Mine was minor in the grand scheme of things -- a thief walked away with my shaving kit at the Christian Youth Hostel in Amsterdam. (I know, there is ir > read more

Gateway Trips -- The Birth of a Travel Addict

Published on 2011-01-09 00:02:00

Image by benzpics63 via Flickr"It's not a habit, it's cool I feel alive If you don't have it you're on the other side"-- K's Choice: "Not an Addict"Like most, I didn't come out of the womb with a backpack strapped to my torso. I had to be intro > read more

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