Are the Balkans The Best Travel Destination Ever?
Obviously there can’t be just one destination for everybody — 100 different travelers could be looking for 100 different things. But the Balkans have a lot of the “things” that travelers like.
Can I Learn to Surf in An Hour?
Can someone surf after just a one hour lesson? “Well,” says the Internet, “it’s hard to say.” The Internet is correct....
Change The World By Teaching ESL
I started teaching English because it was the only useful skill I had. At least the only one I could think of. I was a college student looking for service opportunities. I didn’t have any medical, legal, construction, or musical skills. “But, I know English,” I thought to myself. “Maybe I coul…
Never Miss A Chance to Visit a State Capitol
My advice is that If a state capital is your destination or reasonably on the way to your destination, you should definitely take the time to visit the capitol.
Why? Because, while most people are proud to be from a particular state2, state legislators and governors are especially enthusiastic bo…
I Went to a Protest
I’m not a sign-waving, chanting in the streets kind of guy. And probably never will be. But I do find value in being involved in the...
This Is Why I Like Living Next to a Big City
I’ve lived most of my life in Virginia, born and raised here. Across the Potomac River from Virginia is Washington, DC. I’m happy...
Why Is Bicycling the Best?
First I was a runner. I was decent enough but not particularly talented at most sports –...
Is Back to the Future the greatest movie ever made?
Is Back to the Future the greatest movie ever made? Well, . No one is comparing it to, say, The Godfather. Or...
50-something me would like to thank 30-something me
Though it’s never too late to make changes in our lives, there are some things we do (or don’t do) when younger that will have...
Should I do a Spanish immersion program in Guatemala?
Hey, Jeff, random question for you: I want to supercharge my language learning! Should I do a...
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