I travel alone more often than not, which has plenty of advantages and one big disadvantage: solo travel is more…
Travel
3 September 2012
Wandering Around Watkins Glen
Along the shores of Lake Seneca, among the hundred or so wineries and dozens of farms, Watkins Glen, New York,…
24 August 2012
Coolest Town in Pennsylvania
Early morning, the best time of day to ride the steep trails of verdant Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, splashes streams of…
1 July 2012
15 Great Travel Quotes
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”—Susan Sontag “Jet lag is for amateurs.”—Dick Clark “Twenty years from now…
3 June 2012
The Poconos’ Glacial Lake
Lacawac Sanctuary, located in the northeastern tip of the Pocono Mountains, is a nature preserve, ecological field research station and…
28 March 2012
Adventure Travel: Jim Thorpe, PA
Historic Jim Thorpe, perched in the southwest corner of the Pocono Mountains, is perhaps the crown jewel of the Pocono…
29 January 2012
Monday Travel Tip: Best Time to Buy Airfare
According to a report on NPR news last week, the best time to purchase your plane tickets is exactly six…
5 January 2012
Winter Fun in the Pocono Mountains
Full disclosure: The Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania use the word “mountains” loosely. With a peak elevation of 2,693 feet…
10 December 2011
Pet-Friendly Motels
My drive across the country, from San Diego, CA, to Scranton, PA, was uneventful. Even the snow and “wicked wind”…
1 December 2011
Notes From the Road
“Why are you doing the yoga?” the Utah talk show host demands. “Doing the yoga is SIN. It’s an occult…