“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.” — Samuel Johnson The Southbank never ceases to amaze me. When my beloved mother came to Londontown for a visit in April, we had such a good time meandering past street performers and carnival rides that I knew I had … Read More
“We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” — Jimmy Carter The plan had been the Tate Modern. Jen and I, best friends since one fateful April day in the fourth grade, were on our way to the third instalment in our day … Read More
“Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow…” — Lawrence Clark Powell Just before heading off to bed last night, I got a tweet letting me know my good friend Dylan—of The Travelling Editor fame—had nominated me and four others to choose seven posts that represent our best [and sometimes worst] blogging moments. Although … Read More
“I was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, for a while, about which the less said the better, and then I was in the Mediterranean, about which the more said the better.” — Harry Matthews Brief note: this is my entry into the TBEX Blog Carnival Contest sponsored by Choice Hotels International Services Corp via Cambria Suites. … Read More
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” — Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist During my first stay in London nearly three years ago, I kept track of both my inner and outer journeys in something called the Wanderlust Travel Journal. It was a graduation gift to me by two … Read More
“Where the remote Bermudas ride / In th’ ocean’s bosom unespied, From a small boat, that rowed along, / The list’ning winds received this song…And all the way, to guide their chime, / With falling oars they kept their time.” — Andrew Marvell, “Bermudas” When it comes to staying in hostels, I’ve found who you’ll be sharing a … Read More
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” — Bill Bryson When I was doing research for last week’s trip to Stanfords … Read More
“I couldn’t live without Stanfords. You can buy books and maps there that will change your life.” — Michael Palin I’m not the only one I know taking part in an Adventurist trip sometime soon. Another friend will be setting off on the Mongol Rally in July–driving 10,000 miles from London to Mongolia in a … Read More