Tag: Travelers

A couple of years ago, I received an email from the Turkish government and the European Union asking me to speak at a conference on supporting Syrian refugee students, all expenses paid. Having never been to Istanbul, I responded with an enthusiastic “Happy to speak!” The conference c...

Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Coimbra, and Porto. This guide is about tips on must-visit places and things to do in the top 5 best cities in Portugal. You’re ready to plan your next vacation and wondering where to go? Look no further! Over the last few years, Portugal has soared to the top of ma...

My wife and I recently returned from a week long adventure in Prague, the capitol city of the Czech Republic. It was cold for this March 2023 journey, but the crowds were low and prices seemed reasonable, so we were able to see and do everything we wanted to do. We began our journey on a W...

Izakayas in Tokyo are some of the best places to go to get a real feel for the city. Often overlooked by tourists, during the week you’ll find them filled with groups of co-workers out on a work party or ‘nomikai’, whilst groups of friends will often head to an izakaya over the wee...

If you’re traveling solo to Tokyo, then trying some of the incredible Japanese food the city has to offer should be high on your list of things to do! Whilst dining alone may seem a little intimidating for some people, in Tokyo, it’s easy to find different kinds of restaurants where dini...

Come one. Come all. Big. Small. White. Black. Yellow. Red. Purple. Light Blue (my favorite in summer). Heavy. Light. Dim. Bright. Gay. Straight. Gender Decoherent (you know when you know in the moment-THAT ME!!). Old. Young. (Not too young). Masculine. Feminine. Crossdressers. Transmen. Transwomen. ...

Ever heard of San Diego? It’s this awesome place with beaches and sunny weather! Well, there’s this super cool museum there called the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum It’s not your typical museum though — it’s on a...