…ally, I decided to get all of the visas that I could easily obtain here in New York by myself instead of using a visa agent in Washington. They tend to charge a large vig on top of the costs. For this region however, I do need to use them to get visas for Iran and Turkmenistan because of the sponsoring company deal which is super annoying. After all these things were taken out of my tour I was left with a tour that was basically a shell-which is h…
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Bay To Breakers
May 20, 2008 by 3 Comments
…friend referred it to me. Can you imagine something like that happening in New York. The only thing that I can think of that is even remotely close is the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village but that pales in comparison and there are cops every other step. It’s more like a Mardi Gras or Gasparilla atmosphere without the beads and a lot less intense and hectic. Everyone was just out having a good time and doing what they do in San Fran-just danci…
Affordable Travel in Tough Economic Times
June 10, 2008 by 2 Comments
…ol. Well Latin America and Southeast Asia are the places to go and yes they are safe-which is always the next question. Try something new and I promise you’ll be happy you did….
Somewhere in the World-East Timor
July 9, 2008 by 3 Comments
…and car repair shop in one. So if you’re up for a good nights sleep and a new lugnut-you’re in luck! In truth though, it’s pretty good and the pickins here are slim-believe me. As you fly into Timor-Leste you can’t help but notice how gorgeous the island is and the obvious reefs right off the coast which is where I spent the past few hours snorkeling along the coast just outside of Dili. My hotel hooked me up with a driver and guide to bring me t…
Beijing 2008
July 16, 2008 by 5 Comments
…I have to give the Chinese credit because the city looks great. They have new signs up everywhere and even with English translations which is key-believe me. They have flowers and signs up all over the city and people just walking around handing out Olympic gear, etc. It is really nice to see them trying to embrace this opportunity to showcase their great city to the world-I hope it all goes well. The stadium by the way, looks like a giant birds…
The Great Wall of China
July 17, 2008 by 8 Comments
…orever in the gorgeous green mountains of the Chinese countryside. The wall itself is amazing and as former President Richard Nixon eloquently and poetically said to Mao Zedong on his historic visit to China decades ago, “It really is a great wall”. Tricky Dick knew what he was talking about on that front-maybe not anything else but the man knew a good wall when he saw one! I am taking the miserable Air Astana red eye tonight to Almaty, Kazakhstan…
Reflections on My Trip
July 29, 2008 by 8 Comments
…viet republics plus Russia and Kaliningrad. I learned countless lessons on new customs in remote parts of the world. I realized that there is still so much about people I don’t understand and probably never will. I realized that I wish I spoke Russian. I realized and proved to myself that there is always more to a place than what is reported on TV; see Iran and East Timor. I realized that the air pollution in China is as bad as anywhere I’ve ever…
Random Sports Rants
August 7, 2008 by 7 Comments
…ays in Green Bay where he could do no wrong. You must realize that this is New York City where people and the media cheer and admire success but root for failure. I really didn’t want to go too long on Favre so as not to give him any more exposure but that had to be said. Quickly, several other things should be pointed out. On the other side of the Atlantic, Portuguese midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo has finally admitted he will be returning to Manch…
He’s Back!
September 9, 2008 by 3 Comments
…four players making the semi’s but in the end order was restored to the world and Roger Federer is still champion in New York….
