The seed was planted on New Year's Day, 2018. We were hanging out at home with dear friends visiting from Georgia and chatting about places we'd like to go. My dear man enthusiastically brought up … [Read more...] about Cuba Hindsight
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Magic in a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor Airplane
"Hey babe, what would you think of taking a flight in a 1928 airplane?" he says, only about a half a cup of coffee into our morning. "Um, sure" I say groggily. Then my brain woke up. "Wait, say … [Read more...] about Magic in a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor Airplane
Introducing Sierra Mountain Passes
It's live, y'all! After ten long months of prep work, I'm happy to introduce you to our new labor-of-love—Sierra Mountain Passes! I've been teasing my newsletter subscribers for a couple of months … [Read more...] about Introducing Sierra Mountain Passes
Contrasts of Cuba
Travel is often about contrasts. We take notice of details when we step out of our too-familiar everyday scenery. They flood our senses as we absorb the sights, smells, and sounds of our destinations. … [Read more...] about Contrasts of Cuba
Hemingway Was Never Here
Cuba is a remarkable place. So much of what I read before I visited had me prepared to return to a different era. But it's a country in transition. And it's transitioning quickly. The living history … [Read more...] about Hemingway Was Never Here
Surrender to Adventure
The cab driver waved up at us from the busy Havana sidewalk and called out "¿Viñales?" From our perch on the balcony of our casa particular overlooking La Fuente de India and El Capitolio, we … [Read more...] about Surrender to Adventure
