Oops. No extra fees for causing heart attacks, one hopes  Read More →

In a grim confluence of harsh events, some of the world’s most noted tourist destinations are suddenly in deep trouble at pretty much the same time. More than storms or volcanoes, most of the damage is man-made and the prudent traveler does well to keep the eyes wide open. Thailand’s military has just violently ended months  Read More →

Isthmus. My new Rosetta Stone won’t help me much with that one. Putting together a quick trip to Panama, of course I happen on the word “isthmus.” “Isthmus” lives in Panama. But it is one of those words that likely you could go much of your entire adult life and never say out loud. Which is good,  Read More →