That’s what it’s called. Grand, indeed. I can’t think of a better way to end our Covid-induced international travel drought. Mountains, lakes, trains, and some of the fattest cows I’ve ever seen.
Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
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Rocky Mountain High
I wasn’t a fan of John Denver, but he nailed it with his signature song. High altitude, high attitude — that would best describe our recent seven day road trip through the Rocky Mountains.
Cruising in a Bubble Down the California Coast
Like you, the Adventure Geezer has been stuck at home while Covid-19 rages through the USA — with one very welcome exception.
A Journey of Discovery in SE Asia
After 9 weeks of travel in Europe, Indonesia and PNG I returned to one of my favorite destinations, SE Asia, for an additional two weeks, adding up to 11 countries in 80 days. I guess there is still some adventure left in this geezer.
Hanging with Mick at Rondon Ridge Lodge (Papua New Guinea)
Mick Jagger, that is. Well, not really. But he was here too, at Rondon Ridge, a luxury lodge in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea, just a few years ago.
Cruising Through Paradise From Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea
Imagine two weeks on a Russian polar research vessel cruising through a tropical paradise! It’s a tough life, but someone has to live it.
Swedish Road Tripping: The Journey Continues
After three and half days of rocky coastline, avant-garde sculpture, and oysters it was time to head south for vineyards, bizarre undergraduate rituals, and some of the best pastries I’ve ever eaten.
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Swedish Road-Tripping, 50 Years Later
In 1969 I bought a new Volvo, picked it up at the factory in Gothenburg, Sweden and drove it around for a few weeks before returning it to be shipped home. That trip and that car changed my life.
Three Soggy Days in Amsterdam
Not from falling in the water, though I came close leaning out of the boat to take photos on our tour of the canals.
Bucolic and Bloody: WWII Reflections in Holland
Bucolic. Picturesque. Charming. Three of the most overused clichés in travel writing. What can I say? I’ve been few places where these clichés are more appropriate.
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