Mango. Tacos. Hot sauce. Peppers. Lettuce. What do each of these have in common? Well, first of all, one encounters them all in Mexico. And, in my case, it was a struggle to eat them without getting into trouble. Here are the 6 Mexican food challenges I faced recently, which […]
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2: Garifuna Groove: Hanging Out in Hopkins (photo essay & tips) | Chicky Bus
Some travel destinations are made for hanging out—for relaxing and finding your own rhythm/groove. And of course, for being in the moment. Hopkins Village, Belize, is one of those places. I could tell you why it’s great, but I’d rather just show you. Here’s a photo essay I created, which […]
Read MoreSWF in Syria (4): Tips for a Great Trip to This (‘Bad Boy’) Country | Chicky Bus
A store in Hama that seemed dedicated to Valentine’s Day As you’ve seen in this series, it’s easy to fall in love with alleged ‘bad boy’ country Syria and have the time of your life there—whether you’re a man or a woman. I did, after all, and I’m a SWF. […]
Read MoreRemembering Syria: What It Was Like Before the War | Chicky Bus
Written on December 9, 2012 by CB Driver in Middle East, Miscellaneous Syria, a country I was fortunate to travel to in 2010, has been on my mind a lot lately. I’m sad about what’s going on there…worried about the people I met and their loved ones, as well as […]
Read More1 Man, 2 Dogs Riding on 1 Stand-Up Paddle Board–La Paz, Baja California | Chicky Bus
Written on August 25, 2013 by CB Driver in Photo of the Day When I first saw a man riding on a stand up paddle board with two dogs, I did a double-take. What the heck?? Was I seeing things? First of all, I knew that being on one of […]
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