Ummayad Mosque, Damascus As you read in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, within just a few days of arriving in Syria, I was pretty smitten with Damascus and then, torn between two…husbands. I was also torn between staying with there and checking out his slightly conservative brother […]

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. —John Muir (All the photos in this post are […]

“Hello, my friends. I’m going to take you to ____________ and later to the cheapest place to shop, a great restaurant, etc. And please–no tips–unless you really want to.” You’re heard it before and so have I. And if you’re an independent/low-budget traveler, you probably try to avoid taking tours–unless […]

Written on August 4, 2010 by CB Driver in Middle East It’s not the title you expected for my first blog, is it? Well, I promise–I’ll explain…in a few paragraphs. First, though, I’d like to thank all of you–my amazing friends out there (you know who you are) who have […]

Written on April 25, 2011 by CB Driver in Humor, Trippy Travel Photos Remember the Trippy Travel Photo game? After a mini hiatus, it’s back and it’s better (or weirder) than ever! This time around, it’s a complete Trippy Travel Photo Essay–meaning that I’m posting several photos from the same […]