Blogs for Language Learners
byThe first rule of tranquilo travel is don’t talk about tranquilo travel. The second rule of tranquilo travel is learn one of the languages…
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Adam Klein showcases his travel-inspired Americana rock in new album ‘Sky Blue DeVille’
byAthens, Georgia–based singer/songwriter Adam Klein’s fifth album, “Sky Blue DeVille” (released on Klein’s independent Cowboy Angel Music label on April 16, 2013) explores travel-related…
Lottery still funding Colorado’s Great Outdoors
byMy April “Out West” column in the Denver Post: “Match any 3 like amounts, win that amount. Win up to $27,000!” I pick the…
Wyoming here I come …
byI live a short drive from the Wyoming border, but it’s been way too long since I’ve crossed into the Cowboy State. The last…
Manitou Springs and Green Mountain Falls, Colorado: A babymoon in the foothills
byThe Pike’s Peak Cog Railway pulls its way slowly up the mountain. Through forest and canyon, then across timberline and snow-swept tundra. My wife…
Boulder’s St Julien Hotel locals’ home away from home
byIn the lobby of the St Julien Hotel & Spa, the windows soar to take in the scenery – a snow-covered Front Range landscape…
One week left in New York Travel Festival’s story contest: win a trip for 2 to Prague!
byI’m happy to share this travel writing contest update: How does travel inspire you? Tell NYTF and win a trip for 2 to Prague!…
“My Village, My Lobster” reveals perilous lobster fishing industry in Nicaragua; Colorado premiere
byI am proud to host the Boulder, Colorado premiere of the documentary film “MY VILLAGE, MY LOBSTER”, the powerful and shocking story of the indigenous Miskito lobster divers…
A Night on Sky Temple: Honoring the Maya Long Count in Belize
byCARACOL, BELIZE — In 2012, a major 5,000-year-old cycle of the Maya Long Count calendar came to completion. The entire Maya region — southern…
Maya 2012: A Round-up of Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras
byThe eve-of-solstice scene atop Caana, or Sky Temple, in Belize, was solemn There was reason to celebrate. 13 b’aktun, the long awaited “end” of…