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March 2005 Archive

The Open Jaw and Stopover

It’s travel industry lingo for flying into one place and flying home from another. And knowing about it can save you a lot of time and money.
No, I’m not talking about that crocodile lying in the sun with his jaw wide open waiting for lunch to walk in. It’s travel industry lingo for flying into [...]

Traveler’s Guide to Money in the Developing World

I'm often asked by friends who are coming to visit me in far flung places (especially in the developing world) what kind of money should they bring. So I wrote some details down rather than answering the same questions in email over and over. There are pros and cons to all the options; the options [...]

Tourist Suckage

Cheesy dummies that were supposed to replicate how a kitchen looked in the 16th century. Why do they think that tourists want to see dummies? I freaking hate that, plus they scare the bejeebus out of me
Being a tourist can totally suck ass. Our last two days in Scotland, based [...]

Fashion is Truly Dead in Puerto Viejo

Working the Streets of Manuel Antonio

Me, relaxing on the patio. Could you resist me?

One of my kids, me and Bruno. Isn't he a hunk?

Monkeys: cute but annoying

Iguanas: ugly but a barrel of laughs

They come and go these gringos. But while [...]

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