The Playa de Las Americas inthe Canary Islands just off of Africa’s West Coast is a divine place for tourists, especially the beaches.
A Moment in Istanbul
I am working in Istanbul, staying in a small apartment that looks out on a city state of ships at rest in the Marmara Sea waiting for their chance to go up the Bosphorus and reach the Black Sea and the many Russian and Central Asian ports it holds.
Neither a Traveler Nor a Tourist – Are You A Moovist ?
I’ve met lots of people who are away from home. Among the backpacker crowd there is always that cute declaration that they’re not tourists, but travelers.
Merry Christmas from Vagobond!
December 25, 2024 – Satoshi Manor. Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. This is the first Christmas ever spent in a home that I own. It’s my second Christmas in Japan. The first one was in 2022 with Sophia in Tokyo. That was incredibly fun. Last Christmas (2023) was a little bit weird. It was the first Christmas…
Christmas Eve in Hawaii – At Home on Oahu for the Holidays
2020: Christmas Eve this year was simple. We didn’t make plans to go anywhere and here we are. We hope you and yours are safe and happy this Christmas Eve of a challenging year. Meli Kalikimaka. 2019: Well, we messed up again. Once again, I had a great plan for Christmas – we were going…
World travel in a hundred different ways!
Certainly there is no shortage of ways to travel the world. You can buy a jet, walk, stay a long time, pass on through, or choose to do those things in between. You can volunteer, charge money, pay money or figure out how to do it with no money. The travel world is filled with…
Surfing Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
I’m doing a little bit of online dreaming about paddling out and one of the closest places to do that is in the Canary Islands.
5 Ordinary American Foods with International Twists
When you think of the classic American lunch, probably the first things which comes to mind are hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, fries, and a soft drink. It’s pretty hard to make those into something different, right? Wrong! The world is full of innovative styles and flavors. You’d be silly to think that even the most…
Islamic Aesthetics Unleashed – Asilah, Morocco
Asilah, Morocco is a great little funky town that hosts a mural festival each year.
Great Hostel in Seoul, South Korea – Kimchi Hongdai Hostel
if you are heading to Seoul, South Korea and you want to stay in a friendly, clean, safe, and centrally located hostel. I fully recommend that you stay in the Kimchi Hongdai Hostel.