I hesitate to say it more forcefully if Arjen Robben really is injured, but Holland has the offensive firepower enough to overcome any defense. Bet the house on it. (I’m so glad WordPress has the capability to edit posts later.) … Continue reading
The Dromomaniac
Hitchhiking can be too much of an adventure. I don’t know how I handle it sometimes. I got a late start from Paris and took the RER suburban train way north to Survilliers-Fosses. Are you aware of hitchhiking websites that … Continue reading
Not many people know this, but “Paris” is a French word that means “city without coin payphones.” (Silence) No? Nothing? Anybody? Hello? It is just a coincidence that I have some friends that happen to live in this great city … Continue reading
I managed two or three hours of sleep in the airport, which was two or three more than I anticipated. I got on the road at around 6:15 and until 7am I think there were two flight departures and only … Continue reading
My last hours in Turkey were with my friend, Serhat. He works for a welding company and travels all over the Middle East to do business. I can listen to his stories for hours about the ins and outs of … Continue reading
It’s a great feeling to take the ferry from the Asian side of Istanbul, Kadikoy, to the European port of Eminonu, with the whole central area laid out in front of you. Istanbul continues to be an amazing place despite … Continue reading
Quiz question of the day: in how many straight countries I’ve been on this trip does my name, “Kent”, mean something in the local language? Answer: five. In Turkish it means “town”, in German “kennt” is the 3rd person singular … Continue reading
Muenster has been named by UNESCO as the world’s most livable city for a population between 250,000 and 500,000 so imagine my surprise when I saw this sign showing its sister cities and just look at Fresno, California sitting there. … Continue reading
Look at this: a full page ad in the Frankfurter Allgemeine, a serious newspaper (i.e. it’s not cheap to place such an ad) for trips to Antarctica. Antarctica! Tell me another country where you would see that. Go ahead, I … Continue reading
My first day in Europe five weeks ago was beautiful and sunny, and only now can I go outside without shoes again, but now I hardly want to as I am feeling weak. Is there anything worse than be sick … Continue reading
