The Peter Magyar Inauguration: A Ray of Hope for Hungary and the Wider World
The Inauguration of Tisza and Peter Magyar: an exemplar of democracy in action, a reason for cautious optimism, and an inspiration for us all…
Category: Travel Stories
A collection of travel stories and experiences that profoundly transformed one man’s view of the world and his place in it, inspiring him to become a far better human being that he’d otherwise be. Let’s go!
10-Z Bunker: A Top- Secret Soviet Relic Frozen in Time
A one-of-a-kind time travel experience–sleeping in and exploring the formerly top secret 10-Z Bunker in Brno, Czech Republic.
Starkbierfest (München 2014): “Ein Prosit, Ein Prosit, Der Gemütlichkeit!”
Herzlich willkommen zum Starkbierfest! (A hearty welcome to the Strong Beer Festival)!!!
But North is Up: A Lesson in Egocentrism
You never know when one’s view of the world will be turned on its head… in more ways than one.
Let’s Dance! (You Never Know When Inspiration is Going to Find You)
Let’s Dance! (Dateline Zagreb Croatia March 30, 2014)… and one of the most privileged experiences of my whole life…
(London)Derry: 1916 Easter Rising Centennial
In 2016 I had the honor and privilege of being in (London)Derry for a day of moving and thought-provoking reenactments commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising…
Meet Máire Daly (An Intimate Glimpse into the Soul of Ireland)
August 2002. Early evening. Cold, rainy, and gray, even by West Coast of Ireland standards…
The Lady at Mercado San Pedro
No visit to Cusco, Peru would be complete without a visit to El Mercado San Pedro, a vibrant, bustling, maze of hard-working indigenistas selling every kind of food imaginable…
Frida Kahlo Returns to Remind and Inspire
I fully expected that my visit to Zagreb in the Spring of 2014 would eventually fall into the “nice place to visit once” category…
Chancing Your Arm at the Door of Reconciliation
You never know when and where an inspiring story of wisdom, peace-making, and courage might find you…