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Granite Janus Head – Denver, Colorado – Daily Photo 27 Aug 2013 | 06:09 am

One of the more intriguing pieces of public art I have seen recently is this large Granite Janus Head sculpture in Denver, Colorado. Janus in Roman theology is the god of beginnings […] The post Gran...

Ski Dubai: Hitting the Slopes in the Desert 26 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm

When I first heard about Ski Dubai after it opened in 2005, I was totally intrigued.  How could someone build an indoor snow skiing resort in the desert?  Over the years, I […] The post Ski Dubai: Hi...

Perseus and Medusa at the Met – New York City – Daily Photo 26 Aug 2013 | 11:18 am

As I have shared elsewhere, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is one of my favorite art museums in the world. One of the things that I like about […] The post Perseus and Medusa at the ...

Travel Illuminate, Festivals and Food Zombies – This Week in Travel 149 26 Aug 2013 | 10:38 am

Subscribe on iTunes | Become a Fan on Facebook | Download the iPhone app | Download A special live episode of This Week in Travel recorded at the MKT Restaurant of the San Francisco Four Seasons Regul...

Monte Alban – Oaxaca Mexico – Daily Photo 25 Aug 2013 | 09:34 am

The Zapotec city of Monte Alban covers more than one of the hills surrounding the city of Oaxaca, Mexico although only about 10% of the city is estimated to have been uncovered […] The post Monte Alb...

Travel to Vienna, Austria – Episode 384 24 Aug 2013 | 11:09 pm

Hear about travel to Vienna, Austria as the Amateur Traveler talks to Gerhard Strassgschwandtner who is a tour guide and owner of the Third Man Museum in Vienna. Gerhard was recommended to […] The po...

A Zebra and Flamingos – Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania – Daily Photo 23 Aug 2013 | 05:30 am

A zebra out numbered by flamingos in Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera. Located in Tanzania. the crater is home to wildlife and Maasai people. The post A Zebra and Flamingos – Ngorongoro...

Tourists among the Ruins – Ephesus, Turkey – Daily Photo 22 Aug 2013 | 10:47 pm

It once housed one of the original 7 wonders of the world and while Ephesus is now in ruins, it still draws crowds of tourists today. The post Tourists among the Ruins – Ephesus, Turkey – Daily Photo...

Travel to the Navajo Nation (Arizona) – Episode 383 18 Aug 2013 | 01:36 am

Hear about travel to the Navajo Nation as the Amateur Traveler talks to Mark Carrara from markstravels.com about his recent visit. The Navajo Nation is a semi-autonomous Native American-governed terri...

Book Review: “The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook” by Shannon O’Donnell 16 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm

“The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook” is an insightful read that has many useful tips for new travelers and old vagabonds alike. Shannon O’Donnell weaves pleasant stories with essential travel informati...

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