When people think of Madagascar, what may come to mind is a Pixar film, a lemur paradise, or the source of 80% of the world’s vanilla beans. In A Taste of Madagascar: Cul..
Between Shakey’s And Home Posted: Monday, October 7, 2024 by Paul Francis Mc Cann One mans step out into the unknown and one kind lady’s concern changed two lives in an instant . More..
Let's be Franc with each other... Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 by Kalikiano Kalei The latter part of the following story is pulled from my journal, written back in the mid-1980s, when I was a wealthy expatriate American. More..
Rain Posted: Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Robert Witmer A true story of a travel experience given in a style approximating prose poetry. More..
Shikoku Posted: Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Robert Witmer A true story, presented in the style of a haibun, a prosimetric genre often associated with Basho, yet one that allows for a variety of forms. More..
The Fruitcake King of Riyadh Posted: Saturday, November 5, 2022 by Kalikiano Kalei
No one likes fruitcakes, right? Well, I've got news for youse, bunkies! There are some of us who absolutely love the stuff! This story takes place back in Saudi Arabia, in the mid-80s, while I was involved with medical projects there. More..
Once Upon a Time in Burma - Part Five Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2020 by John Herlihy This is the final instalment of the complete travel article relating my trip to Myanmar (formerly known - and still known - as Burma). More..
Once Upon a Time in Burma - Part Two Posted: Sunday, July 12, 2020 by John Herlihy Part Two or a rather lengthy in-depth travel essay of a recent trip taken inside remote Myanmar, just before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. More..
Once Upon a Time in Burma - Part One Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 by John Herlihy
An excerpt from a travel essay written about a trip I took to Myanmar last winter just before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. More..
Moonlight on the Ganga Interview Excerpt Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 by Claire Krulikowski Excerpts from a newspaper interview about my India travel memoir, "Moonlight on the Ganga. More..
Trabzon: Journey's End in Turkey Posted: Sunday, February 4, 2018 by John Herlihy This is the final section of my journey to Turkey, made a few years ago, a travel account included in my travel book of essays entitled Distant Islands and Sea Light. More..
On the road in Australia Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017 by Kate Loveday A tale of grey nomads -or snowbirds, depending on where you live! We set off for a life of fun on the road with a large rig and two small dogs. More..
My soul yearns for Ireland. Posted: Friday, August 25, 2017 by M G Schoombee Since I can remember I had this yearning to go to Ireland. More..
Italian Neighbours Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2017 by Stef Smulders "The locals'' vendetta" - a chapter from the Award winning book Living in Italy: the Real Deal! More..
Italian Toilet Adventures Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2017 by Stef Smulders The adventures you experience when you ''need'' to go in Italy . More..
