In today’s guest post, Russ Hearl, CEO and Co-Founder of Sherpa Travel Exchange, examines the intersection of travel and social networking.
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New Design, New Attitude…
Rather than giving you reasons/excuses for my absence, I will only say that I’m glad to be back. Instead of transfering to Dreamhost I decided to stay with MediaTemple, for now. First out, some blog posts by various guest authors from around the world. Pictured above, from a few days ago, two friends on the [...]
Why I Love Empty Roads
The peacefulness of driving on your own. The curiosity of wondering what’s around the next corner. No distracting cars allow you to take in all of the landscape. The sense of freedom. You can relax and drive as slowly as you like. The excitement of not knowing what’s ahead of you. You can drive above [...]
Contact Lenses, Eye Glasses or Lasik Surgery?
After a somewhat frustrating experience with my contact lenses a few weeks ago, I considered whether I should consider eye surgery. The prospect of enjoying perfect eye sight almost beats the procedure of having to change lenses every day, or wearing glasses. But the odds were worse than I first thought. Apparently up to one [...]
Love Abroad: Displays of Affection in Foreign Countries
I recently thought about how people show love in different countries around the world. What are common displays of affection? What is acceptable? What is frowned upon? The dos and don’ts? Whether you travel with your loved one or meet a new special someone abroad, do respect the local customs and cultural codes. Every country [...]
Why I Love Mountains
Riding in chair lifts. Snowboarding. Skiing — preferably off-piste and without a rucksack. Beautiful alp views when skiing. Misty mornings in villages surrounded by mountains. Mountains in Austria and Germany remind me of Sound of Music. You feel humbled by their magnificence. When you’re high enough, you can look down on the clouds. The prospect [...]
Where Do You Sleep Best?
“So you’ve stayed up all night and not slept anything today?” “Yeah.” My sister couldn’t understand how I could stay up all night. At the time, I hadn’t had normal sleeping habits for over a year. I looked forward to the day when I could go to bed at night and wake up before noon [...]
People in My Neighborhood
I wonder how many different nationalities are represented in Johanneberg, my current neighborhood in Gothenburg. How many nationalities are represented in your neighborhood?
You Know You Have Stayed in Luxury Hotels Too Long When You…
I wrote this short piece a few years ago after having stayed in one too many different luxury hotels around Europe. You know you have stayed in luxury hotels too long when you…. 1. Forget that you need to make your own bed in the morning. 2. Notice how hard the floor is to walk [...]
Free Your Soul
“The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” — Emily Dickinson “Free your soul?” The woman selling handmade jewelry by the road side in Greenwich Village read the text on my tank top. “Free your soul? How do you do that?” I wish I can remember what I answered and the dialogue [...]
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