Lost in Tangier
Before leaving the U.S., I had booked a night at the Riad Arous Chamel, located in the middle of Tangier’s Ancient Medina. The night before we set off from our…
Tag: adventure
Hawaii – The Big Island
We spent a week on the island of Hawaii and were lucky enough to stay with our friends at their condo in Kona. If you are planning on taking a…
A Summer Guide to Our Favorite Mt. Shasta Lakes
Mt. Shasta is a peaceful town near the Oregon/California border surrounded by wonderful opportunities for summer adventure and relaxation. My family owned a cabin here for several years and I…
Traditional Wet Shaving
Wet shaving with a straight razor or safety razor was extremely popular until the first Bic disposable razor appeared in the 1970’s. I’ve used all forms of shaving tools from…
Gorillas: In the Midst of Destruction
Gorillas live in one of the most violent places on earth and are essentially sitting ducks. The two gorilla species live within and around the Congo River basin. This is…
What to Know Before Starting a Beehive Pt.1
How Bees Make Honey (there’s science to it) Honey begins as nectar, a sugary liquid secreted by flowers. Worker bees use their tongue-like labellum to lap (not suck) up the…
The Origins of Land Rover and the Globe-Trotting Defender
This year marks Land Rover’s 70th Anniversary. To pay tribute, we are recognizing the Iconic Defender and it’s ancestors: the Series I, II, and III.
Get an Old Typewriter to Work Again
I recently purchased a typewriter for 35$ at a local auction. I knew absolutely nothing about typewriters before this and the only thing I could be sure of is that…
