Consider Taking an “Educational” Tour
23:42 15/03/2017
After taking several trips with organizations offering “educational” or “reality” tours, I’ve learned that getting the most out of a trip to a...
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A Tasty Preview of Pays d’Oc IGP Wine Week
16:15 27/02/2017
  It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted anything French wine related – but it’s never far from my mind (or lips). Not only...
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Our President Just Built a Wall...and We’re All Going to Pay for It
6:30 31/01/2017
This spring, my Istanbul-based tour guides planned an educational tour to Iran and extended an open invitation to our tour guides and staff. A half-dozen...
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My Plan for 2017: A Commitment to Fitness
17:34 17/01/2017
For years, I lived my life with one solid focus: to travel the world as much as possible and build my career as a travel blogger. And it was good. Lord,...
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Holy, Hot Wheels!
22:42 12/01/2017
Hot Wheels cars. Micro Machines. The Hess Truck at Christmas. I have a deep connection to anything with wheels and it started early in life. Just thinking...
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A painting (!) of the Spotters Weekend
12:18 20/12/2016
It was such an honor and surprise to learn our Glasgow Spotter Scott Walker (known as Wingnut Walker in the world of painting) created a painting inspired...
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12 of the most exclusive experiences in Japan
2:42 06/12/2016
Steeped in tradition and culture, Japan is a country with lots to offer—especially when it comes to one-of-kind experiences. From forging your own...
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Video: Thoughts on a Dumbed-Down Society from Atop Germany’s Reichstag Dome
21:35 07/11/2016
When I share political observations learned from talking with people in foreign countries, some people say, “Rick, stick to travel.” But these ideas...
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How to start and grow a successful blog – the ultimate toolkit
14:58 26/10/2016
Ever feel overwhelmed by blogging? You’re not alone. There have been so many times in my own blogging journey when I’ve felt daunted by what I was...
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Three Hardworking Guides: Rick, Trish, and Ben
23:35 17/10/2016
For me, a big part of the joy in leading this three-week tour has been collaborating with two fine guides: Trish Feaster and Ben Cameron. We tag-teamed...
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