Monthly Archives: May 2011

Windblown a Memoir

A blog is supposed to be a 250-500 words expressing a viewpoint, opinion, or offering information. Tonight I have no standpoints, opinions, or information. So, I’m going to pass the buck on to my friend Matt J. This is a … Continue reading

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How to Befriend a Kangaroo

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I recently had the opportunity to go to Australia. If you are like me an Image of a kangaroo is the first thing to come to mind. I left for down under hoping for an opportunity to possibly photograph a … Continue reading

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Go Abroad, Young Minds

I was a student once. I had a wonderful time in a beautiful community at a really great University. Those four years were undoubtedly the best of my life and the list of regrets is minimal. If I had to … Continue reading

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The Columbia River Gorge

I try not to give my personal opinion too often but I want to acknowledge the Columbia River Gorge this post. I had the opportunity to hike the waterfalls of the gorge with a friend last summer and though it … Continue reading

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Its Golf Season!

Summer is slipping in to Reno and I am embracing it with open arms. We have had a wonderful winter and I’m thankful for all the great snow but now I’m sick of defrosting my windshield every morning. With this … Continue reading

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The 3 Stages of Tourism

Global tourism on a mass scale really began post World War II with the increase in discretionary income and time within the more developed countries (Stage 1). These countries included most of Europe, North America, Austrailia/New Zealand and later Japan … Continue reading

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Bloody Confused! by Chuck Culpepper

Remember the my post; Sports Fans, Your More Important Than You Know? Todays post is another tribute to eccentric sports fans. Here in America we have our fair share die-hards but our rivalries are minor squabbles compared to English Soccer … Continue reading

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Perspective from Uncle Bill

The last few posts have been rather academic and I’m getting a little board of writing them. There is a lot of psychology behind travel and you need to have a cultural sensitivity, tour responsibly, be aware of your impact … Continue reading

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You Don’t Have To Be A Food Snob To Be A Culinary Tourist

 Food and eating has always been a component of tourism and vacation. As a physical necessity and platform for creativity, food is a cultural and individual identity, food has functioned as destination, venue, and vehicle for tourism. When food is … Continue reading

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