From the Desert to the Black Hills: Part 2
Day two of my road trip was an especially long day. I drove a lot longer than I really needed, but the sites and park visits were totally worth it. I will say that Utah has some of the best…
From the Desert to the Black Hills: Part 1
I’ve now spent about two months living in Rapid City and while I am not overly crazy about it, the scenery and the people have proved it to be a pleasant experience so far. The weather finally hit below freezing…
Matt’s Big Breakfast
Where I have been?! This place is amazing! I read about Matt’s Big Breakfast last year when I spent two weeks in Phoenix for flight training but I didn’t get the chance to go. Instead, I opted for Carmel’s on…
Eating naan in Kandahar
Let’s discuss this. This is naan. Not just any naan. This is real, Afghan naan. It’s my personal belief that by literally breaking bread with another from a different culture, you can learn a great deal from them. Three years…
The one time we almost got stranded in Doha…
…because one of the folks I was traveling with had a knife in his carry-on luggage. A no kidding switchblade knife. After not one, not two, but four layers of security. A year and a half ago, I had a…
Katrina Relief in New Orleans
My New Orleans trips, yes plural, were mostly focused on Katrina relief. While many call New Orleans home, some close friends included, it’s not the place I would personally live. While a popular tourist area on Bourbon Street and during…