Travel Archive
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Classic Road Trip Eats!
During our cross country Road Trip, we want to check out some “Diners, Drive Ins & Dives” action and visit our country’s finest classic “greasy spoon” spots, from roadside shacks in Texas to pizzerias in Oregon! Some cities we will be visiting include: New Orleans, Austin, Houston, El Paso, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Napa and [...] -
Our Preliminary Around The World Packing List
We expect this to probably change a little as we get closer to June, but here is our first attempt at our packing list. I can carry about 20lbs and Terry can pack in about 40lbs – it’s going to be tough to narrow down our item list! 1. Backpacks: Manali’s Pack - Gregory Deva 60 Terry’s [...] -
A Middle Eastern Holiday
Manali and I spent the Thanksgiving holiday visiting with her parents in Bahrain, and her brother Kunal, who flew in from Houston. Seeing the Middle East was an amazing experience, I think I had very distinct expectations that all eroded very quickly. Bahrain proved to be the social queen compared to the hustle and bustle [...] -
A European Holiday (Pictures)
I just wanted to share a couple of nice shots we grabbed during our recent trip to Europe. Canals in Amsterdam, Church in Amberg, Germany and St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Just a breathtaking experience. More info here. -
A European Holiday
Manali and I dashed over to Europe for our Christmas Vacation, and to spend time with my parents, who currently are living in Amberg, Germany. Amberg is located very close to Prague, which we visited for a day trip. Prague is an amazing town, with incredible architecture in particular. We also went up to Amsterdam [...] -
The World Awaits…
We have been reading “The World Awaits” by Paul Otteson, it’s been extremely insprirational and is really getting us excited for our trip! “Travel teaches. It both empowers and chastens as if forces your hand, revealing the lessons of the miles. By hitting the long road through the wide world, you remove the blinders you [...] -
Cram-a-Rama!
Rush Hour Squeeze Holy smokes! We may have to rethink working and commuting in Japan! I thought our office elevators were a tight squeeze. Trust me, I’ve had enough elbows in my eye and been at armpit level, but this is OUT OF CONTROL!! -
“Slugging” – A New & Unique Commuting Option That Is More Attractive Than It’s Name
Listening to NPR this morning on my way into work, there was a story on a very interesting form of commute that has developed in the Washington D.C. area, termed Slugging. From their official website, “It’s unique because people commuting into the city stop to pickup other passengers even though they are total strangers! However, [...]





















