Travel

The Death of War

September 9, 2016 by Robert Schrader 5 Comments

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

Dalmatian Yesterdays

September 5, 2016 by Robert Schrader 7 Comments

I can’t honestly say I would trade even a single tomorrow for all my yesterdays, as fondly as I remember them.

The Scorpion and the Petunia

August 15, 2016 by Robert Schrader 1 Comment

It isn’t easy to be a travel blogger with a partner, at least not when you spend the first six years of your travel blogging career as a travel blogger without one.

Phuket Is More Than Just a Beautiful Beach

August 4, 2016 by Robert Schrader 3 Comments

Phuket boasts more than a hundred kilometers of coastline, but is much more than just a beautiful beach destination.

Land of Entrapment

July 26, 2016 by Robert Schrader 11 Comments

Four words pop into my head every time I think of the desert: “Aujourd’hui, maman est morte.”

Ghosts and Referenda

June 27, 2016 by Robert Schrader 7 Comments

Yes: I shaved 13 days off a two-week trip, and flew halfway around the world (and back!) in two days so that I could make things right—and garden, bake brownies and watch the season finale of Veep—with the love of my life.

30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Costa Rica

May 31, 2016 by Robert Schrader 22 Comments

I can’t postulate as to how long it will take you to fall in love with Costa Rica, but I do imagine these pictures will make you want to see for yourself, if you haven’t already.

30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Ethiopia

May 9, 2016 by Robert Schrader 15 Comments

Would I recommend Ethiopia? If you’re willing to work, to persevere and to laugh as the country flushes out your emotions, your ego and your digestive tract over and over again, then absolutely.