South Africa 2015 Indian Roadmaster test ride
I just returned from ten sublime days touring South Africa travel tourism while test-riding the 2015 Indian Roadmaster. What a bike! What a ride! What a country! Last summer Indian...
South Africa by 2015 Indian Roadmaster
Well, the big day has arrived. Today I fly to Cape Town to spend two weeks riding a 2015 Indian Roadmaster around South Africa. The gem of the African continent...
National Geographic Traveler publishes my latest Cuba story
See my latest story, “Cuba on the Cusp,” in the May 2015 issue of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER.
PRESIDENT OBAMA EASES UP ON TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO CUBA
It’s long overdue, but today’s announcement by President Obama that he is reinstating formal diplomatic relations with Cuba after six decades in the cold is exhilarating. I congratulate the President...
Cuban Soul–Meet three Cubans who personify the nation’s charismatic spirit
Hollywood depictions of post-revolutionary Cuba–streets lined with vintage 1950s American cars; walls plastered with revolutionary slogans; ox-drawn plows tilling tobacco fields; sizzling salsa-filled nights–only hint at the country’s larger-than-life persona....
Join me in Colombia for a special 12-day adventure motorcycle tour, Oct 7-18, 2015
Exciting news! In October 2015 I’ll lead a thrilling 12-day “Heart of Colombia” tour as Guest of Honor in the second of Motolombia’s ‘Motorcycle Legends’ tour series.In 2010 and 2011,...
Join me in Mill Valley, CA, for a presentation of “Titillating Tales Told by the Titans of Travel”
I’m delighted to join an illustrious group of fellow travel journalists for an evening presentation of readings on the theme: “Sex, Mishaps and Adventure: Titillating Tales Told by the Titans...
National Geographic sponsors my Colombia photo exhibition in NYC and DC
National Geographic Society and the Colombian Ministry of Tourism are sponsoring my photo exhibition on Colombia at the Colombian Consulate, NYC, June 26 & 27; and the Colombian Embassy, Washington,...
Sensational 9-day group motorcycle tour in Cuba
I just returned from leading a sensational 9-day motorcycle tour of Cuba for Texas-based adventure motorcycle touring company MotoDiscovery. Wow! What a trip! Our program–officially a “people-to-people educational exchange”–was offered...
National Geographic Expeditions introduces Colombia trips
I’m thrilled to announce that National Geographic Expeditions has announced the launch of an 11-day Colombia itinerary: “Discovering Colombia.” Even better, I’ll be leading three of the five slated departures...
