Taking the bus for long distances has been shown to have the lowest emissions of all transit methods. The BoltBus service between Seattle and Portland is one of the newest, low emissions mass-transit options for trips along the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest. Operated by Greyhound, it’s an upgrade from regular ol’ bus travel […]
Destinations
6 Local Foods to Seek Out in Laos
Most travelers to Southeast Asia are well-prepared for the delights of Thai cuisine. They know their Tom Yum soup from their Som Tam salad, and some are even ready for the “pet, pet” (spicy) factor. But anticipation of Lao food? Not so much. Even though it’s just a hop over the Mekong River from Thailand, […]
The Beauty of Nothing in Baja
Earlier this week I returned from a 5-day trip to the Todos Santos area of Baja, Mexico. A group of 15 of us (11 women and 4 kids) all converged on a big beachfront vacation home to celebrate a friend’s milestone birthday. This area at the southern end of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula is stunning, and […]