– 6 Sites in 6 Days; 3830 Kilometres – I’ve been a traveler all my life. Circled the globe 4 or 5 times before my 40th birthday and lived in half a dozen countries. Been through all 50 states; most of them twice, and a handful visited more times than I can count. I’ve been more places with Mileage Club Rewards than most of my … Continue reading Bus Tour Deserves a Mileage Club
– Rest & Relaxation in Poland – One of the most refreshing things about Europe is the priority it’s citizens give to rest and relaxation. Americans drive themselves into early graves with long work weeks and short vacations. In Poland, the government actually sponsors stays (for nationals and residents) in one of the many spas located throughout the country. It has become our habit to … Continue reading Polonica Zdroj (Spa)
– Daily Adventures in Strzelin – Enough with the mountain man stuff… let’s do something different! Instead of reminiscing about past adventures in the Rocky Mountains, today we’ll have some travel fun. Since many of my friends in Texas and Idaho have expressed interest and curiosity in my new home, Ela and I decided to take you on a video tour. I’m confident this trip … Continue reading Video Tour of Suburban Poland
– Some Things Never Change – I was tired of looking out windows of aircraft… bored to the bone with the whole flying experience. Even in the Business Class comfort of the ‘80s and ‘90s – when Baked Alaska was still served and alcohol was free – international flights had lost their magic. There was nothing exciting about sitting in a flying cigar tube sharing … Continue reading Repatriation for an Expat
– My Health Care Experience in Poland – I was uninsured from Obamacare to Medicare (which was 2021 for me). Most of that time, I lived off the grid in the Idaho backcountry. I did not get paid for being an amateur adventurer and only occasionally worked for wages as a guide, packer, or cook. Since neither vocation provided social benefits, I went without health … Continue reading Surgery in a Foreign Land
