Video Blog: Hostile Border Crossings in Europe
Alec relives two very hostile border crossings in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
As an Old Salt and Navy sailor myself (two West Pac deployments), I know a good dive bar when I see one. And I’ve seen them all from the bars of Singapore to Pattaya Beach, from Tijuana to Olongapo and from Barcelona to Costa Rica. From the Florida Keys to Rio de Janeiro. Not Worth…
Alaska is huge, amazing and best seen and experienced not on a cruise. Here are the best things to do in the Summer from amazing national parks to world class fishing (for both novice or expert) and flightseeing the Alaska Range to museums of Alaskan culture and arts. Kenai Fjords National Park At the edge…
Here are 5 of my favorite places to fish in the US. Alaska If you are a regular reader of this blog, firstly, thank you, and secondly then you know my first trip to Alaska is this June. for those new to this blog, welcome. Alaska is the first of several and exciting fishing expeditions…
This trip wasn’t all fishing and exploring, mostly, but not entirely. I did take some time to visit a few museums and to enjoy native Alaskan art, culture and history. Here are my personal highlights: Anchorage Museum The Anchorage museum was the very first place I hit up on my trip. It is a great…
Stage 2 was the middle part of this trip and kicked off in earnest at Talkeetna. Here are some of the highlights and links to related posts and videos. Side Trip & Misadventure Before heading to Talkeetna, I spent the day with my Navy buddy Huck and we had a nice lunch in Wasilla and…