Travel

It has been a while, but I finally had a chance to catch up with James Maverick, the proprietor of the site Maverick Traveler.  I’ve done interviews with him before… read more

The explosive growth of Airbnb has been impressive, to say the least. Like many “platform” businesses, it was initially created out of necessity. It all started in 2007, when two… read more

With American cities becoming less and less appealing, men of all ages have been starting to wonder if there’s a better place to call home. Skyrocketing costs of living, degradation… read more

Under Paris, France, is a network of ancient quarries mined for building stone. It was dug for centuries during the middle Ages. Later on, as Paris kept growing and needed… read more

I’ve been writing about America and its culture for over a decade, but I’m afraid I’m not as knowledgeable about the entire country as I would like to be. Nearly… read more

On 8 February 2016, President Obama signed into law the “International Megan’s Law,” the latest legislation to impose more restrictions on Americans’ freedom to travel abroad. As usual, the focus… read more

Are you considering a life-changing leap to greener pastures? This is an overview of some legal issues you’ll need to understand before you squeeze into an economy-class A380 seat and… read more

As ROK readers already know, I’m a big fan of the Philippines, having lived there for part of last year. Indeed, I just released Do the Philippines, a book on… read more

As I prepare to leave this city that I’ve called home for so long (too long, in fact), I can only look back and wonder why I didn’t leave sooner…. read more

I have lived in Tucson, Arizona for a few years, and I have become very acquainted with the city. It has a population of over 500,000 and is situated a… read more