World Bazaars

I love world bazaars. Souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they’re just so much fun to prowl in. By definition bazaars are shopping quarters… especially in the middle east. They were probably the precursors to our flea markets, shopping malls, and supermarkets all rolled into one. The word seems to have originated in [...]

Travelers Diarrhea

OK… We might as well talk about it and not mince words… diarrhea…. The trots, Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, tourista… call it what you will, if you travel, you may have to put up with this one day. Country and city names aside, you can get diarrhea anywhere. It may be the water… even if [...]