The Weekend Rambler

Always Authentic. Always on its own path.

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  • Travel Advent Dec. 18: Learning Languages

    Why is it that people coming from countries outside of our Western realm of schooling can speak so many languages? The wandering traveler in Morocco can experience a taxi driver with little education that can speak well in six languages. A rambler in Vietnam can encounter a child who speaks at least three languages, hocking…

  • Travel Advent Dec 17: Music to Travel the Aural Planes

    What’s been good about this year, kiddos? Aside from my new interest in bonsai and growing lions mane mushrooms under my sink, I’ve had the privilege to discover and delve in to all sorts of delicious audio delights. And to my delight, so many musicians have been locked up in their studios with nothing to…

  • Travel Advent Dec. 16: Traveling During Corona

    Let’s get political. Not because I’m going to say anything politically driven, but because there’s no way to talk about corona these days without sounding like you’re choosing a side. So let’s talk about corona for travelers — because it’s the strangest time to be a traveler. I was lucky enough to go visit the…

  • Travel Advent Dec. 15: Tiny Country Fascination

    I have an unhealthy fascination with tiny countries. They’re adorable and I love their little egos. I’m fascinated by their history, how they were able to survive for so long and still press on with sovereignty. Why do the likes of Andorra, San Marino, and Liechtenstein still exist, and what do they even do? Why…

  • Travel Advent Dec. 14: El Marinero

    El marinero volviendo de faenar recogiendo sus redes, junto a dos turistas que lo miran y fotografían con las mascarillas puestas…. El marinero está volviendo a su casa, donde su esposa está cocinando el desayuno y su hijo está en su cuarto sin posibilidad de huir de la pantalla. Juan, es marinero desde que tenía…