Getting "screeched in" in Newfoundland

Fun Friday: Kissing a Cod

I went to Canada and kissed a cod. No, that’s not a weird analogy, I actually put my lips on a scaly fish and gave it a smooch. I was in St. John’s for a work conference and the locals explained that this is how visitors become honorary Newfoundlanders. So of course I didn’t ask questions…

Costa Rica wildfire

Costa Rica: En Fuego!

Rome is burning. Except not so much Rome, and definitely Costa Rica. So to rephrase: Costa Rica is burning. Every day during the week I spent in Costa Rica, fires sprung up everywhere. Not a day passed when the pleasant, smoky smell of a burn didn’t filled the air. But unfortunately, the reality of the…

mahi mahi burrito

Here, Fishy Fishy!

Did the title of this post remind you of the Bert and Ernie sketch on Sesame Street? That’s all I can think about when I hear the phrase “Here, fishy fishy!” In case you need a memory jog, here’s the clip: This clip reminds me of fishing with my brother when I get fish after…

lionfish hunting ocean

The Lion(fish)’s Share

This week I’m pleased to offer a series of guest posts by P. Andrew Och, a very talented journalist and photographer. Och and I have freelanced together numerous times. Enjoy his tales and insights from his recent trip to Grand Cayman Island. All articles and photos are by P. Andrew Och, unless otherwise noted. Have you…

Fishermen on Galata Bridge

Love It or Leave It

I know this blog hasn’t been around that long, dear readers (all two of you), but I’m going to let you behind the curtain a little bit. I’m going to divulge a dirty little secret about myself that really hit me when I was in Istanbul. Here it goes… I skip a lot of “must see” attractions…