Why going inside the Great Pyramid of Giza may not be worth it
When I first arrived at the Pyramid complex in Giza, my first thought was to visit as many Pyramids as I could, …
Tales: A Rigged Meter on a Cairo Cab from the Pyramids
A rigged meter on a Cairo Cab from the Pyramids is a tale in which comparison and context is important. This story starts …
Is Egypt worth visiting?
Perhaps, Egypt like India, is not a country you can like in seven days. Or a month. It takes a mastery of basic Arabic, interactions with locals and perhaps, battles with countless taxi and Uber drivers to feel comfortable being there.
Eight reasons to visit the California Academy of Sciences (Part 2)
This is a continuation from ‘Eight reasons to visit the California Academy of Sciences (Part 1)‘. The reason why I split this …
The Travelling Squid’s birthday wish for 2016
Today marks the day of my youthful 66th birthday. That’s the age on my Facebook page, and thanks to all who have indulged …
Visit The Workshop in Ho Chi Minh for a great pour over
Now just in case you’re wondering why this post is somewhat out of the blue from my slew of posts on the …
Visit Kokkari Estiatorio in San Francisco for great Greek food
Located in the financial district of San Francisco, Kokkari Estiatorio is home to possibly one of the best Greek food you can …
Eight reasons to visit the California Academy of Sciences (Part 1)
If there was a museum you had to visit while in San Francisco, it would have to be the California Academy of Sciences. …
The Curious Elderly Gentleman From Across The Bar
Now if you’re thinking that this would turn out to be some sugar-daddy romance novel of sorts, sorry to disappoint, but please …
Review: Wine tour with Green Dream Tours to Hagafen Cellars (Part 3)
This is a continuation from the previous post, ‘Review: Wine tour with Green Dream Tours to Nicholson Ranch (Part 2)‘. Now I …