Daily Archives: July 9, 2019

On The Acquisition Of Local Knowledge

Posted on July 9, 2019 by nathanalbright

How is it that someone becomes a master of one’s local terrain?  We live in a world where it is easy to travel around the world by plane or by boat, and there are a great many places where one … Continue reading →

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Book Review: There’s No Toilet Paper…On The Road Less Traveled

Posted on July 9, 2019 by nathanalbright

There’s No Toilet Paper…On The Road Less Traveled, edited by Doug Lansky I have read some of Doug Lansky’s work and it has struck me as somewhat mixed, and that was my impression of these travel essays as well.  Travel … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Signspotting

Posted on July 9, 2019 by nathanalbright

Signspotting:  Absurd And Amusing Signs From Around The World, compiled by Doug Lansky When one reads road signs, it is worthwhile to appreciate on their absurdity.  At times a given sign may seem to make sense when the elements are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Titanic Awards

Posted on July 9, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Titanic Awards:  Celebrating The Worst Of Travel, by Doug Lansky Having been amused by some of the author’s previous work, I must say that there was at least some irritation I found with this book.  At times it appeared … Continue reading →

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