Daily Archives: June 20, 2023

Failures Of Communication

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

Both the study of as well as the failure to successfully communicate have long been characteristic of my existence, and such was the case upon my arrival in Morocco. The problem started a bit before. Normally, in the travel plans … Continue reading →

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Morocco: A Land Of Frontiers

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

When Americans think of the word border, we usually think of tidy lines on a map that separate one polity from another. Overlapping and uncertain claims are to be tidied up through the work of diplomats who make compromises and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sardinia In Ancient Times

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

Sardinia In Ancient Times, by Edmund Bouchier Sardinia is one of those quirky places that exist around the world that have not been truly under their own indigenous rulership for a long time. This is not to say that the … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Pasteleria Versailles

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Pasteleria Versailles is located at a key location in the terminal of Lisbon International Airport, and as is frequently the case when I eat, location matters a great deal, even if it is not one of the factors that … Continue reading →

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A Cozy Little Airport

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the glories of traveling is getting to see odd and quirky airports over the course of one’s travels. A great many of the airports one sees as a traveler are massive monstrosities of multiple terminals and labyrinthine paths … Continue reading →

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Dawn In The Azores

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

Although I am by no means a morning person, I must say that as our plane was descending into Ponta Delgada in the Azores, there was a beautiful sunrise that could be seen through the windows on the other side … Continue reading →

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