Border crossing hysteria

Published: Fri, 05/16/25

May 16, 2025Okanagan Valley - Canada “Good luck crossing the border coming back. Canadians are getting stopped and searched by US authorities you…

Bernie Sanders loves private enterprise

Published: Fri, 05/09/25

Updated: Fri, 05/09/25

May 9, 2025Southwest USA “You think I’m going to be sitting in line at United?! That’s the only way (via private airline) you can get around. No…

Stuck in Africa

Published: Fri, 05/02/25

May 2, 2025Scottsdale Arizona “This area looks pretty sketchy. Sure hope we don’t break down!” (Can’t read the full email – click here for the online…

Is a South African Braai better than a BBQ in Utah?

Published: Sat, 04/26/25

Apr 26, 2025Near Pretoria, South Africa“Get that fire going otherwise it will be too late to eat!” (Can’t read the full email – click here for the…

Money loves speed – these Africans get it, do you?

Published: Fri, 04/18/25

Updated: Fri, 04/18/25

Apr 18, 2025Somewhere in Namibia: “Do we really need to pay these guys to secure our car? We’re on the main street!” (Can’t read the full email –…

Stuck in the wild without WIFI

Published: Fri, 04/11/25

Updated: Fri, 04/11/25

Apr 11, 2025Somewhere in Namibia: “What happened? Feels like everyone who lives here is shopping for groceries at the same time!” (Can’t read the full…

Small 3rd World café implements profit tactic with aplomb

Published: Thu, 04/03/25

Apr 3, 2025Windhoek, Namibia “Would any of you care for a nice lemon meringue pie, freshly made just now?” (Can’t read the full email – click here for…

Mole to die for in Arizona?

Published: Fri, 03/28/25

Updated: Sun, 03/30/25

Mar 28, 2025Tucson Arizona: “Whoa – the bill is that much? Those were some e pensive Margaritas!” (Can’t read the full email – click here for the…

Spring Equinox brings heat and uncertainty

Published: Fri, 03/21/25

Mar 21, 2025Tucson Arizona: “Is Tim Horton’s still a Canadian Company?” (Can’t read the full email – click here for the online version.) “May you live…

Local restaurateur about to be disappointed

Published: Fri, 03/14/25

Mar 14, 2025Tucson Arizona: “Where is this place? It’s supposed to be right around here.” (Can’t read the full email – click here for the online…