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Smith Rock and the Oregon High Desert

Notes on Central Oregon and the famed Monkey-Face on Smith Rock.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Living Beneath El Capitan

What is it like to live in Yosemite Valley? An interview with a local resident.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Zion Canyon and the Theology of Sin

Zion Canyon, a perfect place to ponder Mormonism and the politics of sexuality.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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The Mars Crew in Owens Valley

Owen's Valley with the Mars Research crew during the search for extraterrestrial life.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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The Ġbejna Journals in Malta

From Neolithic seafarers to modern refugees, the hidden history of Malta is written in cheese.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Puffin Rally to theLátrabjarg Cliffs

On a road trip to Iceland's remote Westfjords, I explore the decline of the iconic Atlantic Puffin.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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The Sea Cats ofCap de Creus

In a road trip to Spain's Mediterranean coast, I ponder the value of itinerary-free travel.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Madrid to Cuenca

Midnight tapas in Madrid, the plains of La Mancha and ancient alleys in Cuenca.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Pomerania and a Pomeranian Feast

Celebrating a family feast in the strange, modern setting of Pomerania, land of my ancestors.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Andalucia and theMission in the Sun

Exploring small towns of Iberia, where some of Europe's most fabled cheeses were born.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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Bavaria and the Constellation Gallia

Exploring the Bavarian and Swiss alps in search of the region's famous handmade cheeses.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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The Essaouira Murex

Notes on travel to Morocco's Atlantic coast city of Essaouira, where I explore the Jimi Hendrix fable and the historical blue dye everpresent in each back alley.

By T.DEMO Nov 01, 2025

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