Tag: Boating

Black Gold and the Golden Rule

Black Gold and the Golden Rule Photo by Terry Wha, via Flickr (Creative Commons)

In Nigeria, Africa's leading petrostate, a local oil worker named Sunday had every reason for rage and despair, but as Jeffrey Tayler discovered, he turned the other cheek.

Read More »


Environmentalists Protest Launch of Hawaii Superferry

Photo courtesy of Hawaii Superferry

Island-hopping Hawaii visitors now have a new way to get from Oahu to Maui or Kauai besides flying: the Hawaii Superferry Alakai, a giant catamaran that can haul 866 people and 282 cars. But not everyone is overjoyed with the new travel option. Hundreds protested the launch of the Superferry yesterday, including surfers who paddled out into the water, blocking the ferry from entering Lihue harbor in Kauai for more than an hour.

Read More »


“The Odyssey”: The Sir Ian McKellen Audio Version

Match the world-class thespian with the iconic travel tale, and Frank Bures believes you get one of the best readings ever recorded.

Read More »


Yukon Summer Sky

Yukon Summer Sky Photos by JDB99, via Flickr.

A century ago, Canada's Yukon River carried dreamers from around the world in search of gold. Laurie Gough recently followed in their wake and found a multi-national assemblage immersed in love, languor and a valiant quest to save a runaway honey-baked ham.

Read More »


Traveling in Watercolor

sunset Photo illustration by Michael Yessis.

Mr. Spencer built a boat in his backyard and then disappeared. Decades later, Michael Yessis tracks down his former neighbor and discovers an unexpected path to adventure.

Read More »