World Hum’s Most Read: May 3-9

What We Loved This Week: L.A. Mariachis, Taybeh Beer, Owen’s First Road Trip

So Long, Virtual Magic Kingdom

Paris Is ‘Still Paris’

In Patagonia, In Patagonia

Tim Patterson packs his fleece and long underwear, and enters the Twilight Zone where corporate branding meets the multilayered reality of place. 

Should I Quit Law School so I can Travel the World?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

‘The Worst Guidebook Writer Ever’?

Lonely Planet author Robert Reid reviews Thomas Kohnstamm’s “Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?” and weighs in on the controversy surrounding it

Thomas Kohnstamm’s Lonely Planet: The Firestorm Around ‘Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?’

The author of a new book that purports to explore the underside of travel writing is taking a lot of hits. Frank Bures asks him about the controversy he’s stirred up and his take on the guidebook industry.

Have a Hockey Night in Canada

From Montreal to Sault Ste. Marie, the sport is the country’s greatest passion. Eva Holland explains where to go to indulge—and who you need to know.

Promised Land Closed

And other odd and unlikely signs from around the world. Aficionado Doug Lansky, editor of the book “Signspotting,” recounts his 10 favorites.

10 Sizzling Hot Travel Tips From Sir Francis Bacon

Rolf Potts repackages the 17th century philosopher’s ‘Of Travel’ essay in the manner of a 21st century magazine feature

So Long, Virtual Magic Kingdom

Hi Eva:

From traveling to the theme parks and watching his early cartoons and films, such as “Steamboat Willy” and “Fantasia,” I’d venture the opinion that Walt Disney was one of the great geniuses of our time.

Even though he was from Ohio, his native homeland was the stupendous Spanish city of Rhonda, with its precipitous bridge. I idled and pondered there, wondering if it was true that Sir Walt is cryogenically preserved.

Oh, to live forever. . . .

John M. Edwards