Two Writers, 50 States, Endless Stories
Posted in Discuss, Go, Massachusetts, New York, Read on Oct 7th, 2009
Like author Bonnie Tsui, whom I interviewed for World Hum about her new book, American Chinatown: A People’s History of Five Neighborhoods, there has always been a Chinatown neighborhood in my life. But, unlike Tsui, whose trips to Chinatown offered a chance to connect with her family and heritage, mine have always been a chance [...]
What’s one thing you don’t want to see on a road trip?
The “check engine” light.
I was on a two-lane farm road between the small towns of Graham and Bryson, Texas, when mine twinkled on and changed my weekend. I pulled over and heard liquid gushing from the car.
I was alone, it was Saturday evening, and [...]
Posted in Alaska, Go, Maine, Oregon, Stay, Three-fer Friday on Oct 2nd, 2009
There’s a lot of go-see-do to travel. But, every now and again, weather puts the kibosh on out and about plans. (Phew.) Here, some rooms we’re happy to get stranded in.
Today’s Three-fer Friday guest writer is Hilary Nangle. When it comes to the go-see-do (and get stranded) of Maine, she’s our must-read writer of [...]
