Welcome to where I chronicle my travels!

I am back home now after recently completing my capstone project for my Master of Arts degree and traveling on Amtrak across the United States.

 

Most Recent Posts

Key West and The Conch Republic

by Oliver | Jan 10, 2017

The dubious title of “Southernmost Point” of the “Continental U.S.A.” is asserted by the city of Key West, Florida. Has the city forgotten it is an island connected to the continent by the “Overseas Highway,” a network of 42 bridges? Or the fact that there are more... read more

Not All Snowbirds Are Alike

by Oliver | Jan 9, 2017

Most snowbirds journey south during the winter, a privileged escape. Not Ahmet, my friend’s Turkish buddy, whom I had the indulgence of connecting with on my getaway from the icy Poconos. Ahmet and I in his condo Ahmet’s first migration was from Europe to Northeastern... read more

South Beach and Art Deco 101

by Oliver | Jan 6, 2017

NOTE: I want to thank everyone for their concern following the violent event that took place today at Fort Lauderdale Airport. I am okay. Thankfully, I was some distance away in Miami Beach reading National Park Service Records on the Art Deco District.  “The industry... read more

Toastmaster

by Oliver | Jan 5, 2017

I occasionally wonder what Marco Polo’s following would have been like. Would he have had more twitter followers than Katy Perry’s 95 million? Keeping track of all his contacts back then must have been a chore. I am sure if Polo was alive today, he would likely be... read more

Miami Beach

by Oliver | Jan 2, 2017

I hope everyone’s New Year is off to a great start! Mine started by roughing it overnight at the Fort Lauderdale Airport due to expensive accommodations over the holiday. Proudly, I was able to use all public transportation the following day to get to Miami. There is... read more