Japanese Homestay: Yugawara Hot Springs (Onsen)
I was on a blind date. Not with an unseen woman, but a destination about which I had not the
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Images from Independence Street: Istanbul’s Istiklal Cadessi
On the European side of Istanbul lies the district of Beyoğlu and right up the middle of what was once
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The Istanbul Promenade: Istiklal Caddesi
Istiklal Caddesi: Independence Street in Istanbul I still come here even though I know I will probably not buy anything.
Read MoreKevin Revolinski – Writer/Photographer
Kevin Revolinski is a freelance writer/photographer who specializes in travel. His articles and photography have appeared in many publications worldwide
Read MoreThe Mad Traveler’s A to Z of Travel
A hearty thank you to Traveling Ted for roping me into this A to Z of Travel chain blog. I’ll
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Book Review: Egypt: A Short History by Robert L. Tignor
A trip to Egypt is a trip into the maw of history. While some travelers can be content skipping along
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Turkish Coffee: Its Past and Your Future
Though you can find coffee beans around the world, from Sumatra to Guatemala, they originated in Ethiopia. The popular theory
Read MoreEgypt Meets Wisconsin: Cleopatra Arrives in Milwaukee
Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt Here’s your chance to stand between two sixteen-foot tall stone statues
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Do You Buy Local Crafts When You Travel?
So my visit to a Maasai village, which I blogged about a couple weeks ago, didn’t exactly fill me with
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Madison Hikes: The Other Part of the Arboretum
Right smack in the middle of Madison, Wisconsin, a city of lakes is… another lake. Unlike the two biggies (Lakes
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Five Dishes I Brought Home from my Travels
Without a doubt one of the best parts of traveling is exploring a destination’s cuisine. (Er, unless it results in
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Book Review: Balthasar’s Odyssey by Amin Maalouf
I loved history enough to major in it in college, and literature enough to give it an equal study. So
Read MoreThe Mad Traveler Reading List 2011
“You can cover a great deal of country in books.” — Andrew Lang I firmly believe one can and should
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About The Mad Traveler
The Short Story: Kevin Revolinski is the author of 16 books, including Stealing Away: Stories, 60 Hikes Madison, Backroads and
Read MoreThe Yogurt Man Cometh: Sample Chapter
Now also available as an e-book for Kindle and Kobo! Click image to order on Amazon or contact the author
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A Sultan-sized Souvenir: Buying a Turkish Carpet
It’s the most beautiful thing you will ever walk all over. Much more than a trinket or a shell with
Read MorePhoto Monday: Syria’s Basilica of St. Simeon
Dramatic travel stories. When they are happening to us, it is perhaps a nightmare. Certainly the time I got deathly
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A Packer Fan Around the World: Game Day, Bangkok
It’s 2:30 am on a Monday in Bangkok and I’m watching Poland and Serbia playing professional handball and trying to
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Eagles, Eagles and More Eagles
This coming Saturday, January 15, the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota is hosting its 7th annual Golden Eagle Survey.
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A Life More Ordinary: Reflections on Shoveling and Suitcases
I once met a Guatemalan woman who told me of her childhood when she was part of the armed resistance
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