My odometer hasn't turned over in eight weeks.
World Traveler-Author Allan Karl with Neale Bayly. Part One of Four
Posted on August 24, 2014
In this four-part podcast series, I'll introduce you to a couple of my friends who've traveled the world on motorcycles.
Runnin’ Shotgun with Dad and a CB Radio
Posted on July 15, 2014
In preparation for our bi-annual road trip, Dad installed a mobile CB unit in the station wagon and everyone in the family chose their "handles," which was sort of like choosing your Twitter name today.
Chattanooga, You’re More than Your Tourist Traps!
Posted on July 8, 2014
Headed from Cherokee, North Carolina to Chattanooga, Tennessee I started seeing billboards for Rock City and its sister properties on Lookout Mountain everywhere. They gave me a Wall Drug Store feeling.
Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Posted on July 1, 2014
I created this free guide to planning a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just click the link below. No registration required.
Planning a Family Vacation Road Trip? Here’s My Advice
Posted on June 28, 2014
July is prime family vacation and road trip season. I'm a people watcher, and since I am often alone on the road I get plenty of opportunities to observe families on vacation.
FDR’s Little White House and the Joy of Solo Travel
Posted on June 22, 2014
Coming home from my recent swing through the Deep South I found myself northeast of Columbus, Georgia on a byway. I came upon a brown highway sign—always a welcome sight to my eyes—that said "FDR's Little White House 15 miles." The arrow pointed left.
Embrace Mindful Minimalism? Try Downsizing, Then We’ll Talk
Posted on May 21, 2014
I must've gotten too smug about downsizing to mindful minimalism.
My TEDx Talk with Neale Bayly: Chance Encounters
Posted on May 1, 2014
When the organizers of TEDx Charlotte gave me and my friend Neale Bayly the opportunity to talk about the role that chance encounters have played in our lives we jumped right in.
Speaking at TEDx Charlotte this week. Watch online, if you can’t attend!
Posted on February 16, 2014
