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A Two-Person State Tour, part 2
In Part 2 of this richly detailed and slyly funny travelogue, Contributing Authors DJ Chuck Small and Ozmoe prove that North Carolina’s Triangle and coast are far more than postcards and pulled pork. Their local insights will make you want to pack your bags immediately.
A Two-Person Tour, part 1
It’s a rare treat when two TNOCS voices join forces for a road trip across an entire state—one that mixes lived-in detail with sharp-eyed commentary.
In this spirited tour, Contributing Authors Ozmoe and Chuck Small crisscross North Carolina’s mountains, cities, and small-town quirks, stopping often for history, scenery, and (of course) food.
Music Helps Keep the Lights On
A wistful, sharply observed journey through the barely-beating heart of a roadside Vegas satellite where Latin Pop and “The Price Is Right Live” might be the future.
Contributing Author Alex Chrisman captures the crumbling charm and improbable resilience of Primm, a place where the bugs still flock, the dice still roll, and the music—just barely—plays on.
The Syrians
We meet so many people throughout our life’s travels. And in this latest episode of “The Imperfect Traveler,” Contributing Author thegue is reminded of some of them today
Zen and the Art of Masochism
“… a sacred state to achieve in a world full of material distractions.”
It sounds wonderful. And it’s in Part 3 of “Japan, Lost and Found” from our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria
The 7-Eleven Effect
Our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria is back with a tale of ramen noodles, heavy luggage, and, of course, the Father of Modern Economics. It’s all in the latest chapter of his mini-series: “Japan: Lost and Found”
“Okay, so what makes Japan so special? Why this need to go back… and back…?”
For the answer, join our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria for the first chapter in a in a new mini-series: “Japan: Lost and Found”
The Land Down Under
Deftly avoiding both errant marsupials and local bar dust-ups, it’s Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds, who returns with a final, fond remembrance of an unforgettable year in the real Land Of Oz
We’ve been fortunate to have our Contributing Author and friend Pauly Steyreen share his fascinating experiences while living in “The Roof of the World.” Join him for a final look: reflections about his life in Nepal – and how it has effected his life at home
eBay, schmee-Bay. If you are really serious about securing those fun, rare collectables, do what Contributing Author Chuck Small does: hit the road, bring some cash, and get ready to make a deal
The Land Down Under
Intrepid Adventurer and Slayer of Spiders JJ Live At Leeds is back, with tales from the Land of the (alleged) Inverse Coriolis Effect.
What would the summer be without a road trip? Come along with Contributing Author Chuck Small, who knows all too well: there’s no place like home.
Contributing Author Pauly Steyreen is back to share his fascinating experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal