J Strout
I have always had a passion for travel and adventure, choosing month-long backpacking trips over shorter, simpler ventures. I have traveled through most European countries, many Eastern European countries and lived in Armenia for two years while in the Peace Corps.
I also enjoy travel in the U.S. and frequently hike in the Olympic Mountains in the Pacific Northwest. My partner and I sail and are in the process of planning our permanent retirement sailing around the world.
Recent Posts
As winter drags on the idea of taking a break somewhere warm becomes very appealing.
Chinese cooking emphasizes the quality of the raw ingredients and original spices, and this is...
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland's wide network of trails is a...
Although Ecuador straddles the equator, the coastal waters and mountainous terrain keep the weather of...
The Great Barrier Reef is the best known of the World Heritage Sites, but these...
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The Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris is a gothic landmark of the city and recognized...
Croatia has been a popular destination for Europeans for years, but North Americans are only...
Romania is a mostly-undiscovered treasure when it comes to travel despite a complex and fascinating...
Those who enjoy luxury will discover that Dubai has raised lavishness to an art form.
Thai food is a delicious blend of Asian style dishes enhanced with Indian spices such...
There’s something eerie about old abbeys and monasteries that seems to raise goose bumps even...