Category Archives: Essence of Travel

A Few Bad Meals

Posted on August 7, 2012 by matthew

I have discovered a few bad meals in my travels–and even a famous travel editor has had the same problem. Continue reading →

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My favorite Spam

Posted on July 19, 2012 by matthew

Having a blog means that you get bombarded with spam comments, but this one is awesome. Continue reading →

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Vienna’s Sacher Torte and a Window into Culinary Memory

Posted on July 10, 2012 by matthew

Enjoying Vienna’s famous sacher torte at Schönbrunn Palace provides a culinary travel memory. Continue reading →

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Sachertorte and Predictable Disappointment

Posted on July 9, 2012 by matthew

Tourists allow themselves to be disappointed by expecting too much of a city’s culinary delights – a look at Vienna’s sachertorte Continue reading →

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Far From Home

Posted on February 24, 2012 by matthew

Is it possibly to say “I am from here” and “I am not from here” and both statements be equally correct? Continue reading →

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One Thing You Must Do On Vacation

Posted on January 20, 2012 by matthew

The Sunday paper and your friends will command, “You absolutely must . . . while on vacation.” They are wrong. Continue reading →

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A Winter Prairie

Posted on December 27, 2011 by matthew

Winter in the Midwest. The travel magazines always fail to tell you that the prairies can be as beautiful as the mountains. Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on June 21, 2011 by matthew

Reflections on Comfest Columbus and remembering what is important. Continue reading →

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Misnaming Rockford

Posted on June 16, 2011 by matthew

Rockford is not near Chicago, but they call it Rockford Chicago Airport. How about Sacramento Oakland? Or Austin San Antonio? Or San Antonio Austin? Or…yikes! Continue reading →

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{Insert City Name}: City of Contrasts

Posted on June 13, 2011 by matthew

I keep coming across the same clichés in travel stories, but city of contrasts will always be my favorite. New story by Matthew Stone at bootsnall.com for travel writing week. Continue reading →

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