At 444 acres and 5.1 miles of trails, Conway Robinson State Forest is one of the smallest forests owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Driving on U.S. 29 in Prince William County, VA, it is very easy to overlook this tiny patch of land, especially with its older and much more famous brother next door: […]
Namibian Safari: The Logistics
Anthea and I recently went on a safari to Namibia, a truly once in a lifetime experience. Since then, a few people have asked me about the logistics that go in to planning a safari, especially in a country as relatively unknown to Americans as Namibia. Below are a few things that went in to the planning phase of the safari. Step 1: […]
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass
Southwest Airlines has typically been one of the higher rated US airlines, and now that JetBlue has announced they will start charging for checked baggage, that leaves Southwest as the only major US airline to let your “bags fly free.” However, one of the greatest – and often unannounced – perks of Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program is its […]