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Italy – touring Tuscany on a Vespa scooter

I’ve always been a bigger motorcycle kind of  guy, favoring large bikes for my rides in the US and elsewhere. But I have to admit, there is some fun to be had riding a little Vespa scooter through the winding roads of Tuscany. This is one of those touristy excursions one can book while visiting

Baku 20 years later – a photo essay

By Tom Mueller I returned to Azerbaijan recently after a bit more than 20 years away, and was excited to see how the country had changed as its fledgling oil industry has matured. I spent many weeks in Baku, the capital city, in 1993-95 as part of the energy industry’s entry to Azerbaijan following the

Driving away the tears in India

Five days in India recently left me with many stories to share. The most touching interaction came about with my driver for the week. His name is Raj. He is 30 years old, he has a three-year-old daughter, and he is very sad. His wife of 10 years died three months ago, leaving him to