World Ambler

Stories and Lessons Learned from Wandering the Globe

Last-Minute Drives to Other States

Days bleed together when you’re on the road. Dates, hours, and alarm clocks become mere suggestions. Your time is filled with long drives...

If you ever find yourself in zipping through Montana I recommend two things: First, slowing down. Second, stopping in a town posing as a...

I think I’m starting to get the hang of this Montana thing. Yesterday, before pushing off for Glacier National Park, my friend and I...

Yesterday at about 10:30 am, my friend Tonya and I set out for Butte. The nearly two-hour drive was a pleasant one. 90 East runs right...

I used to listen to a motivational speaker who loved to say, "The best time to use a map is before you get lost in the woods." It was...

Lisbon, Portugal 5:20 pm The last day for any journey is always a bit sad, at least for me. Regardless of how eye-opening or adventurous...

7:30 pm Coimbra, Portugal This morning I ambled through streets with melodic names like Sa Da Bandeira and Rua de Tomar. Avenues that may...

5:54 pm Coimbra, Portugal This evening I walked past a packed little concert hall minutes before a Fado performance. Fado, is kind of a...

6:51 pm Porto, Lisbon Tomorrow I bid farewell to Porto. I ended up extending my stay by a day so I could take one final stroll around...

4:57 pm Braga, Portugal This morning I headed over to Sao Bento Station located in the heart of Porto. I've noticed regardless of what...