As the Tom Buhl Graphics business was winding downward I was fortunate to be able to write articles for a client's travel newsletter plus his various syndicated columns. Despite not having a passport until 2002, I was able to get lots of stampings over the next decade.

In addition to traveling for publishing, I visited Europe when my daughter was there for her junior year in Dusseldorf and a post-grad Fulbright year in Berlin. Those were convenient to explore other European cities and countries. Great fun.

Favorites included: Ireland, Belize, Budapest, Genoa, Tortuga Bay (Dominican Republic), Wit's End Ranch (Colorado) and New York City (naturally).

Travel writing links with summaries

Travel writers also read lots of books on travel and other cultures. For a sample of books I found valuable, check out Book Impressions.

Weaver at Maggie's in County Donegal, Ireland's northwest corner