Kenny Minker
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The Current
Haiku This blue tide loves me Enfolds me, lifts me, tucks me Takes my breath away *** When I was young, a trip to the beach always included warnings about the dangers of riptides, warnings issued seriously enough to get through to the mind of a child...
By Kenny Minker3 months ago in Poets
Pearl Canyon Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
Leo was tired and his neck hurt, thanks to a long, uncomfortable ride on the night train. But, his mood was upbeat. After several dull weeks cooped up at home during his seasonal employment furlough, the circled day on his calendar had finally arrived. Vacation day.
By Kenny Minker8 months ago in Futurism
Oxapampa: German Heritage in the Peruvian Jungle
Peru’s travel industry is centered on the coast and Cusco. The coast includes the capital city of Lima, beach resorts like Mancora, and other major cities like Arequipa and Trujillo. Cusco is a beautiful city that provides access to Machu Picchu, the country’s top tourist attraction.
By Kenny Minker10 months ago in Wander
Seaside Charm and River Restoration in Southwest England
In the summer of 2023, my partner and I spent three months slow traveling and working remotely in Europe. The general idea was to spend around one month each in three countries. This was modeled after my previous visit to Europe, in which I stayed in Estonia, Germany, and Slovenia. This time, we chose Slovakia, Germany, and the UK.
By Kenny Minker10 months ago in Wander
Picking up a Hitchhiker Was a Highlight of My Cross-Country Road Trip
When you drive past a hitchhiker, you have a few brief moments to make a decision. The obvious choice is always not to stop. Picking them up means risking letting a crazy person in your car — maybe leading to awkward conversations, solicitations, or worse. Sadly, my generation grew up with stern warnings against hitching rides or picking up hitchers. So, it’s easy to assume the worst about anyone who’s still attempting this form of travel.
By Kenny Minker10 months ago in Wander
Beautiful Central Slovakia: Žilina and Terchová
When my partner and I spent a few months travelling in Europe in 2023, we started off in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital on its western border with Austria. Then, we ventured east into Slovakia’s mountainous northern region. We spent a week in Žilina, the country's 4th largest city, near the borders with Czechia and Poland. Then, we headed to the nearby village of Terchová to explore the Malá Fatra mountains.
By Kenny Minker10 months ago in Wander
The 2017 Solar Eclipse and My Zero-Photo Road Trip
Some travelers carry high-quality camera gear and take “serious” photos. Others snap an endless stream of grinning iPhone selfies in front of every mildly interesting site they pass by. Either way, most of us consider some form of photography to be a vital part of travel.
By Kenny Minker10 months ago in Wander
