Two Takes on Oktoberfest – On and Off the Course
It's hard to imagine the scale of Munich's Oktoberfest if you haven't been. There are more than a dozen "tents" like this.
200 years ago, Bavaria’s Prince Ludwig got married. He threw himself a crazed 5-day bash in Munich that put all other wedding parties in history to shame. Local residents liked it so much, that the party (not the wedding) became... Full Story
Vail: The Best Made Simple
Vail's excellent Ski School is world class - but so is every other aspect of the resort. Courtesy of: Jack Affleck/Vail Resorts
Because I write about travel – especially ski travel – for a living, people constantly ask me for vacation advice. I love to help, but it takes time, so sometimes I cheat. When they ask, “What’s the best place to go skiing?” I usually just say “Vail.”
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Leading Golf Travel Blog to Cover Skiing!
Like making an eagle in golf, skiing deep, fresh powder is as good as it gets!
Many golfers ski and many skiers golf, and both travel for their favorite sports.
I am one of those, and for about fifteen years I have been writing frequently on golf and ski travel all over the globe. Skiing is a little bit easier to get a handle on, since there are a lot less top ski resorts than there are golf courses and resorts around the globe.
I did a couple of ski pieces last... Full Story
Maybe, maybe not. But even though it is brand new, just released, I will go out on a limb and say the first edition of “The Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses” is a pretty safe addition to any avid golf traveler’s library. As for lineage, it is spawned by the folks... Full Story
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Most Expensive Golf Book Ever
Why go on a deluxe trip to play the very best courses of Scotland, the birthplace of golf, with a high-end tour operator like... -
Don’t Let “Bunkergate” Stop You From Rushing to Play Whistling Straits
As soon as I saw the controversy swirling around Dustin Johnson’s 72nd hole penalty to knock him off the top of the Leaderboard... -
Eat, Drink, Golf
If I get one more press release from a hotel offering an Eat, Pray, Love package, I am going to shoot myself. I...
If I get one more press release from a hotel offering an Eat, Pray, Love package, I am going to shoot myself. I have nothing against Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestseller of the same name – my wife read it... Full Story
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What do Barbecue Competitions and Golf Have in Common? More than You Might Think!
I love all things barbecued. That’s reason enough to play golf in some places. Teeing it up on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, for instance... -
iPhone – Sometimes Less is Less
I feel violated. Two weeks ago, Steve Jobs and company broke into my home, changed my computer settings, and stopped my iPhone from working... -
Playing Golf Abroad? Do NOT Bring Your iPhone!
Earlier this year I had the incredible pleasure of playing in the pro-am at the Mayakoba Classic, the only PGA Tour event in Mexico...
Okay, I promise this is my last post about shoes – unless they come out with some really cool skull and crossbone pirate models. In the meantime, let’s talk about the good old US of A. ... Full Story
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Trade in, Trade Up
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Absolutely the Best Way to Keep Your Clubs Dry
Who needs the best golf rain gear money can buy? Not you. Your clubs. If you love golf, you will play in the rain. It... -
The Classic Debate: Style vs Substance
If you are serious about golf and serious about buying a nice pair of golf shoes, your choice is probably going to come down to...