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National Geographic is very concerned about America’s young people and their lack of global awareness. Based on a study done in late 2006, they realized that the next generation of leaders, workers, and educators coming out of our school system are sorely lacking in basic knowledge of the world around them. We tested the geography [...]

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Population geography is a fascinating study, especially as human population has exploded in the last 100 years. Even if you’ve been under a rock, you’ll have noticed by now that we are crowding up the globe. In 19, 20, 21, you will find an engaging presentation documenting the rise of supercities through recent history. Though [...]

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Officially the world’s cutest use of a bike rack as seen in Solvang, California. Now if the bike rack just wasn’t on a minivan…

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Happy 2008! I traveled a lot in 2007, so as a tribute to the people and places visited this year, here is a sampling of photographs from the past 12 months (most recent first). December: At the Tucson Presidio with my parents (Tom and Libby). September: Pilgrimage to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, [...]

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Flickr’s new Places shows off all the geotagging done by Flickr members: The Places project is our way of saying thank you to all our members who’ve taken the time to put their gorgeous photos on a map. Browse the whole globe, from your hometown to your favorite place, or places you’ve never even heard [...]

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