A tribute to a great man who leaves a legacy of love and laughter. — CONTENTS: Prologue Act 1: The Unknown King of Comedy Act 2: The Last King of Yacht Week Act 3: The Irish Ripcord Act 4: The Sandwich Foreman Act 5: Your Mom’s a Good Lookin’ Lady Act 6: Skybox Soulmates Epilogue

Better judgment blinded by visions of epic aerial footage, I threw caution to the wind one too many times at Cotopaxi volcano. If you dare provoke the drone gods, be prepared to answer to the supreme authority of their earthly avatar. — As a child, the feeling of shame that comes from the disapproving reprimand of an adult is enough to shrink us to nothing. In an instant, all youthful innocence is lost. It’s that moment we know we’ve been caught — and we’re truly guilty.

On Christmas Eve in Aruba, we gave up our search for weapons, and went hunting for rum. Incredibly, we found both. — As a non-violent person dedicated to helping people, one wouldn’t expect my older brother’s Washington D.C. apartment to boast an armory of exotic weapons. During my first trip to Australia, I was ecstatic to find a rare left-handed boomerang for Brett. His collection began with this simple novelty gift. …

The Lyrarakis family has been dedicated to sustainable winemaking since the 1960s — and protecting vulnerable fruits of the vine since the 1990s. — Many associate Greece with ouzo, raki and other high-gravity digestifs that sometimes singe the hairs from the surface of your tongue. Yet, despite its ideal climate for viticulture (→ grape cultivation), Greece has historically fallen short when it comes to viniculture (→ grape cultivation, specific to wine).

Long after an unusually-hilarious experience at the Minoan Palace of Knossos, we (humbly) learned that a little bit of homework before our trip would have gone a long way. — There’s something to be said for the concept of blind travel. With limited prior knowledge of a new country, city or culture, one may end up leaving with a more profound first impression. …

New Year’s Eve in Ecuador is a passionate, explosive mix of street partying, cross-dressing and publicly burning away the demons of the past. Strap on your stilettos, jump through the flames and discover how this tiny country gives a warm, wild welcome to the New Year. — On December 26, 2018, we began a 3-month chapter in Ecuador’s capital city: Quito. This is a first-hand account of our experience in the days that followed.

Moroccan architecture is diverse, colorful, unique…often stunning…and sometimes, completely hidden from view. — The deceptive beauty of Moroccan architecture is a dynamic we first noticed while wandering the medina of Marrakech. Our guide described the phenomenon as blind architecture: the beauty hidden behind every wall. While certain structures — such as mosques or palaces — display outward beauty to the world around them…