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Desert Inspiration in Palm Springs
This is another well written article by the SDR's own travel correspondent, and yes, I'm now a firm fan of your writing Amy. This article certainly makes me want to read the guy's book, which I guess is the whole point of writing such an article. Well done, lady. Leaving aside the sad sacks above who quibble about whether the number of golf courses is 300 or 296 or 'lots' - and say, here's an idea, why don't you guys just take off and start counting them? - my own recollection of traveling in the area is that Salton Sea is indeed around an hour or so west of Palm Springs. Unless of course dehydration of that saline sea has caused it to move and to take over some of those golf courses? Why would the precise number of golf courses matter to anyone other than an obsessive golfer anyway? Why in this global recession, would these trolls seek to discourage tourists from visiting Salton Sea? It is a fascinating example of nature in conflict with man's commercial exploitation of an area of natural beauty. If you can elevate your mind from the sea's olefactory drawbacks for long enough to take in the big picture, you will see this is an intriguing example of naturally occurring desolation, of a localised ecological disaster, from which we can learn much. I found the place haunting and well worth a visit. Keep writing Ms Amy. Lovin' your stuff.— March 27, 2013 4:55 a.m.
Last Stop: Rhyolite, NV
Cool!— March 6, 2013 5:54 a.m.
NOLA: Voodoo and the Spirit of the Hurricane
So eerily descriptive Amy. Feels like I was there. Keep 'em coming.— February 19, 2013 11:28 a.m.
Borderlands: Two Days in Ensenada
I so want to go to this place. If there is such an entity as a Mexican Tourist Board, they should hire this lady as their publicist! Loving your photos too, by the way.— January 29, 2013 1:27 a.m.
At the World’s End: Ballarat Ghost Town, Death Valley
Amy, another great trip and article. Are you going to put these and your photos in a book one day? I'd buy it. Dark Tourism. Yeah.— July 9, 2012 4:07 a.m.
At the World’s End: Lake Tōya, Japan
Haunting.— June 5, 2012 10:29 p.m.
Forks, WA – More Than Just a Vampire Weekend
I'm no Twilight fan, but would certainly visit Forks and Washington State for all the delights so appealingly described here. Sounds like the Elks represent a bigger threat than the vampires ...— May 29, 2012 11:26 p.m.
At the World’s End: Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea
Another beautifully written and thought provoking article from this talented travel writer. I have only glimpsed the Salton Sea from far hills myself and was intrigued to learn of its history. This haunting description records yet another of man's futile attempts to work against nature. Will we ever learn? I'm with califcomedy on this issue. Looking forward to hearing about the enigmatic Leonard though.— May 9, 2012 midnight
Last Stop: Pioneertown, CA
'Wouldn't have thought of visiting such a place, but your engaging description makes me want to experience the eeriness and kitschness of it all for myself.— April 20, 2012 5:47 a.m.
At the World’s End: Hiroshima and Miyajima
Thank you for sharing with us your impressions of this emotively historic place. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your moving and beautifully written article.— March 21, 2012 1:32 a.m.