Category Archives: you should’ve been there

The stories we tell years after the final whistle sounds.

The Devil Went Down to Jeonju

Oh, right, I do paint things, not just write up travel diaries, right?

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That time I went to Germany for a couple of weeks

I never did get around to posting the entire story of the World Cup in Germany in 2006. This is the original trip report, and, except for some dead links and a little clarification, hasn’t been retroactively edited. The text … tell me more

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Brazil 2014: Epilogue

In this episode, we go home and write up all the miscellaneous details that didn’t fit in the rest of the story.

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Brazil 2014: Rio de Janeiro

In this episode, we almost don’t make it to the final.

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Brazil 2014: Brasília

In this episode, we walk around the capital.

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Brazil 2014: Salvador

In this episode, a lot of cultural notes, makeup tips, and street hustles.

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Brazil 2014: Recife

In this episode, we’re either at the beach or in traffic.

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Brazil 2014: Boston

Here’s where the story begins: A boring introductory chapter explaining exactly how we managed to plan a month of travel over 7 cities all over a huge country.

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Eu fui! Brazil 2014: Prologue

Been home for over a month, so I figure it’s time to write this mess of a tour diary. This will be in chapters by city, so settle in for a whole lotta words. Photos, almost all unlabeled, are here; … tell me more

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the great fight north

When they announced MLS Cup 2010 would be held in Toronto, Mike and I immediately knew we’d attend even if the Revs weren’t involved. We’ve got non-soccer buddies who live just blocks from BMO Field, and it’s an easy, if … tell me more

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