Rage Against The Machine – Part II

Yesterday I blogged about the new security measures in U.S. airports that offer the traveler the option of essentially appearing naked to a TSA employee or being groped by one. I suggested that if Kingdom citizens object to such treatment they do so not only because of its striking similarity to pornography and sexual assault but … Continue reading “Rage Against The Machine – Part II”

Rage Against The Machine – Part I

The new security measures in U.S. airports offer the traveler the option of a full body scan that presents a naked picture of the traveler to the TSA employee paid to gawk (see image). And yes, if you are a guy, they can see your junk, and in remarkable detail. If you choose not to … Continue reading “Rage Against The Machine – Part I”

England Travel Journal – Prologue

If you have never journeyed vicariously with the GSB Team on a study tour, I encourage you to do so, starting tomorrow. There are four reasons you should check in every day for the next 14 days. First, you will travel with us vicariously. Sure, you may still have to go to work every day; … Continue reading “England Travel Journal – Prologue”

Seine River Cruise Travel Journal—Day 1

Day 1 of a travel journal blog is always a travel day. Today was no different. There was a little excitement though. My  83 year-old mother-in-law crashed the security gate at the airport in Houston. By crashed I mean she walked through the scanner and through the plastic gate the TSA agent had placed there … Continue reading “Seine River Cruise Travel Journal—Day 1”