Venetian Adriatic

Liquid Architecture of the
Venetian Adriatic

In Venice, Istrian Croatia and Slovenia, I imagine the challenge of building cities as elegant as those of the Venetian Empire in tomorrow's world. Part I.

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    Waves of Sand in Rainbow Country

    While hiking in the Vermilion Cliffs, I dive into the geological epochs that created these beautiful rainbows of stone.
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    San Jose del Cabo Estuary

    Notes on three mornings exploring the wildlife wonderland of Baja's freshwater oasis.
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    Firelight in the
    Dark Divide

    A backpacking trip to the solitary wilderness in southwestern Washington feeds my love of campfires.
  • Paros, Cyclades

    Ancient Improvisation
    in Paros

    On the Greek Island of Paros, I explore whether a musical improvisation master could have built up a following in the ancient Mediterranean.
  • Jellyfish in Tikehau

    Tikehau in the
    Tuamotus

    On the small French Polynesian atoll of Tikehau, I discover a ringworld of life.
  • Slab City

    Death and Salvation
    On the Salton Sea

    In twenty years of exploration along the fabled California sea, I encounter ecological devastation, lawless Slab City, zany prophets, burrow-dwellers, and at last, a bold hope for salvation

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Photos of the Doors and Windows of the World

Doors And Windows Of The World

Discover the World's Most Beautiful Doors and Windows, showcasing breathtaking photographs of the most vibrant and unique doors and windows from around the world.

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Photograph of an Anna's Hummingbird

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- Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, at the 2017 Apple Keynote Address.

Apple featured Notes from the Road to introduce the Apple iPhone X, another example of how we have been innovating the look and feel of the future of the web here at our little travel blog.

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Time Magazine

Roam

I don't give travel advice but sharing our experiences can help us learn from each other. Here are some of my latest travel stories on organization.

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Roam Travelogue

Photograph of many Cacti species in Arizona

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About Erik Gauger

Learn about me in the 'About' section, where I talk about the history of Notes from the Road as an experimental travelogue. Check out my list of great road trip music by Grateful Dead and Phish. I also keep a bird life list, as well as lifelists for butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies, reptiles and amphibians.

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    Bruce Haedrich EV Battery Article Fails on Facts and Logic

    Notes from the Road walks through the indefensible EV battery, wind power and solar power claims made by MAGA sci-fi author Bruce Haedrich.
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    Packing a Packraft

    How to pack a packraft, paddle and large tripod aboard an airplane in order to create the ability to photograph in amphibious environments.
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    Open Letter to Katie Tubb on Climate Change

    In an open letter to Heritage Foundation climate change denial author Katie Tubb, Notes from the Road walks through her argument, and uses a walled city siege to illustrate the weaknesses of her arguments.
  • Airbnb Nightmare

    Airbnb Nightmare

    What should we do when we run into problems with our Airbnb host? My crazy story about one Airbnb rental gone bad.
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    Interview with Marine Biology Artist Alison Atchia

    An interview with marine biology student and artist Alison Atchia. The first in a series of interviews with artists who asked for permission to use art from Notes from the Road.
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    Picking the Right Canon RF Lenses

    In this travel gear article, I look at Canon's new line-up of lenses and ask, which are the best lenses for different types of photographers?

"Stands out for Hard Journalism"

Lowell Thomas Awards in 2012

Cacti of the United States

Cacti of the United States

Explore my comprehensive guide to the cactuses of the United States. Hand-drawn sketches of every species found with U.S. borders, including those of the islands and territories.

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Travel Sketches & Maps

I illustrate my travel blog with sketches using markers, watercolors, pens, and pencils. Sketches and journals can capture a place's essence better than photos, offering a personal, subjective illustration through the traveler's mood and perspective.

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Hand-drawn Sketches and Maps

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Ancient Improvisation in Paros

Ancient Improvisation in Paros

On the Greek Island of Paros, I explore whether a musical improvisation master could have built up a following in the ancient Mediterranean.

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Tikehau in the Tuamotus

On the small French Polynesian atoll of Tikehau, I discover a ringworld of life.

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Tikehau in the Tuamotus

Photograph of Mount Hood from the Columbia Hills in Washington