Joe – Joe's Bucket List

Postcard Cabins

Joe — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:13:14 +0000

“Postcard Cabins” is a collection of “tiny house” outposts designed for people who want to disconnect from city life without the logistics of traditional camping (i.e. – “Glamping”). The cabins are minimalist, climate-controlled, and usually situated on private, wooded lots. The core concept is “unplugging”: every cabin comes with a dedicated lockbox for your cell phone to encourage you to ignore…

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Seville, Spain

Joe — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:20:51 +0000

A quick note–as with all of my articles:| – Absolutely essential. Don’t miss. – A notable highlight. Try hard to see. – A highlight. Even if an item gets no triangles, it’s still worthwhile–or I wouldn’t have written about it! If you’re looking for the real heart of Spain, you’ll find it in Seville. While Barcelona and Madrid seem to get most of the attention (and the tourists)…

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Meow Wolf

Joe — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:57:50 +0000

What started as George R. R. Martin (yes, that one) buying a bowling alley in Santa Fe and leasing it out to a scrappy art collective, ended as the birth of what we now know as “Meow Wolf.” From its modest beginnings in Santa Fe, Meow Wolf has evolved into a nationwide series of immersive fever dreams that somehow straddle the line between interactive art exhibit, sci-fi funhouse…

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St. Martin / St. Maarten

Joe — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

St. Martin / St. Maarten is a Caribbean gem with a split personality, and I mean that in the best way possible. Half French, half Dutch, this small island packs in white-sand beaches, world-class dining, buzzing nightlife, and (of course) the famous Maho Beach plane-spotting experience. The Dutch islands and (to a somewhat lesser degree) French islands are generally my favorite islands in the…

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Travel Gear, 2025

Joe — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:51:13 +0000

Back in late 2019, I wrote a post outlining my go-to travel gear: a snapshot of what I was carrying and why. It was simple, practical, and served me well through a lot of trips. Then the world… well… pressed “pause” on travel for a while. Fast-forward a few years (and many clandestine weekend trips, some of which violating absurd “lockdowns” and circumventing crazy masking rules)…

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Joe’s Alaska Cruise Tips

Joe — Thu, 15 May 2025 23:49:56 +0000

Alaska is a massive place, and a cruise is easily the best way to see the scale of it without getting lost in the weeds. This guide covers the practical side of navigating the Last Frontier—from why you actually need a real camera (and a zoom lens) to the reality of those "expensive" excursions. I’ve also broken down my favorite spots in the major ports like Juneau and Skagway, plus a few tips on cruise etiquette and where to find the best wild salmon. If you're planning your first trip up the Inside Passage, here is what you actually need to know before you board.

Munich, Germany

Joe — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:28:23 +0000

Munich has a reputation for beer halls and lederhosen, and while you’ll definitely find both, the city is surprisingly polished and easy to navigate. This guide covers the essentials of using Munich as a home base, from free walking tours and world-class art museums to the logistics of day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle and even Zurich. I’ve also highlighted my favorite spots for a proper Augustiner and where to find a burger if you need a break from schnitzel. Whether you're there for the history or the pretzels, here is how to make the most of your time in Bavaria.

Galveston Island

Joe — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:56:00 +0000

(Latest update: 4/15/2025) Did you know that Galveston Island has more to offer than just a cruise port and industrial docks? This hidden gem is one of Texas’s best-kept secrets, perfect for a quick beach getaway. For my fellow SWA non-rev friends from Dallas Love Field, it’s an easy and quick destination to hit the beach for a couple of days—even if all the flights are full.

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‘Nixoid Next’ Nixie Tube Watch User Guide

Joe — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:06:23 +0000

There’s something super cool about wearing a Nixoid watch—the glowing nixie tubes feel like a portal to the past, strapped to your wrist. But if you’ve ever tried to set one, you might feel like you’ve been handed a relic with instructions written in hieroglyphics. Simply put: their manual could use a little bit of work. After spending an embarrassing amount of time tinkering, experimenting…

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Now & Then: Vicksburg

Joe — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:44:53 +0000

Gettysburg is often called the turning point of the Civil War. However, no event was as significant as the siege of Vicksburg. The photos in this post showcase Vicksburg, Mississippi, and its surroundings. The black-and-white images were taken by my father in June 1968. The color photos are mine, captured in August 2024. These pictures were taken 56 years apart.

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