The author, Chuck Thompson, briefly mentions that most Americans travel to visit family members across the country. That, and the meager piece of vacation time doled out to Americans by those cutting their paychecks, are the roots of the problem.

Americans get the shaft when it come to vacation time.

I get 120 hours per year, and this is considered a king’s ransom of vacation time in the United States. Meanwhile, I get snickered at by part-time baristas from Holland for that measly chunk of paid time off (and for my health benefits, which to them is the equivalent of being cared for by faith healers, witch doctors and veterinarians).

So there’s problem one. We have a limited chunk of time.

And grandma and the rest of the family are hungry for you to spend your tiny sliver of time off on them.

Maybe it’s residual Puritanism and the continuing effects of Catholicism, but Americans are really good at succumbing to guilt. We’re happy to surrender our own interests and goals to keep grandmama happy. So you keep shuttling to Dubuque for family reunions so you and your cousins can belly up to the Cheesecake Factory, which is to food what Dan Brown is to literature.

So that trip to Australia or France or Tuscany? Next year. Or the year after. And so on. The next thing you know, you’re grandma.

And that’s if you have some curiosity about the rest of the world, which not all Americans do: A meager 28 percent of us, as of FY08, had passports. And I’d bet even fewer use them – and that the only reason it’s so high is that we now need passports to visit Mexico and Canada.

Some people raise the argument that Americans also don’t have the money to travel. Bullshit.

We obviously have enough money for the latest mobile phones, enormous plasma screens and all the high-fructose corn syrup we can get down our gullets.

America is great at entertaining itself. It’s a lot easier to plop in front of a TV or to play a fake guitar (the act of which is a perversion against true creativity) than it is to travel. There’s no shortage of people who will snivel about small airline seats – but how many people exult in the awesomeness of being able to board a plane in Los Angeles and get off in Melbourne? Seriously, you’ve just cruised a major part of the globe in a mere 14 hours, and you want to whine about turbulence and security lines?

So we also hate being uncomfortable, even if the reward is emerging someplace new and cool and different. I’ll admit, TSA security lines are a drag. Flying can be expensive. Travel can be stressful. But you’ve gotta swing a pick to mine some gold. It’s that simple.

Now here’s how this is turning the United States into a shadow of its former self.

Americans don’t expose themselves to new sights, new places, new people or new ideas. They don’t stop to consider that there are places where people don’t accept post-college torpor, getting lazy and sheepishly watching their waistlines expand.

Picture these two cities: One has a public building that houses a full weight room, a swimming pool with ample lap lanes and outdoor hot tubs heated by geothermal energy. The other has three public pools, only one of which has a full weight room and a generous amount of lap lanes. None have any sort of hot tub.

The first of these cities is Reykjahlith, Iceland. Population? 300. The second is Scottsdale, Ariz., an affluent suburb of Phoenix with more than 200,000 residents. Reykjahlith’s people gather at their gym. They exercise. They socialize. They get away from their TVs. Scottsdale should be embarrassed to have its city services hung out to dry by a village in north Iceland. But the mayor and council there likely wouldn’t care or notice enough to change things. Meanwhile, they find plenty of money to provide tax breaks to lure businesses into Scottsdale.

Now, Australia and New Zealand would fit in right with Iceland: public pools, public gyms, sports leagues for adults. Moving around and sweating aren’t just for kids.

This is a concept that just isn’t ingrained in the United States. And I’d never have realized that it’s not that way everywhere unless I’d left the country.

Every time you fly to Cedar Rapids to visit your family, you’re depriving yourself. And your country.

Every trip you don’t take abroad robs you of a chance to see something new, and to bring something new back to the United States. It doesn’t have to be something game-changing. It can be a small idea you apply to your own life. It can be a business concept. It can be a tiny bit of foreign slang to liven up your speech.

So the next time, make a stand. Apply for a passport, and use the damn thing to visit a nation that isn’t a NAFTA member.

Meet someone new. Learn something different. And don’t forget any of it when you clear customs. Share it with your friends – and watch things change slowly, bit by bit, for the better.

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Good luck to Cody and Dave – this should be a great show.

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First, I’m bitterly disappointed in Arizona’s legislators for crafting Senate Bill 1070. And soon-to-be ex-Governor Jan Brewer surprised me not a bit by rubber-stamping this knuckle-dragging piece of work. Honestly, it’s a completely half-assed measure made for scoring political points. It may bring some tiny measure of enforcement, but at the risk of the freedom of legitimate U.S. citizens and residents who just happen to be Hispanic (I suspect no cop is going to hear my dad’s German accent and demand his papers). And it would be absolutely deplorable for any legal resident or citizen of Hispanic descent to be detained or questioned under this bill’s authority. SB 1070 opens the door to such situations. And honestly, do you want to be able to prove your citizenship at any time, if asked? This law will allow officers to demand your citizenship papers. I never want to hear the phrase “Your papers, please” on American soil.

Also, the legislation is full of holes, and really isn’t what our state officials need to be doing. Immigration is a federal problem. Instead, fix our state government that’s cutting services, laying people off left and right and closing valuable state parks. Meanwhile, our elected officials are bent on scoring political points with the polyester crowd in Sun City by passing the nationally ridiculed “Birther Bill” and letting any nut carry a concealed weapon. I can’t believe they’re wasting time on such legislation.

So I get it. Wouldn’t it be great to hit these jerks in the pocketbook, to let the state’s coffers further dwindle under their watch? Heck, yes. Many of them are wealthy, and I’d bet more than a few pocket their fair share from tourism.

But jeez, people, is sending nasty letters to Cold Stone Creamery the way to go? It makes ice cream! It’s not like every Arizona resident cackled with glee about this bill. Many hung their heads and muttered “not again” (where these people are on election day, I just don’t know – but that’s another story). As this blogger sensibly put it, “I think people should stop getting mad at companies with ‘Arizona’ in the title, companies from Arizona, and various cacti and save their anger for the lawmakers who voted this in and the people who support it.” (Thanks, Matthew!)

So I’m conflicted. I understand the compulsion to act. I just don’t know that a boycott will be effective – I am convinced, though, that ostracizing every Arizona resident and business is certainly not the answer. Many of us are revolted, dismayed, embarrassed.

Tell you what: I’m going to let it start with me. I officially declare my opposition to SB 1070. Businesses, I advise you to do the same if you agree. Do it on your Web sites, in your corporate newsletters, in your Twitter account, on your Facebook pages.

People, seek out those businesses and patronize them.

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Taste of Tops took the Tops inclination for craft brew further – they offer about a dozen taps, all connected to kegs of high-quality offerings. You won’t find Bud here. Ever.

You will find a somewhat high price tag, as noted in the Brew Dork Times. I differ from that post about ToT in a few ways: I’ve always found the service friendly, and I get recognized by the staff every time I visit (being a long-haired dude kind of helps). I’ve had great conversations with the staff, too. As for the “sterile” feel of ToT … well, it’s brand new. I don’t think anyone has a right to expect a place to feel lived in from the day it opens. And really, customers are a huge part of the atmosphere. I have no problem getting a good chat going with strangers, and that means more to me than decor.

Now, there’s been an unexpected consequence of ToT’s opening: It’s really forced Papago Brewing in Scottsdale to pick up its game. Before ToT started drawing people, I could often go to Papago and find barely anything interesting on tap. I’ve noticed a marked change in this. Now, I have a hard time deciding.

That’s good for everyone. Multiple craft brewing specialty shops slugging it out to be top dog is good for customers. It gives them a reason to keep an eye on all their favorite shops. The end result here is that metro Phoenix craft brew lovers have more viable options beyond The Yard House (where brews often sit around so long the lines get fouled). Keep it coming – there’s room for lots more in this pool. I’d also like to see The Lost Leaf get some taps in to supplement its decent collection of bottled selections.

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Flying can be a bit more fun, but it's all up to you.

I’ve mentioned more than once in this blog that I actually like airports. I’d like them even more if a few things changed. And I’ll bet you would, too. Here are a few things I do to make my airport experience a little better. Try doing the same. Betcha these tip will work for you.

1. Can’t carry it? Don’t bring it. Ask yourself a question before you shove a fourth pair of jeans or a seventh pair of shoes into your suitcase: Will bringing this be worth the pain of lugging it around? If you even give it a second thought, make do without it. Your vacation or business trip already involved enough stress. Bring a little less with you, and watch it all get better. My rule of thumb is that if you need a baggage cart, you’ve got too much crap.

2. Step away from the baggage claim. If I had my way, any traveler stepping within five feet of the baggage carousel would get a zap from a cattle prod. There is no earthly reason you need to be doing a lap dance for the baggage carousel – it will not make your bag arrive any faster. All it does is make it harder for people to see and retrieve their luggage. So back off, already.

3. Watch where you’re going. Many people at airports seem to leave their spatial awareness at home. They meander, with the dull, glassy-eyed visage of cattle as others are trying to catch their flight (or even just moving purposefully).

4. Lighten up. Everybody knows that flying involves some stress. And that the TSA rules are weird, inconsistently enforced, Byzantine and often downright daft. But berating the TSA agent isn’t going to do you any good. Same for the people working in the news stand and your fellow passengers. But a little good cheer can lighten the mood a bit, and remind us all that we’re in the same boat, if I might be allowed to mix my metaphors (because nobody says “we’re all on the same plane”).

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Checking out the mountains from Breckenridge.

My wife and I got our usual winter skiing itch. Over the past few years, we’ve left Arizona to check out Park City, Utah, and the Tahoe area. This time, we headed to Colorado; we hung our helmets for a few nights in Breckenridge, skiing there and at the nearby Copper Mountain resort. Here’s a bit of what we learned:

1. What’s better … Breckenridge or Copper Mountain? Well, Breckenridge is more groomed by far, and its runs are easier. If you can believe it, its blue runs are actually far easier than Copper’s green runs. Breck has way better/faster lifts, though. You should ski both – they each have runs that are great fun for all levels. If you’re a blue square sort like me, ski Copper first while your legs are still at their strongest.

2. Where can you grab a brew? Breckenridge Brewery is the easy answer. But go 10 miles down the road back to Frisco, where you’ll find Backcountry Brewery. The beer, the food, the service and the ambience at Backcountry absolutely pummel the better-known Breckenridge in a one-sided, viscious fashion. I hope for you that the Breakfast Stout is still available when you visit.

3. What about hotels? We stayed at the Village at Breckenridge. And jeez, we really liked it. We were walking-distance from lifts, food and all sorts of other fun. The hotel has hot tubs, a steam room and a sauna! The staff is very friendly. What could be better? Well, the hotel’s pub smelled like a cross between rotting lobster carcasses and stale popcorn. And the rooms really need microwaves.

Wandering Justin displays the remains of his snow disc.

4. Done Downhilling? Try some Nordic skiing, ja! Or even some snow-shoeing. The laid-back Nordic Centers are the perfect place to start. Everywhere I’ve been, Nordic and snowshoeing have offered a more relaxed vibe that can’t be beat. I felt like I was in Europe at the Breck center, with an accordian-playing dude and a bunch of people hanging out in the stove-heated main room. And it’s a great workout once you’re outside. I’d say Breck’s Nordic trails are the most scenic I’ve even seen. If you’re lucky (which we were not), you’ll see some moose!

5. Done wearing skis? Pick up a sled or a snow disc and hit Carter Park. We had just as many adults out there as kids. And we were all having a blast. Such shenanigans! If it’s been awhile since you’ve been on a sled, this will make you remember why you loved it as a kid. Caution, though: You may kick yourself for the wasted time. I had some extra fun on my $7 disc – following my wife’s advice, I crammed myself into a cross-legged position on my sled rather than my usual luge or skeleton style: About a quarter of the way down, my sled split into several pieces. I sat on the largest piece holding on with my right hand, while I waved the smaller piece in my left and the smallest and last piece chased me down the hill. Great fun success!

Post-skiing hot beverage time.

6. What about food? There’s only one place that got repeat visits from us: My Thai. (Of course, it would’ve been Backcountry had we stayed in Frisco) Delicious, fresh Asian eats served by really fun people. Empire Burger was merely okay. For a later or lighter snack, try the Crepes a la Carte. This place is always packed, so be prepared to wait. It’s a great way to meet people, though. Top-quality coffee is hard to come by – Abbey’s in Frisco is the only place I found where the baristas didn’t nuke the espresso into oblivion. The staff there knows how to make a proper cappuccino. I have a feeling The Crown Cafe and Tavern may have a clue, too, but I didn’t get to try it.

7. How’s the Vibe? It’s really fun to be in a ski town during the winter Olympic Games. It adds a festive, wintry flavor. Everyone was pretty friendly – locals and visitors alike. We wound up talking to a lot of fun people from all parts of the world.

If Crepes a la Carte doesn't have a line, it's probably closed.

8. Can you get gear? Darn tootin’, you can. This small town has more high-quality outdoor gear on offer than the entire Phoenix metro area. You can get all sorts of cool stuff just about anywhere, from base layers to awesome skis.

9. How did we get there? It’s about two hours from the rental depot near Denver International Airport to Breck in good weather. If you’re planning to return to the airport on a Sunday, leave yourself at least three hours. The traffic often comes to a standstill. And it might be wise to pony up for something all-wheel-drive. Our Subaru Outback made my life a lot easier in wet, sloppy conditions. Speaking of the airport, Denver International Airport has to be one of the coolest airports in the States.

Breck was great. Beautiful scenery, lots of fun. But next time, we’ll probably stay in Frisco for a bit more variety. Frisco is also a bit more laid-back, and isn’t far at all (about 9 miles). Plus it puts us closer to other mountains, like the popular Keystone. We’re very likely to re-visit Frisco/Breckenridge on our next trip, an urge we didn’t get from other trips to northern Lake Tahoe or Park City, Utah. Both were nice, but this part of Colorado is just too awesome.

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A United A320 lands at Sky Harbor. (Photo by and courtesy of David J. Transier)

You know Southwest: It’s a perky, courteous brand with few frills – but not a lot of hidden costs. US Airways gets unfairly demonized. I’ve flown it many times, and had only one hiccup over the years. It’s not great, but it’s not the flying snake pit it’s made out to be.

Still, I didn’t want to fly either for a recent trip to Denver for skiing. Why?

1. Air Miles – I’m starting to collect a good number on my Continental OnePass account. That’s also the one that has the most potential value for international flights.
2. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal Four – T4 is the lunatic asylum from which Southwest and US Airways fly. Parking is awful, which drives us over to East Long-Term Parking, which requires a bus ride. It’s laid out awkwardly, and security lines are frequently a mixed martial arts cage fight.

Continental, on the other hand, flies out of the sedate, compact Terminal 2. Is it old and outdated? Yes to the former, no to the latter. Unless you think it’s not cool to be able to walk from long-term parking to check-in within moments.

My wife booked the flights through Continental.com (CO 6498, an Airbus A319, and CO6491, an A320), and soon discovered a surprise: The flight was a code share, and we’d actually fly on United Airlines (one of Continental’s partners in the Star Alliance, along with Air New Zealand!). I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve seen travelers really slam its international service, but I didn’t see much about domestic flights. Of course, Twitter is aflame with travelers seething at United. Either way, I figure it had to be better than American Airlines! Fortunately, the code share situation didn’t deprive me of using Terminal 2 since that’s where United plops, too. Here’s the low-down:

CO 6498 – Phoenix, AZ (PHX) to Denver, CO (DEN) on Wed., Feb. 17, 2010
CO 6491 – Denver, CO (DEN) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) on Sun., Feb. 21, 2010

United surprised us in a pleasant way. Both flights were absolutely dead on-time. The cabin crews were extraordinarily pleasant – some crew members even demonstrated a Southwest level of personality. Both aircraft were immaculate, and probably hadn’t been flying long. The seats were comfortable, too: I’m pretty sure they were the slimline type because I felt like I had a little extra legroom (for new readers, I’m 6’2, 195. I take up some room!). Checked bags were $25, not unreasonable especially considering the low fares.

The United terminal at Denver International Airport was outstanding. And DIA had the fastest baggage claim I’ve ever seen. The airport is designed in a line, with all terminals connected by a fast tram system. All terminals share a common check-in and baggage claim area. Brilliant! Unfortunately, it’s too late to bulldoze Sky Harbor and use DIA as a template for the way a real international airport should be designed.

Based on what I learned from these flights, United is a smart bet for future flights. I’d fly United again in a second, especially since it’s teamed up with Continental. Good job!

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If you see this, you're in the right place. (photo courtesy of d'lish)

I’ve done introduced it enough, and it’s time to unfold this here review. D’lish kitchen & coffee house is a small café at 2613 N. Scottsdale Road, which is over on the east side of the road just a bit south of Thomas. It’s a pretty cheery place, both in décor and staff members. And it’s a genuine cheer, not the slightly manic and corporate-mandated happiness you might experience at Safeway.

My wife and I wound up at d’lish one day after a gym workout (for me) and a lap-swimming workout (for her). We wanted something healthy, but we wanted real food – no smoothies! We’d stopped by d’lish before for coffee and liked the look of the menu. It was all her idea – she remembered it, and so we made our decision.

Don’t Let the Low-Carb Mojo Scare You

Ordinarily, I don’t care about the low-carb craze. I consider it a huge gimmick, and especially silly for anyone who enjoys endurance sports. But the low carb breakfast caught my eye not because it’s low-carb, but because it just sounds good: A freshly made hash brown patty, two eggs, a small bit of pepper jack cheese, a tomato, some avocado slices, a bit of pesto – and all of this on an organic mix of spring greens.

Sounds good, right? Well, it’s also one of those rare dishes with flavors that are even better than the description. And it’s a paltry $5.50! All the ingredients combine well, and it’s just a question of which portion you’ll attack first (I usually go after the greens first).

Labeled and Localized, When Possible

According to the menu, the low carb breakfast is also gluten-free. I’m a bit skeptical about the percentage of people that genuinely have a gluten allergy and how much is just pseudo-scientific marketing, but hey – it’s nice to know. D’lish also identifies vegan, vegetarian, soy-free and dairy-free options. According to the staff, they also try to get local ingredients, when possible.

So go and try the low-carb breakfast if you’re feeling miserly yet healthy. I also recommend the prickly pear iced tea.

D’lish is open Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. and on the weekends from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. It’s also open for dinner Monday – Thursday from 4 – 9 p.m.

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Jim Craig - a wall of coolness and my first sports hero.

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver are almost here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I love the Olympics, and the winter sports have a slight emotional edge as my favorite.

That’s because my first sports memory was of the 1980 games in Lake Placid, and Team USA’s “Miracle on Ice” against the Soviet Union. Jim Craig was my hero – yes, I eventually became a goalie, but in the Arizona roller hockey rinks rather than Chicago’s ice rinks. Tony Esposito eventually replaced Craig as my hero, but Craig came first.

Anyway, to celebrate the coming spectacle in Vancouver, here are my five favorite events (I’m equally happy watching men or women in all – also I want to know YOUR 5 favorites!):

Hockey – After that intro, I’m sure you had no doubt it would be my top pick. I understand hockey better than I understand any other sport. I see goals before they happen, and am rarely surprised when a puck goes in. There’s nothing cooler than seeing a goalie make an awesome save, or an old-school defender delivering an open-ice hip check. Sure, I love all the scoring and the “odd tussle” (as Don Cherry might say). But give me a tense, low-scoring game with a pair of brilliant goalies dueling it out.

Bobsled – I shouldn’t even have to explain why this is cool. Really, skeleton and luge are also awesome. But the bobsled! Bullet-shaped, heavy, fast – there’s nothing like hearing it hurtle down a twisting, banked course. I can see why the Jamaicans wanted to do this so badly (and kind of bad, too). These cats are always on the ragged edge of control. More than any other sport, too, this is the one that I want to try. When I visited Park City, you could take a ride for $200. That’s a bit stiff, but I may cave in one day. It’s just too awesome.

Curling – I know, from two of the fastest sports to one of the slowest. But curling is way more awesome than you realize unless you’re Canadian. Watch the movie Men with Brooms and you will begin to understand the appeal. Bonus points – the Swedish women’s team picked the song “Hearts on Fire” by their countrymen and friendly local power metal band Hammerfall as their theme song in the last winter games. So what did Hammerfall and its likeable lineup do? They shot a cheesy-but-hysterical video with the team, of course! If only all bands were so self-deprecating. For the record, some of the team members were pretty hot. I’m just sayin’, guys …

Giant Slalom – This event rocks. Those skiers are freakishly awesome. If you don’t already know that, try skiing on their courses. They do runs at high speed that scare me at a granny’s pace. They are brave, skilled and super-strong. And it’s just flat-out fun to watch them rip down the course. I have to admit, crashes can be fun, too – but only if they don’t get hurt. There’s also incredible drama and tension with each run. It’s totally unpredictable.

Biathlon – Cross-country skiing + shooting = awesome. If you’ve never strapped on a set of cross-country skis, you may wonder why it’s a big deal. Well, it’s freakin’ hard. And it’s even pretty fun! The downhill sections will make you whoop for joy, but you don’t have the consequences of blazing down a black-diamond run on downhill skies and losing control. And this is a cardiovascular workout. It must be really rough to have your heart hammering and thighs burning while trying to shoot a target. Bring your gun up, take a deep breath to steady your nerves, put your finger on the trigger … that all gets harder with your heart rate soaring.

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