January 2022 – Real on the Road

Born to Border Run: Georgia to Turkey And Back In A Day For Low-Cost Meds

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by David Hunter Bishop

The futuristic border crossing from Sarpi, Georgia, to Hopa, Turkey, designed by George Jetson. The photo was taken through a window, accounting for the fluorescent light reflections and dirt smudge UFO, upper left in the sky. But it was the best view of the building that I had access to and I like the effects, complementing the surreal architectural style, more like an aquatic diving tower than a border crossing. Gotta love Georgia!

I was sailing right through the border checks until the Turkish guy asked about my visa.

I said I had been recently to Turkey and thought I still had one.

I didn’t.

No Chacha For You At This Batumi Waterfront Landmark!

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by David Hunter Bishop

Not every grand idea is a good one. Not even one with free liquor! Take the Chacha Tower in Batumi, Georgia, for example, sitting abandoned in an area known as …

New Quotes Page Added To Real On The Road

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by David Hunter Bishop

“The brave succeed in all adventures, even those who come from countries far away.” — The words of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Battle, to Odysseus, the wandering traveler trying …

Travel Insurance Costs More As You Age Because Insurers Profit From Ageism

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 by David Hunter Bishop

Senior travelers stroll through the spiritual healing village of San Marcos, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. *(photo by author)*

Now that I’m 70 years old, I have the pleasure of being targeted with age discrimination by travel insurance companies.

Here are links to charitable organizations that are special to me, to which I make regular contributions as part of my “Giving Tuesday” Real On The Road journey.

If you are looking to make a contribution to a worthy cause, you’ll be making a positive contribution to the health and well-being of the planet and the people who live here by donating to any one of the following charitable non-profit organizations.

The Bail Project

American Cancer Society

Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Project

TOCA: Teens of Color Abroad

Pegasus Education Foundation – Paulsboro Public Schools

Zimbabwe Umuntu Permaculture Projects

Zimbabwe Umuntu Permaculture Projects is organized to develop thriving permaculture gardens throughout Zimbabwe without the use of herbicides, insecticides or artificial fertilizers. I visited one of the organization’s primary projects in Mt. Darwin, central Zimbabwe, in March 2022, and was impressed with the size, scope and successes being achieved at the Mt. Darwin site under difficult conditions in Zimbabwe. Over the past two years I have made donations that helped to provide fencing and livestock for the site. You can help as well.

Please make your donations via Paypal, zimprojects100@gmail.com, c/o fundraising organizer Adam Waterhouse.

Contact me on this site if you have any questions. Thank you.