WorldRider

@DougHeye I love this Doug… You know as a reader of “forks: a quest for culture cuisine and connection,“ that it’s about exploring the world: food, culture, and connection spend the time in the kitchen love the people you’re with be kind, enjoy the ingredients, the food, & conversation!

"Tastes, smells and sounds are transporting. Shutting off the news, hovering over the stove and having playlists meant escaping the 'Do I need pants today?' stress we’ve all encountered." washingtonpost.com/food/2021/06/0…

After 56 years, Southwest Airlines finally ended open seating. Some mourned. Some raged. Me? I quietly raised a glass. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/worldrider… Why the death of Southwest's "musical chairs" boarding system is actually good news for travelers who value their time.

Do you love a good chimichurri? It’s so much better when you make it yourself. I show you how in both a new Substack Post and a new YouTube Video. Check them out: Substack: worldrider.substack.com/p/chimichurri-… YouTube: youtu.be/CaHALvcnG94 Enjoy — let me know where you will use your dish!

An interesting story and perspective on the dismantling of public broadcasting and the #VOA @VOANews @insidevoa

When I first read about it […] I didn't think of press freedom rankings or democracy scores—I thought of a dirt road in Sumatra, and the Voice of America. Yesterday, I posted about it; serendipitously, today's news inspired me to rewrite it. #voa open.substack.com/.../s…...

Today, America’s international broadcasting has fewer independent voices reaching the people who need them most. Thirty-five years ago, in the jungle of North Sumatra, I met someone who would be devastated by this. My latest post on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/worldrider…

I’ve been working on this since early January. I finally told myself: enough. It’s done. What started as a simple reflection turned into something much bigger—maybe too big. At times, it felt like I was writing another book. What do you think? worldrider.com/2025-lets-make…

Thank you @Bikerbooks2 for sharing my story and my book forks, available on Amazon amzn.to/3cgrsWQ Cheers!

Hey! I’m now on @bluesky - why not join me there and let’s have some fun - and maybe a good glass of wine! bsky.app/profile/worldr…

Jeez! Amazing. Good god, this guy had a shovel in his backpack! Watch this!

Good Morning USA! 🇺🇸

Ahh, the wonderful wet ride through Galicia.

| Riding Portugal with my buddy Robb who rented a beautiful Ducati Multistrada to take us through Portugal, Spain, and Andorra. Stay tuned!

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| Marvão at night, looking magical through the ancient archways. This fortified hilltop village has stood tall since the 9th century, with its castle offering strategic views all the way to Spain. We’re here exploring this remarkable place.

| Arrived at the fortress of Marvão just before the rain! It’s been a dream riding with my old friend Robb Rill, who for years promised to join me on one of my motorcycle adventures—and today we finally made it happen.

As I stand beneath the impressive Arc of Lisbon, my gaze stretches out toward Praça do Comércio, where the statue of King Philip watches over the bustling square. The vibrant colors of the surrounding buildings and the gentle river flow beckon me to explore deeper the history

Enjoying this view from my hotel in the Baixa neighborhood, looking down the iconic pedestrian walkways that lead to the famous Santa Justa Lift. It’s such a vibrant part of Lisbon, filled with energy and charm as people stroll through these picturesque streets.

| As I looked over the walls of Castelo de São Jorge, I couldn’t help but admire this beautiful Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) with its striking pink-purple blossoms. Framed by the iconic pastel-colored buildings that define Lisbon’s cityscape