In the early 1800s, Lewis and Clark were commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the land west of the Mississippi River and hopefully find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Like the supposed and disputed ancient decree that states in York, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow from the city's crenelated walls. Except on a Sunday.

From broken buttons to flawed forms to annoying navigation patterns, poor design is all around us. While it can sometimes be hilarious, it can also be very serious.

I'm grateful to be traveling again in some form. After spending my time in lockdown writing about past trips, I'm also eager to talk about travel in the present tense again.