About Scribi

Of course, Caesar's travel writing was secondary to his primary purpose, which was to "bring the benefits of Roman civilization" to Gaul, whether they wanted it or not. A sort of "Roman-civilization evangelist", and to that purpose, he brought a large army.

Armies aren't conducive to experiencing culture - they're very purpose is to impose culture. Which isn't very insightful travel. Ultimately, a sharp ear, keen eye, and some background preparation are the keys to insight. Add a ready pen and camera, and you can record those insights and share them with your fellow travelers.

Hence, "Veni, Vidi, Scribi" - "Came, Saw, Wrote".

Scholars might quibble on the conjugation. But I like Scribi. It conveys the point and tickles the ear, a bit.

"Scripso, ergo sum" translates to "I write, therefore I am," which has broader implications, doesn't it? At any rate, that tagline follows every article (along with the copyright notice and the legal etceteras), and lets you know you've hit the end.

I leave it to the you, bright reader, to contemplate the metaphysical aspects of the phrase.

What, another travel 'blog?

Fair question. Furthermore, a fair question in light of the fact that Scribi doesn't present any new destinations. In fact, there are no new destinations. Not on this planet, anyway.

But, personal experience and insight is another matter, entirely. Any experience is an intersection of time, space, and personal perception. As such, it is entirely unique, and entirely new.

Ultimately, Scribi is a collection of experiential stories, told from a personal perspective, with a literary bent and coupled with a keen photographic eye. The result is more than travel articles, rather essays conveying the sense of the experience, instead of simply listing places, activities, itineraries and a collection of snapshots.

If a phrase makes you laugh or sigh, or exclaim, "I didn't know that!", or nod in recognition - or if a photograph makes you gasp or wonder - then Scribi will have done its job. It will have conveyed a sense of experience to another traveler.