The 2012/2013 academic year is the first “tatsächlich” sabbatical year since 1991-1992 when Prof. Gastaldo was awarded a Forschungspreis from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung. This opportunity to live abroad, in combination with field work scheduled in connection with current and past research-grant funds from the National Science Foundation, Petroleum Research Fund, and other agencies has taken him to various familiar and remote sites around the globe. See what his “good travel agent” has done for him by sampling stories and images from research trips and personal adventures associated with his abroad experiences.