There is so much to see and do in the world and in my position as a part-time traveler I’ve just touched a small portion. With that said, I’ve still experienced… Continue reading
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you I will no longer continue blogging on this website. I want to thank everyone who have faithfully followed me over the years. Not… Continue reading
It was time for my South Pacific Quest to continue and my itinerary would take me to the island of New Zealand. Auckland was only a short flight away from Fiji, just under… Continue reading
Saturday, September 30th, had finally come. This was the departure day of my South Pacific Quest. But before I could board my flight, I had a full day of work to complete. This… Continue reading
It was now the morning of June 17th and travel day. This didn’t mean that I would be confined to my car all day. It was another day that I would change the… Continue reading
Lake Tahoe is one of California’s top destinations year-round, skiing in the winter and hiking and water sports after the snowmelt. This would be my second attempt at visiting Lake Tahoe. The first… Continue reading
The state of California had an extraordinary amount of rain fall this year. The mountains had an equivalently high amount of snow, estimated to be two and a half times more than an… Continue reading
Traveling in the Maldives is much more different than most countries. The country is made up of hundreds of islands and there are two ways to travel domestically, the obvious, by speedboat or… Continue reading
With India and the week long adventure behind me, it was now time to relax. I headed south to one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Maldives lies in the… Continue reading
I’m at the end of the best day of my trip through India’s Golden Triangle. Earlier today, I was overwhelmed by the Taj Mahal and now I’m getting closer to my next destination,… Continue reading
My travels have now taking me to the second city on the Golden Triangle, the city of Agra. I woke up Friday morning expecting to see the jewel of India and one of… Continue reading
After the stressful 24 hours I spent stranded in Tokyo, as I mentioned in my prior post, I was finally in New Delhi, India. My flight arrived in the evening so I didn’t… Continue reading
It’s been two weeks since I’ve returned from my last excursion. I’ve been battling bronchitis since I returned. And, the extent of my bad luck stretches before the start of my trip as… Continue reading
Travel during 2022 was still full of constraints but it did get a lot easier toward the last half of the year. I was still content to travel within the United States as… Continue reading
There are two places in the world that are considered heaven on earth, Bora Bora and the Maldives. You can’t go to either of these locations and not have lofty expectations. I can… Continue reading
When I last traveled to French Polynesia, I only explored Tahiti. This trip, I ventured beyond the gateway of French Polynesia. Tahiti has the only international airport in the country so it’s compulsory… Continue reading
The last time I took an international trip was January 2020. Just as Covid was freely moving across the world. Terms like “pandemic” and “lock down” weren’t on our lips yet. Now, it… Continue reading
I’d love to tell you that I just returned from this fabulous hike in a remote location in South America called Montana de Oro but I didn’t even leave the state. I did… Continue reading
California is known for its beautiful coastline, from San Diego to Newport Beach and all the beaches in the Los Angeles area. And, don’t forget the central coast with the amazing sands of… Continue reading
Zion National Park is one of the most visited parks in the United States. It’s a picturesque park park with landscapes and panoramic views that are hard to beat. So beautiful, I can’t… Continue reading
Page, Arizona, maybe relatively unknown to most people. But, for the adventure seekers and the outdoor enthusiast, it’s the gate way to so many beautiful locations. Lake Powel, The Wave, Antelope Canyon and… Continue reading
Hollywood has made hundreds of westerns depicting the life of the American cowboy. And, none made a greater impact in this genre than John Wayne. If you try to recollect the landscape of… Continue reading
Summer is upon us and I had plans on enjoying the sun and sand before the summer crowds. My itinerary was set for an eight day slow paced drive through the Florida Keys.… Continue reading
It’s my opinion that all the western states have a Red Rock Canyon State Park. California is among those states. Although, the California park is much less known than the others, even to… Continue reading
Puerto Rico has a number of activities that will quench your thirst for adventure. El Yunque National Park is the top destination for the adventurous visitors and it was my first choice as… Continue reading
Puerto Rico is relatively a small island but it has multiple regions that do stand apart from each other. The west coast of the island is known for its slow pace vibe and… Continue reading
My hopes of the pandemic diminishing its hold on life were to optimistic. The Omicron variant is raging throughout the world which complicated my plans. I had planned on starting the year off… Continue reading
The year 2021 has been another interesting year. Covid still dominated life around the world but travel was relaxed a bit in some corners of the world. Vaccines were introduced to the masses… Continue reading
After spending five days in the shadow of high-rises on the sands of Waikiki, I wanted to spend time on the more rugged island of Hawaii. The high-rises were replaced by volcanoes and… Continue reading
Hawaii was one of the most popular destinations prior to Covid and, when it re-opened, the islands where over-run with visitors this past summer. It played a part in the rise of Covid… Continue reading
In the time of Covid, I’ve visited 9 U.S. national parks in 8 months and it made me wonder. In all my travels around the world, how many national parks have I visited?… Continue reading
The road trip is the preferred holiday during the pandemic. The national parks are bulging at the seams with visitors this summer. It’s hard to enjoy the outdoors when there are more people… Continue reading
My visit to the Grand Teton National Park didn’t start well. I arrived in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, area before noon and the skies were gray and threatened to rain. I wasn’t going… Continue reading
Yellowstone is the world’s first national park and it definitely deserves that distinction. There are many videos and literature about the park and it’s not hard to get a good idea of what… Continue reading
The pandemic has affected travel and life in general in so many negative ways. From economic loss to cabin fever, 2020 and 2021 have been a challenge. Travel has come to a stand… Continue reading
Pinnacles National Park is one of those rare parks where you can’t drive from one end to the other. Unfortunately, the park is divided by the pinnacles its named after. The view of… Continue reading
There are some travelers and hikers who set out to visit and/or hike every national park in America. We’re lucky, our country is blessed with so many beautiful national parks. Even foreigners make… Continue reading
