Category Archive: Asia

Maldives, Resort Accommodation

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

Maldives on a Budget

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

Jaipur, India

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

Taj Mahal and Agra, India

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

New Delhi, India

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

The Road to India and The Golden Triangle

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

National Parks of the World

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

My Top 20 Unique Travel Experiences

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 some amazing… Continue reading

Photographic Travel Review of 2019

  “Once a year go some place you’ve never been before.”  – Dalai Lama   It’s a quote I live by and I wish everyone could do so as well. This year was… Continue reading

Expedition Siargao

The world has definitely become much smaller. With the birth of social media, we have access to more locations of the world. Every corner of the world has been photographed and videotaped. The… Continue reading

Discovering Bucas Grande Island

  One of the best feelings you can get while traveling is that sense of discovery. With social media, there are just a few places in this world that hasn’t been blogged about… Continue reading

Island Hopping, Siargao

Travelers who are lucky enough to visit the Philippines will be rewarded with an abundance of islands surrounded by sun-drenched beaches. Make your way to the smaller, less travelled, islands and you can… Continue reading

Greetings Siargao

In the Sun-kissed country of the Philippines, there are many options for your travel destinations.  One that is rising among tourists and travelers alike is the island of Siargao. The island has definitely been a… Continue reading

Expedition Coron

The world is vast and offers many travel destinations. If you’re looking for a beach destination, the choices are just as crowded. If your looking for a unique island destination with incridable beaches,… Continue reading

Reef, Wrecks and Pass Island

  Months before finalizing the Coron leg of my Philippines expedition, I came across a video of this small islet called Pass Island. Upon seeing this, I new I had to visit this beautiful… Continue reading

Island Escapade, Coron

    The region of Coron, Palawan, Philippines is well known for its beautiful beaches and the Island Escapade Tour epitomizes this. It’s an all day tour that you will wish would never… Continue reading

Coron Island

    Travel to the Philippines and you’ll have many choices of beautiful islands. One of the top destinations is the area of Coron which is made up of approximately 50 islets. This piece… Continue reading

Travel and the “Golden Hour”

  Travel has many perks and one such gift is being able to witness “the golden hour” from around the world. The time just after sunrise and right before sunset is a magical… Continue reading

Photographic Travel Review of 2017

2017 was the travel year of the open itinerary. I had planned on a trip to Thailand and Bali, split between March and April, but the rest of the year was approached with an open mind.… Continue reading

Expedition Bali, Land of The Gods

  My travels to Bali are behind me know and I can truly admit to you that it surpassed my expectations. This tropical destination is at the top of many travelers’ list and… Continue reading

Bali and My Coastal Wanderings

  My travel days were blending into one another. I had a hard time keeping up with what day of the week it was. My days were filled with one expedition after another. The… Continue reading

Bali’s Waterfall Trek

  Bali’s Waterfall Trek a Jungle Hiking Experience     Follow the Pacific Ocean to where it meets the Indian Ocean and you will find the island of Bali. The island isn’t that… Continue reading

Sacred Hike of Bali

Bali is widely known for its beautiful beaches and wonderful people. During the days I was researching the island and creating my itinerary, I was becoming more intrigued with Ubud and the mountain… Continue reading

Expedition Thailand

    There are few places in the world that can inspire one to travel. One such place is the Southeast Asian country of Thailand. The vivid colors of the country and its… Continue reading

Maya Bay and The Phi Phi Islands

    The archipelago of the Phi Phi Islands is located in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. The archipelago is made up of six islands with Phi Phi Don as the only populated island in the chain. This… Continue reading

Phi Phi Don, Thailand

      Thailand is one of Asia’s top destinations and the main reason for this is the many beautiful beaches and ideal tropical islands. When I planned my trip to Thailand, I wanted… Continue reading

The Legend of Siam

  The Legend of Siam (travel log)   Travel back through history, to a time where a young nation was just coming of age. Siam, known today as Thailand, was becoming a nation.… Continue reading

Thailand’s Unique Markets

Bangkok has many alluring travel destinations. And, if you are a fan of James Bond, you have to remember James riding a boat through the floating market of Bangkok. When I conceived my… Continue reading

Bangkok, City of Temples

  Bangkok is one of the premier travel destinations of South East Asia, or the world, for one reason or another. The city seems to have what you’re looking for. The city is… Continue reading

Hong Kong, The Urban Pinnacle

My travels have consistently been more of the eco-tourism variety. Whether its swimming with penguins in the Galapagos or petting pink dolphins in the Rio Negro of the Amazon, I’ve preferred to be… Continue reading

Kayaking Abatan River

  Why do we kayak? It’s a great form of exercise For the adventure For the accomplishment To see nature first hand But why would anyone want to do it for 4 hours… Continue reading

Snapshot Sunday – Victoria Harbour

. One man’s junk is another man’s pleasure craft. Hundreds of years of history now wrapped in this vessel sailing amid new history arising from the lapping waves and reaching to the tops… Continue reading

The Filipino Spirit

  During my holiday here in the Philippines a dramatic event occurred that affected my life on a personal level. My father passed away. He did so during a time of happiness for… Continue reading

Snapshot Sunday, the Coming of Darkness

Dusk, the coming of darkness, once again brings the importance of light. The constant struggle between light and darkness is never ending.  * (pier side at Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines) . .

The Beaches of Bohol

This is the first time I’ve had to deal with inclement weather during my holiday. I usually plan around these situations and avoid these issues. In this case it was unavoidable and we… Continue reading

Cebu City Photo Journal

The Philippines’ central city is Cebu City, not just geographically but also historically. The birth of the nation began here. The first Spanish colony was established here. But, this is a photo journal so… Continue reading