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

Expedition Sedona

    Sedona, Arizona, is a popular travel destination for its five-star spas and wonderful art museums. There’s also another reason why people visit, the incredible landscape. I recently returned from a four-day road… Continue reading

My Awakening

    I’ve often been asked what drives me to travel so much. You mean “seeing beautiful places and discovering the world” isn’t explanation enough! I’ve had the travel bug since I was… Continue reading

Into the Sun

  I run toward the sun for its warmth, its light and its vitality. I forsake the possibility of burning in its rays as I soak up the energy which illuminates the day. I… Continue reading

Snapshot Sunday – Venture and Discover

If you don’t venture you’ll never discover. One will never experience the world. Ordinary will be the apex of your life. Moments such as this will never happen.  Dream of adventure and awake in discovery.  photo:… Continue reading

Photographic Travel Review of 2018

2018 was a travel year of exploring the far corners of the earth mixed with travels with family. Travel is synonymous with discovery and if you have followed my blog, you know that… Continue reading

Zion National Park 2018

Travel and hiking go hand in hand for someone like myself. I’ve hiked in some amazing places in the world, Kenya, Iceland, Australia, etc. The best trails aren’t limited to far off places. Some are just… Continue reading

Expedition Australia

Dreams of travel consist of far-off locations and exotic animals, for most. The animals don’t get stranger and the location doesn’t get much further than the island of Australia. I know, it’s a continent… Continue reading

Sydney, Australia

  Sydney is the gateway to Australia for the many travelers who make their way down under. It’s the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. It’s a sprawling city that spans west… Continue reading

Blue Mountains of Australia

The Blue Mountains of Australia is one of the top national parks in the country. It’s easily accessible to most tourist traveling to Australia as it’s less than two hours away from the… Continue reading

Australia’s Northern Territory

Travel to Australia’s Northern Territory and you’ll see the true Australia. Visit and you’ll feel the heat and see the true grit of this arid and harsh land. Expedition Australia wouldn’t be complete without… Continue reading

Atherton Tablelands, an Australian Adventure

    When people travel to Cairns, Australia, it’s usually for one thing, the Great Barrier Reef. And, some will include a trip up to Daintree National Park, the world’s oldest rainforest. They’re great reasons… Continue reading

Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island

Travel can be a long and arduous road. And, travel to the world’s largest island is no exception. I’ve recently returned from my Australia Expedition and it was longer than it should be. With no… Continue reading

Childhood Wish

  Children’s wishes are filled with many wants, things they live without. The newest toy or a loving puppy are at the top of the list of most children. But, when you grow… Continue reading

Sequoia National Park

  Would you like to travel two thousand years into the past, to an enchanted forest? You don’t have a time machine? Don’t worry, you just need to make your way to Sequoia… Continue reading

Freedom

    Freedom is being able to live carefree. To be able to go through the day without fear. In today’s society, wherever you live, it’s a feeling that escapes us all. So, we… 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

Tahiti’s West Coast Paradise

      People travel to Tahiti every year, looking for a slice of paradise. You don’t have to go far on this small island. Majority of the larger accommodations are on the… Continue reading

Tahiti, Garden of Eden

Tahiti has been a popular travel destination for decades. The coastline has been the image of paradise since the first palm tree grew on its beach. We all know of its cover photo quality… Continue reading

Tahiti Mana

  Traveling to French Polynesia use to take months during the age of exploration and, now, just hours to fly to these islands of paradise. The western explorers sailed in their large sailing… Continue reading

Snapshot Sunday – Curtains of the World

  We create barriers for ourselves that act like a curtain to the world. Some hate hiking, even though they’ve never tried it. Some can’t sit still long enough to travel to other… Continue reading

Panama City, Panama

  When one plans to travel to Panama, the Panama Canal will always be on the itinerary, so a stay in Panama City is required. The city is located at the Pacific entrance… Continue reading

Yandup Lodge

  If you are seeking a getaway travel destination that allows you to unplug from society and temporarily hide from the world, you may get lucky and find Yandup Lodge in the Playon… Continue reading

San Blas Islands

  Take the path less taken and you’ll eventually travel to a place like Playon Chico of the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) where time has tentatively stopped. The territory has remained mainly… Continue reading

Great Blue Adventure

Travel around the world and you’re bound to fly over or sail over one body of water or another.  Approximately 70% of the planet is made up of water and if you haven’t… Continue reading

Snapshot Sunday – Prayer

    Prayer is the most important conversation you can have. Don’t see it as just a religious practice but a way to build a rapport with god. A vital act to one’s well-being. A way to transcend… Continue reading

Inspiration

    Moments like this are my inspiration to travel. My reason to value experiences over material things. I’ll never have many things  in my life but the memories will be immense.     I… 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

Snapshot Sunday – Man’s Best Friend

  “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”  –  Roger Caras There’s nothing more therapeutic than an adoring dog with its unmatching love and unwavering devotion.     photo: … Continue reading

Portugal, Fatima and Beyond

Travel through Portugal and you’ll be exposed to the beauty of its countryside and the rich history of the region. Take in everything the city has to offer but hit the road pass… Continue reading

Lisbon Portugal

    Lisbon was once a center for travelers and explorers. Very few cities rivalled Lisbon during the Age of Discovery for explorers. Portugal was a key contributor in exploration during this period by… Continue reading

Paris Wanderings

    Romantic Paris, a different type of destination for this solo traveler. My travels usually take me to far off mountains and hidden waterfall locations. But, the draw of Paris pulled me… Continue reading

Reykjavik and Western Iceland

I knew my travels around Iceland were coming to an end as I awoke in Borgarfjorour in west. I had just spent two days in the north just hours ago. I didn’t expect… Continue reading

Iceland’s Northern Region

Travel along Iceland’s Highway 1, commonly known as the Ring Road, and it will take you to the island’s northern territory. On the fourth day of my tour, we worked our way from… Continue reading

Iceland’s Eastern Region

  The second day along the Ring Road was through the eastern region of Iceland and another day of adventure. We spent most of the morning on the road admiring the beautiful vistas of the… Continue reading

Iceland’s Golden Circle and South Coast

  I recently returned from my travels in Europe and I am starting with the last place I visited as it’s the most memorable of all. Iceland was more than I expected, and… Continue reading