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
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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
Photographic Travel Review of 2022
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
Bora Bora
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
Moorea, French Polynesia
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
Montana de Oro
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
Morro Bay 2022
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 2022
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, and The Mighty Colorado River
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
Monument Valley
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
Grand Canyon
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
Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA
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
Arenales Canyon Adventure
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
The West Coast Experience – Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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
Photographic Travel Review of 2021
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
Hawaii, the Big Island
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
Oahu, Hawaii
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
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
Expedition Southern Idaho
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
Grand Teton National Park
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 National Park
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
My American Road Odyssey 2021
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 – West Entrance
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
Zabriskie Point Trail
One of the iconic spots in Death Valley National Park is Zanbriskie Point. From the viewpoint, you can see the mounds that remind me of strawberry and vanilla ice cream swirls. It’s an… Continue reading
Death Valley 2021
There are many national parks that one can travel to in the western United States. One that usually doesn’t come to mind is Death Valley. The name itself isn’t very welcoming and the… Continue reading
Detained
Travel is such a wonderful experience. Most go for the leisure type of holidays, filled with days of lounging at the beach or poolside with a drink, spending time sight seeing and shopping.… 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 2020
2020 has been a year like no other. The Covid19 pandemic has affected all of our lives in so many ways. Non-essential travel has come to a standstill to curve the spread of… Continue reading
Utah’s Mighty 5 Road Trip
Covid19 has put a hold on international travel but it hasn’t put a hold on all travel. The United States is such a large country with so many diverse regions it is an… Continue reading
Kolob Canyons – Zion National Park
Zion National Park is one of the most visited parks and it’s definitely one of my favorites. I’ve actually visited Zion about a half dozen times. They’ve all been to the valley and… Continue reading
Canyonlands National Park
People travel to Arches National Park and visit Canyonlands National Park out of convenience. The two parks are about 30 minutes apart, and yes, it’s very convenient. If you do the same, you’ll… Continue reading