Our C70 Volvo parked in front of Ystad Studios

Car + Vacation, Volvo Factory Tour, Gothenburg...

Recently I was in Sweden to help promote Volvo’s Car + Vacation program for overseas car buyers – sponsored by Volvo, Visit Sweden, West Sweden Tourism and Skåne Tourism. This was an appropriate trip for me; at last count, my immediate family has owned six… [Read More]

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A Place in the Sun

Not yet 09:00 AM and already he could feel a drop of sweat forming on his brow. A hat would have helped, but hats hide your eyes, and for Juan Manuel, his eyes were his meal ticket. He supposed it was his own fault, as… [Read More]

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A Romp in the South of France – Day 1:...

Backpack strapped on and ready to move, I marched onward and outward of the Youth Hostel, away from comfort; a comfort, to be fair, that had held me back, that had repressed my inner flame for too long. Yes I was over it, over these… [Read More]

Spanish Monastery, Miami, Florida @PennySadler 2014

Ancient To Modern in Miami

Imagine a trip to Miami – fun in the sun, sand, and on the water; palm trees swaying in the breeze, tropical fruity drinks, tanning lotion, and dancing until dawn. But there’s more to Miami than beaches and bars. It’s a city full of history,… [Read More]

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Most Popular Cities you should Visit in 2013

The world is home to many fabulous places. You can explore spectacular mountains, or you can bask on one of the stunning beaches. If you are planning to take a holiday in 2013, here are ten cities you should consider visiting. 1. Paris, France Paris,… [Read More]

Outpost Beach Perch 2

The Other Side of Paradise

Warm winds, incredible sunsets, gently lapping waves—CUT! Please no, not another travel article about barefoot idylls on island paradises. Instead, let’s consider how you (that being me) can have the cheeriest expectations of a balmy Caribbean house-sitting gig met with the miserable crush of the… [Read More]

A Rough Guide to Kefalonia

Just a hop, skip and a jump from the Greek mainland, charming Kefalonia is a great choice if you fancy a taste of the gorgeous Greek Islands. Best known for its picture perfect scenery, the island ticks all the right boxes with sandy beaches and… [Read More]

Kalik beer

Finding the real Bahamas one drink at a time

OK, so I went to the Bahamas once before, as part of a cruise, putting in at Nassau and instantly clouding my view of the Bahamas as a whole, perceiving a place of giant cruise ships, sweaty tourists, over-priced gift shops and sheer sensory overload…. [Read More]

The Casino in Avalon

Breathing in the Beauty of Santa Catalina Island

Santa Catalina Island is located between 19 and 22 miles from the mainland. Catalina provides the calm, quiet and the rural contrast to the urban 24/7 hum of the city of Los Angeles. The Ying and Yang of urban versus rural environments, if you will…. [Read More]

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Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home

When I lived in Las Vegas, my title at United Parcel Service was “Bad Address Clerk.” Because Vegas is a town of drifters, grifters and shifters of identity, packages would continually go astray, paralleled by the wanderings of their addressees, who in a month’s time… [Read More]