Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is very much cotton-like; this is how the name of this island came about – Kapas, a Malay word for cotton. The island can be reached in less than 10 minutes by a speed boat from the … [Read more...]
The Taste At Koi Garden Cafe
KOI GARDEN CAFÉ came into existence after Australian-Filipino couple Clive and Sally began the restaurant in February of 2020. Situated in the heart of the small town of Clarin in the province of Misamis Occidental, Southern Philippines, the restaurant provides a cozy place to dine in for families, couples, circles of friends, or simply individuals from neighboring cities or municipalities looking for a relaxing hangout. The restaurant is also an … [Read more...]
Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month With Virginia Beach’s Famous Lynnhaven Oysters
Virginia Beach, Va. – October 29, 2020 – While many associate November with turkey, in Virginia it’s oyster month. Virginia Beach is a particularly special place to celebrate because of its geographic location; sitting at the meeting point of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the destination’s waterways are a magnet for dozens of species of fish and shellfish and home to the world renowned Lynnhaven oysters. Lynnhaven oysters are a local … [Read more...]
Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing
Photo by Alice Bourget [Note: this piece was written in pre-pandemic days, first accepted by the LA Times, but had a couple of long publication delays. And then the pandemic arrived. Ecuador was hit hard. Milton’s tours, listed at the end, are suspended. Here’s to travel to come!] When I was around 10, I tagged along to my brother’s Boy Scout meeting, where one activity was making art projects. Given instruction, I sprayed a clothespin with … [Read more...]
Visit Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus®
What if I told you we have an overall population density of 1,98 persons per square kilometer, which is one of the lowest in Europe, more reindeer then people, the cleanest air and waters in the world. Yet we live in a modern city filled with services and even luxury. Our summer nights are light like the most romantic pink twilight, and that our summer temperatures are mild like the birds milk, as we Finnish people like to say. Would you believe … [Read more...]
10 Top Reasons to Visit Vietnam
Ranging from leisurely to adventurous travellers, Vietnam has something in store for everyone. This country can be visited throughout the year. People with different tastes, preferences and age group can enjoy Vietnam. I travelled to this beautiful country back in 2017 with my husband and 6 year old daughter. From my experience here are the 10 top reasons to visit Vietnam. 1. Stunning natural beauty Vietnam is one of the most beautiful places … [Read more...]
Hone Your Hobbies in Legendary Carson Valley
CARSON VALLEY, Nev. (July, 2020) – While we can all be grateful for technology over the past few months, there are some places in the world that are just no match for virtual reality. In Carson Valley, Nevada, the mountains stretch far beyond any touchscreen. While people are excited to break free of their homes and reconnect with nature, there's no better time, and frankly, no better place, to hone your outdoor hobbies. Socially distant options … [Read more...]
Visit Ushuaia, Argentina – July 2020
El Fin del Mundo, or in English, the End of the World. Such is an appropriate phrase to describe the southernmost city on the entire planet. Several airlines including Aerolíneas Argentinas, TAM & LAN Airlines fly to the airport - the primary connector city is Buenos Aires. Ushuaia's tiny airport is located only about a 10 minute drive from downtown. If you spend any amount of time here, it is helpful if you enjoy seafood! A number of … [Read more...]
Brazilian Cachaça trip Day 8: Curitiba and Morretes
I was up before dawn, checked out, and on the road while Itajaí slept. My flight was at 9 am, and I made it to the airport by 7:30. I was going to miss Santa Catarina, knowing that I hadn’t gotten to see all that I wanted. But I was on to Parana, flying into Curitiba by way of Congonhas Airport in São Paulo. All my flights went smoothly, even in the busy domestic airport in Sao Paulo. By the time I landed in Curitiba, amidst the fog and rain, … [Read more...]
Shore Diving in the Pacific Northwest
My wife Amy and I decided to go scuba diving in the Seattle-Tacoma area while visiting my daughter on her 21st birthday. We found shores of the Puget Sound easy to get to, fun to scuba dive, and the waters teaming with interesting creatures. The Puget Sound has hundreds of shore diving locations. For planning, we picked three of the highest rated dive sites closest to the Seattle Tacoma Airport, just on the southern edge of Seattle: Redondo … [Read more...]
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