Dave's Travel Corner - Seeing the World One Step at a Time

A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet

October has always been one of Cecilia's favorite months. The sky over Longyearbyen, Norway (78.2232° N, 15.6267° E) is painted in incredible … [Read More]
Living it up in Sin City

The lights and allure of Las Vegas has long held curiosity for me. It’s a dazzling playground for all. From mind-blowing entertainment, … [Read More]
Exploring the Midwest of the United States of America

I stopped in Chicago, one of my favorite food and wine towns in the entire country. I enjoyed some exceptional wine and food at the Greek … [Read More]
Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler

I landed at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok before the sun had even risen. I first landed here in 1996, the first of what would … [Read More]
From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley

My curiosity to try wearing the most conservative Muslim, black Burqa drapery in California overcame my dread that I would be found out by a … [Read More]
Exploring the Wonders of Palau

The island nation of Palau is located about 500 miles east of Manilla in the Philippines and about a 2 hour flight from Guam. A number of … [Read More]
Two donkeys lost in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

Among those who come to Africa to join a safari, the holy grail of animal tracking is the so called 'Big Five'. Originally coined by the big game … [Read More]
Moments on the Road, Guinea Bissau

Look once and you see the dustiness of West Africa - it all blends together - the orange grime that covers everything in the dry season and the … [Read More]
La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host

La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide … [Read More]
Exploring Song Kul, Kyrgyzstan

Waking up late at night and stumbling out of our Yurt we were overwhelmed by the clarity and brilliance of stars in all directions - the Milky … [Read More]
Discovering a new way to cruise with UnCruise Adventures

Tired of the massive cruise ships packed to the brim with thousands of tourists? Not interested in that kind of generic, high-density vacation … [Read More]
Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair

Q. You joined Finnair as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2019. How did you and your team deal with this unprecedented situation in 2020 and what … [Read More]
Travel Spotlight: Jordan

Jordan is one of those fantastic countries that has an excellent balance between both natural and historical attractions. In this part of the … [Read More]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America

One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, … [Read More]
Trekking in Remote Papua New Guinea: Kokoda Homestay

Kokoda Homestay was set up by several villages around Kokoda with the help of Bruce, his wife Rosemary and her son Mark (who lives in Australia) … [Read More]