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  • The Land of Fire and Ice

    I don't know how many times I have flown between Europe and North America and each time, about halfway over the North Atlantic, glanced down on a … [Read More]

    The Land of Fire and Ice
  • Layers of History, Jerusalem

    We spent several days here exploring as there is something significant to see around seemingly every step; today was entirely spent in the … [Read More]

    Layers of History, Jerusalem
  • New Orleans

    Welcome to Southern Louisiana! Or if you prefer, Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll). Here, in the "south" the people are … [Read More]

    New Orleans
  • Santa Barbara, CA

    Santa Barbara is like a bright tapestry, woven from time, and enriched with the colors of history and culture. Some cities grow old and then … [Read More]

    Santa Barbara, CA
  • Huaraz, Peru

    In every inspiring natural creation there is a realism that speaks to you. In every moment on a mountain you find it more and more. You discover … [Read More]

    Huaraz, Peru
  • Lizard Island, Remote Luxury

    Arrival You are on a 10-seater looking out of the window. The azure waters glisten out of the side windows with spectacular coral reefs coming … [Read More]

    Lizard Island, Remote Luxury
  • Finding Inspiration (and lots of fish) at Waterfall Resort, Alaska

    52-acres of wilderness await guests at Waterfall Resort - a private fishing lodge located on Prince of Wales Island near Alaska's Inside Passage. … [Read More]

    Finding Inspiration (and lots of fish) at Waterfall Resort, Alaska
  • An Unexpected Night in Cabo San Lucas

    The rooftop edges over dramatically - at its most precipitous drop, one would fall maybe 10 feet if they weren't careful. There is no railing … [Read More]

    An Unexpected Night in Cabo San Lucas
  • Nepal – The Trek

    This is a short story about a 12 day trek I took in the Himalayas. This was the trip that turned me on to International travel and was the direct … [Read More]

    Nepal – The Trek
  • Bangkok, Thailand – Temples & Shrines

    Bangkok is home to hundreds of gleaming golden temples - many of which are centered around the old part of town and along the banks of the Chao … [Read More]

    Bangkok, Thailand – Temples & Shrines
  • Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC

    Interviewing Aisha Mambetalieva is similar to wearing a Virtual Reality headset and going on a virtual tour around the highlands of Kyrgyzstan. … [Read More]

    Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC
  • Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

    Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up … [Read More]

    Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa
  • 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]

    Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler
  • Three days in Laos

    Day 1 Greetings all from the heart of Laos! I'm writing from Vang Vieng, sort of a Gimmelwald of Laos... in other words the Laotian version of … [Read More]

    Three days in Laos
  • 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]

    Living it up in Sin City

Above the Clouds

Porto & the Douro Valley: A Journey Through Wine,...

We love when cities inspire us, the perfect combination of visual charm, combined with natural beauty and a product known worldwide (port). The part … [More]

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Journals

A Full Day in Mijas Pueblo (And I Still Didn’t See...

Four years living twenty minutes from Málaga, and Mijas Pueblo was the trip I kept bumping to next month. Everyone who'd been gave me the same rundown … [More]

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Guides

Los Angeles, CA - Studio Tours

The three "E's" are important on any good LA area studio tour. Energetic, Entertaining and Enthusiastic ! These items can come from the tour guide or … [More]

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Press Releases

The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch...

La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming … [More]

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Highlight of the Month

Vermillion, South Dakota - October 2026

Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate 'four corners' where South Dakota, … [More]

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Book Reviews

Passion & Practice: Secrets of a Surgical Resident by...

Passion & Practice, Secrets is a glimpse into Dr. Weinraub's time as a surgical resident following medical school. This read examines the formative … [More]

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I've tested a lot of eSIM providers over the years. From airport SIM card kiosks in Bangkok to fumbling with a physical SIM card swap on a train … [More]

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Interviews

Daniel Seddiqui, American Traveler, Author, Speaker and...

Daniel Seddiqui is an American traveler, author, and cultural explorer best known for “50 Jobs in 50 States,” the ambitious project he created for … [More]

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