If you've only got one day to experience Atlantic City, don't worry. This vibrant destination packs plenty into 24 hours, from sandy beaches and historic landmarks to lively casinos, great food, and nightlife that keeps going long after the sun goes down. Nicknamed "America's Playground," it's easy to see why so many visitors keep coming back for another taste of the boardwalk lifestyle. Start your morning with a stroll along the iconic … [Read more...]
Tony Giles, Blind World Traveler and Author
Tony Giles is a blind and partially deaf adventurer from England who has turned the world into his classroom, He has traveled solo to more than 130 countries across all seven continents, going for everything from bungee jumps to crossing the Arctic Circle and he shares the ride through his ebooks and talks. Q. Tell us about yourself? I am Tony Giles. I live in the Southwest part of the UK. Currently 47 years old. Totally blind from birth … [Read more...]
Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild, a Memoir by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild provides a clear sense of time and place. The location is the author's 16-acre family property in rural southern Ontario, Canada - called 'Paradise' by the author's mother. This book is an almanac of sorts, following the changes each season with entries from every month of the year. Paradise is not simply a setting in her prose, but the core 'character'. Her meditative observations are chronicled of … [Read more...]
Mountain Wave Winery Ningxia, China: Visit & Wine Review
During a recent trip to China, I visited with Melvin, the owner of Mountain Wave Winery. This property is about a 45 minute drive from the center of Yinchuan, the largest city in the immediate region. The property is located on gravelly soils at the base of the Helan mountains in the autonomous region of Ningxia, China. Grapes were first planted on the property in 2016 and the winery was built in 2022/2023. The original vineyard is planted to 2.5 … [Read more...]
Barong Tagalog Beyond the Formal Shirt
First Seeing the Barong Tagalog from the Outside My name is Anton. I'm from Siberia. In 2022, I moved to the Philippines. Before that, the Philippines meant sun, sea, and friendly people to me. Nothing unusual — a fairly standard picture for someone looking at a country from the outside. I had never heard of the Filipino shirt called the Barong Tagalog. It never occurred to me that the Philippines had such a recognizable symbol. That's how … [Read more...]
Empire Mine, Grass Valley California – August 2026
The 'big dog' was one of California's largest, most productive and longest lasting mines having been founded in 1850 (based on gold found in rock outcroppings on the surface) and remained in operation until 1956 (although it closed temporarily during World War II). This was California's richest hard rock mine. By today's pricing, this mine produced over 8 billion dollars in gold (nearly 6 million ounces). Most associated with the Bourn family, … [Read more...]
Beyond the Guidebook: 5 Immersive Encounters Around the Globe
Many travelers are looking for experiences that go beyond the usual city tours and well-known landmarks. Time spent with local communities, learning traditional skills, and exploring landscapes with knowledgeable local guides leaves a far stronger impression than simply ticking attractions off an itinerary. Guidebooks can introduce a destination, but some of the best insights come from spending time with artisans, farmers, conservation … [Read more...]
Luxury, Redefined: What I Learned From a Safari I Almost Skipped
I've never been someone who set out chasing luxury travel. Give me a hostel dorm, a cave I have to squeeze through, or a dive boat rocking in the swell, and I'm perfectly content. That's been my default for most of the years I've spent moving through the world, usually solo. But somewhere along the way I picked up a different lesson: every so often, the right kind of comfort isn't indulgence at all. It's simply a smarter way to travel, and it … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Beyond the Strip: How I Spent Three Days Without Losing a Fortune
Most visitors picture Las Vegas as four miles of casino carpet, buffet lines, and a fake Eiffel Tower. That version of the city exists, and it works hard to keep your wallet open. But the city has about 660,000 residents, and they don't spend their weekends paying $26 for a cocktail. I flew in on February 12, 2026, with a plain rule for myself: three days, under $400 total, flight not counted. I stayed off the Strip for almost all of it. I … [Read more...]
Atlantic City – The Best Places 2026
Atlantic City has always had a couple of personalities. There’s the version most people know: casino lights, packed restaurants, concerts, and nights that run longer than planned. Then there’s the quieter side that shows up in the morning, when people are walking the beach with coffee in hand or sitting along the Boardwalk watching the ocean. That’s probably why Atlantic City pulls people in. A weekend here can mean a little bit of everything. … [Read more...]
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