Maine may be known as "vacationland," but to its 1.3 million residents, every season has something to offer. Provided you have a good windbreaker, even late fall can be a great time for you and your family to take your beach cruiser ebikes and glimpse some of the Northeast's most spectacularly colored foliage. Maine is a pretty big place, but a few of its bike trails particularly stand out and can't be missed. Visiting Maine in the Fall If … [Read more...]
Extreme Australia: Seeing and Surviving
The day is getting shorter, there is less sunshine in my eyes and warmth, morale is dropping - you want to run somewhere urgently. We need to plan a vacation. But the question is where to go? You can go to Africa to see the beautiful nature and turn your knowledge about the continent upside down, or you can take part in local sporting events by betting on national sports at 22Bet Kenya. Or you can go to France and have a romantic date with … [Read more...]
Fall’ing In Love With Estonia’s Autumn
Heads up, Europe: there' a new kid in town. In recent years,Estonia has emerged as one of the top destinations for European travel, as it contains a storybook atmosphere, amiable population, unique tastes, and countless cultural opportunities. It is comprised of charming rural villages and beautiful landscapes, unspoiled marshlands, beaches, and swamplands. And there is no better time to visit this Baltic gem than in autumn—here's why. I'll … [Read more...]
A Whirlwind Week in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam was a country I was both excited about and scared of. I was afraid of what its citizens would think of me, having read one too many blog posts about American tourists getting cheated out of their pocket change as a time-delayed revenge move for the American War. I should have known better. For the most part, to most of the people with whom we interacted, our nationality didn’t matter. Our American accents didn’t matter. Neither the … [Read more...]
Tom Waller: Producer, Director and Writer
In 2018, a group of young Thai football players and their coach found themselves stranded in the flooded Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. The rescue mission that involved countless divers, military personnel and volunteers from many countries took over 2 weeks to safely pull every one of them out of the cave. The incident once sent a shock wave reverberating around the world. A year later, this nail-biting rescue event was made into a … [Read more...]
The Utopia in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean – Interview with Shirley Squibb, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department of Tristan da Cunha
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shirley Squibb to get an insider's glimpse of life in Tristan da Cunha, a South Atlantic Ocean island that is completely isolated from the outside world. Surrounded by rough seas and untouched wilderness, coupled with unpredictable weather conditions, Tristan was founded by a Portuguese admiral named Admiral Tristao da Cunha in 1506. Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the main village in Tristan where all … [Read more...]
Mo’orea Highlights, French Polynesia
Mo’orea (Moorea) is only 30-45 minutes from the port in Papeete via ferry. And the port is only 10 minutes from FAA, Papeete's airport. Despite being so close, this island feels world's away from the often busy streets of Papeete. Need Internet access upon landing at the Moorea port? A Vodafone phone shop is within a short walk of the ferry terminal - located next to the gas station. SIM cards plus data plans can be purchased here. Often … [Read more...]
Tahiti & French Polynesia by Lonely Planet
Small but packed with information about this fascinating island nation, Tahiti & French Polynesia by Lonely Planet provides a wide range of information for both budget and luxury travelers and everything in between. Perhaps maintaining a reputation that is mostly associated with luxury resorts, Tahiti in fact also offers a wide range of other lodging options including AirBnB and family run guesthouses. This go to guide highlights the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Stunning Islands to Go Sailing Around the World
Islands are synonymous with dream vacations and out of the world experiences. For most people, when you talk about going on vacation on an island, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘paradise lost’. The escape from life’s reality to enjoy nature’s peace and quiet in the middle of the sea is more than blissful. It is therapeutic. In this article, we explore the top 5 stunning islands you can enjoy by boat to inspire your next vacation and … [Read more...]
Filipino Lotteries
The older I get, the more I find my priorities regarding travelling seem to change. When I was in my 20s, travel meant partying, meeting other backpackers, and seeing as many beautiful places (especially beaches) as I could. Sure, I loved trying good food and sightseeing too, but they were always secondary pursuits that I somewhat took for granted. Fast-forward to now, when I’m in my mid-30s, and meeting locals and trying different types … [Read more...]
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