This delightful read transports readers on a journey around the world; it is the story of being unemployed, middle-aged and home-free, traveling around the planet pursuing purpose through volunteering and gaining experiences rather than things. McAnally brings the readers to remote projects, often involving islands including off the coast of Belize, Vanuatu, Tonga, Bora Bora, Palau, Fiji and Saint Barthélemy. Bouncing around from project to project, the story takes an unexpected turn when in 2016, she takes a crew position on a sailboat with Captain Gary, an older gentleman who […]

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Catalonia has 580 kilometres (360 miles) of coastline which can be characterised as town and city or wild natural with very different types of beaches to cater for all preferences. City and town beaches are typically closely regulated beaches (no smoking on the beach, no nudity, no motorised watercraft, no dogs) but have services such as public toilets, showers, lifeguards and sometimes locker facilities. Behind the beach you will often see high-rise cityscape and you will find plenty of seafood restaurants along the beach front as well as chiringuito beach […]

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In the spring of 2022, my wife and I rented an apartment in Barcelona and lived like locals for 31 incredible days. After two years of working from our home in the Bay area, we realized we weren’t capitalizing on the remote nature of our now-remote jobs. Our dream of eventually moving to Europe became a reality, even if for a short time.  Since we were still technically working during our stay, we crafted a daily schedule to maximize our free time. After waking up at 6:45 am, we’d catch […]

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Throughout Europe, the history of the region has shaped the construction of cities and architecture of buildings. For those who are enchanted with the beauty of centuries of construction art, Europe is a sightseeing wonderland. Here are some of the best locations across the continent to see and learn about thousands of years of architectural design. Barcelona, Spain The region that is now the city of Barcelona is believed to have been inhabited since as early as 5000 BC, and initial founding of the city is storied to have been […]

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Palau is truly the remote destination for nature lovers and outdoor and marine enthusiasts. It is not an easy destination to reach from Europe or the states. Non stop flights connect in Japan or Guam – this is part of Micronesia – about 800 km as the crow fly’s from Manilla, Philippines.This island nation has not yet been overly developed with strip malls, high rise condo’s, fast food restaurants that plague many island nations. This is uniquely refreshing and should be cherished rather than maligned. There are only approximately 20,000 […]

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With the weather remaining dark, gloomy and at times spitting buckets of heavy rain scattering people under overhangs in downtown Nadi – it was a “weather weight off my back” today as the clouds parted and we finally had sunshine! Too much of this rain and gloomy weather is bad for my personal psyche. The cyclone watch was lifted a day or two ago and it was just a waiting game for the storm to dissipate. Today I set out for the hot springs and mud baths about a 20 […]

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(Palau, Micronesia — July 8, 2014) There are many idyllic swimming destinations in the world, but Palau’s Jellyfish Lake ranks high as one of the most unusual. According to social media manager Jessie Cahill, “Because of the overwhelming intrigue in Jellyfish Lake and the many positive comments we receive from visitors, we decided to post a survey on the Visit Palau Facebook page to formulate a list of what our fans believe to be the Top Ten Best Places to Swim.” The results are in and here’s what some of […]

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“I’ve got two tickets to paradise. Pack your bags and leave tonight” – Eddie Money In the evening we arrived to the Airai Hotel located conveniently near Palau’s international airport. The Airai hotel staff was welcoming and our hotel room that overlooked the coastline from a distance and the hotel waterpark below us was a spacious and comfortable midrange option. At the restaurant we sampled tasty white snapper pesto served over a bed of vegetables and steamed rice. In the morning we boarded the free hotel shuttle that shuffles guests […]

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Whenever we arrive to a new place, we attempt to learn about the country. Therefore, our first stop in Palau was the Belau National Museum where the exhibit: “A Cherechar A Lokelii: Palau Through the Years” gave us a detailed introductory education. Strolling through the halls we learned about the past presence and influences of the Spanish, Germans, Japanese and the United States from a historical context. The Spanish first visited Palau in 1522 and later returned to govern the country as a colony from 1885-1899. They brought missionaries, who […]

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Since Jellyfish Lake and the Rock Islands were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2012, more and more seasoned travelers are choosing Palau as a vacation destination. Recent statistics indicate that nearly 100,000 people visit Palau annually. Holidaymakers who have not yet explored Palau’s charms may be yearning to ascertain if the above water cuisine experience matches Palau’s underwater treasures. During our ten-day stay on Palau, we were treated to a variety of local tastes that we highly recommend to incoming visitors. Eric Kuo, the owner of […]

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(Palau, Micronesia — July 10, 2013) — According to one of Palau’s eco-tourism partners, Etpison Museum, this Micronesian destination is home to at least 235 different manta rays, which have been recently photo identified as of June, 2013. All of the Palau belly IDs, dramatic photos and information on Palau manta rays can be viewed on the newly updated www.mantaIDpalau.org website, one of the ongoing awareness projects of the non-profit Etpison Museum. The museum will continue to work with different states in Palau in the next few years to identify […]

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(Palau, Micronesia — June 20, 2013) — Known for its world-class scuba diving conditions, Palau is host to a whole range of options for adventure seekers. In addition to being one of Jacques Cousteau’s favorite dive destinations, this Micronesian paradise is also one of Survivor TV’s Jeff Probst’s favorite places on earth. It’s no wonder…the remote location is free of commerciality and truly a genuine eco-environment, which is not at all manufactured but a custom of this down to earth nation. In addition to scuba diving, Palau is home to […]

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Port Moresby is a bit difficult to explore on your own – the city is spread out and there aren’t that many attractions to visit right in town. However we caught up with the energetic folks from Cold Media Productions who are covering my visit to PNG. We headed out in their Toyota Land cruiser for the top of a nearby mountain – Sogeri which affords one excellent views overlooking all of Port Moresby in the distance, the Stanley-Owens range (the backbone mountain range of the country) and further out, […]

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(January 17, 2013) — Considered by industry experts and scuba diving enthusiasts as “the best of the best,” Scuba Diving Magazine’s Top 100 Gold List is a “popularity contest” where rankings are based on a total number of responses from global readers and divers. The Top 100 Gold List features operators, resorts, live-aboards, underwater experiences (i.e., best wall, shore and wreck sites), dive bars and more. Here are some of the highlights that feature our beloved scuba diving destination of Palau and many of our tour operators. The “best” of […]

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Dropped into Saipan in the dead of night – starry skies, the blackness of the sea greeted us – disturbed only by the lights emanating from this small island. I had only done cursory research before our visit here and after speaking for nearly 2 hours to my seatmate who lives here now – I wasn’t really sure what to expect. He spoke of sweat shops (now extinct), high alcoholism, a hub for smuggling drugs in from China, unemployment, gambling addictions, prior scandals…the list went on. When I told people […]

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