The first glimpse of Palawan takes your breath away—a slender island province in the Philippines stretching like an emerald jewel between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. As my small propeller plane descended into Puerto Princesa, the capital city, I knew this journey would be unlike any other. Palawan is not just a destination; it's a living, breathing testament to the raw beauty of nature, a place where limestone cliffs rise from … [Read more...]
A Week on a Raja Ampat Liveaboard – Full Trip Report From the Surface
I taught middle school science in Fresno for thirty-one years, and I first put my face in salt water at Hanauma Bay on Oahu in 1989, on my honeymoon, in a rented mask that leaked from the left side all morning. My wife Linda took up diving a few years later. I never did. My ears don't equalize well, and frankly I've never wanted to be more than an arm's length from air, so for thirty-odd years she's gone down, and I've floated above her bubbles. … [Read more...]
Cebu Island Escapes: A Slow and Simple Way to Enjoy the Philippines
There are places that make travel feel easy. Cebu is one of them. You do not have to plan every hour. You do not have to chase every famous attraction. Sometimes, the best way to enjoy Cebu is to choose one island, stay a little longer, and let the trip unfold naturally. A ferry ride, a quiet beach, a small roadside eatery, and a slow afternoon can already feel like a complete vacation. That is the charm of Cebu. It gives travelers many … [Read more...]
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary: Complete Visitor Guide
A short boat ride from Entebbe, in the middle of Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island is home to one of East Africa’s most moving wildlife stories. The sanctuary was created to give rescued and orphaned chimpanzees a safe, permanent home, and today its forest is home to a community of 55 chimpanzees, each with a story of where they came from and how they ended up here. Ten of the chimps were actually born on the island itself (an unplanned but welcome … [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...]
How to Avoid the Most Common Cruise Health Risks
Cruise ship headlines can make ocean travel feel a lot riskier than it actually is. Most ruined vacations stem from ordinary, entirely preventable problems that get handled far too late. The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program typically logs only 10 to 14 total notable norovirus outbreaks across the entire cruise industry in an average year, and when you board a ship, you're entering a busy, highly managed environment where everyday issues like stomach … [Read more...]
How Casino Destinations Have Become Complete Travel Experiences
For decades, casino destinations have attracted visitors from around the world, but the reasons people travel to these locations have changed significantly. While gaming remains an important attraction, modern casino resorts have evolved into complete entertainment destinations that appeal to a much broader audience. Luxury accommodation, award-winning restaurants, world-class performances, designer shopping, wellness facilities, and cultural … [Read more...]
A New Hampshire summer road trip: mountains, lakes, and the quiet charm of the Granite State
Some states shout for your attention. New Hampshire is not one of them, and that is exactly why I keep going back. Wedged between the crowds of Vermont's ski towns and the tourist machinery of coastal Maine, the Granite State just gets on with being quietly spectacular, and summer is when it does its best work. Last July I gave myself a loose week to drive a loop from the seacoast up into the White Mountains and back down through the lakes. I … [Read more...]
Cycle Japan’s Northern Frontier, Enchanting South on New Ride & Seek Tours
PROVENCE, France – Ride & Seek is thrilled to announce two new additions to its collection of historical cycling adventures in Japan. A new 14-day tour of Hokkaido offers deep immersion in the nature and grandeur of Japan’s northernmost island. And a 13-day Kyushu tour takes in the enchanting islands and inland sea in the south of the country. Throughout the tours, guests will stay in Japanese inns and Western-style hotels, and enjoy … [Read more...]
5 Day Barcelona Itinerary for First-Timers: What to Do, Eat & Skip
I landed in Barcelona with a broken suitcase wheel, a dead phone, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. It was my first solo trip to Spain, and I'd spent weeks reading guides that all said the same thing: "Visit the Sagrada Familia before 9 AM for the best lighting." Helpful? Sure. But not exactly the kind of advice that prepares you for the moment you step out of the metro into a plaza full of strangers, with the Catalan sun on … [Read more...]
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