El Yunque National Forest is on every list of best places to visit in Puerto Rico, and for good reason! If you like waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, or hiking, you should plan to visit El Yunque. It is the only tropical rainforest within the US National Forest Service and provides a beautiful, natural escape only about an hour from San Juan. If you've read my article, How to Enjoy Your Time Working Remotely in San Juan, you know that I only … [Read more...]
4 Things You Need to Do Before You Hit the Road This Year
You love your home, but if you’re like most people across the country and the world, the walls are closing in around you -- at least, that’s what it feels like. While it might not be time to hit the road just yet, if you want to vacation before the end of the year, the time to plan is now. But choosing where to go is only part of the essential planning that has to take place, you also have to think about what (and who) you’re going to leave … [Read more...]
6 Simple Tips for a Great Trip
We watch movies, play at BetChan Casino, and use Instagram and TikTok. But soon we will be able to travel again, and if you want your journey to be perfect, follow these tips. Buy Your Tickets in Advance If you book them 2-3 months or six months before your trip, the cost will be much lower than a couple of weeks before your desired departure date. If you have a large number of people, you may be able to buy tickets at a much lower price … [Read more...]
Escape to Bodega Bay
Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, … [Read more...]
Applying for a New Passport or Renewing a Passport? A few Details to Consider
After traveling for much of the past 20 years, a passport has became a critical part of my travel identity. I remember the anticipation and excitement of when I first applied for a passport. I informed my parents that I would be going to Costa Rica as part of an extra curriculum educational trip related to a biology class at college - my first trip abroad. I did not yet have a passport and this was around when the Internet was still in its … [Read more...]
Dalat, Vietnam, City of Flowers and Fun
We drove up from Mui Ne to Dalat - beginning at the coast with hot and humid temperatures passing by fields of dragon fruit plants. As we drove we began to climb into the mountains, leaving the dragon fruit farms behind, replaced by coffee trees growing on steep hillsides. It is refreshing to be in the mountains with the cleaner air and crystal clear skies. We arrived during the week of Tet, the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year and the city … [Read more...]
China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery – April 2021
Most likely the most northern commercial date farm in the state of California - this remote ranch is well worth making the trek out to buy delicious dates (some 1,500 trees and 20 varieties). Located about 90 minutes from Las Vegas and 4 hours from Los Angeles. The property has a fascinating history - settled by a Chinese man who came here pre-1900 after working the Borax mines in Death Valley. He mysteriously disappeared (probably forcibly run … [Read more...]
National Harbor Celebrates Cherry Blossoms, March 20 to April 11
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Feb. 25, 2021— National Harbor has become known for its spring display of hundreds of cherry trees lining the waterfront. The trees bloom each year in March and are some of the earliest blooms in the D.C. region. To celebrate the spectacular display, National Harbor is hosting a Cherry Blossom Celebration beginning March 20 through April 11. The water taxi, opening just in time, is a great way to view the blossoms from … [Read more...]
What to see and do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is easily one of the most fun cities in the world. It has a massive amount of different entertainment opportunities available to players and can keep players having fun for months at a time. What exactly does it have on offer though? We’ve put together a guide of the best places for you to enjoy yourself when in Las Vegas. Remember, whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Casinos It absolutely goes without saying that the … [Read more...]
Dubai, One of World’s Great Urban Attractions
While not one of the world's largest by population cities, Dubai certainly warrants great attention due to its rapid rise from being a sleepy fishing village to now home to some of planet's most iconic attractions. My visit to Dubai was a number of years ago - the city was surely much smaller then, but still, the city felt overwhelming. As one of the great cities in the Middle East it offers non stop or one stop connection flights from most … [Read more...]
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