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A Guide To Dating Safely and Successfully When You Travel

February 4, 2026 by Steven AtchelerLeave a Comment

Romance finds people in unexpected places. A bar in Lisbon, a hostel common room in Bangkok, a museum queue in Buenos Aires. Travel strips away the familiar, and that openness can make meeting someone feel easier than it does at home. The barriers drop. Conversations start faster. Time feels compressed because both people know the clock is running. But the same conditions that make connection easier also make misjudgment easier. You lack the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Culture, Drinking, Internet, Mexico, Museum, Passport, Portugal, Restaurants, Romantic, Taxi, Traffic, Travel Insurance, Walking tour

Phu Quoc in 72 Hours: Sun, Sea & Serenity

February 1, 2026 by Dave6 Comments

The island of Phu Quoc is located in the Gulf of Thailand, located closer to the Cambodia border than the Vietnam border. It is an extremely popular and family friendly destination for tourists due to the fact that unlike mainland Vietnam which requires visas for many nationalities, Phu Quoc offers a visa exemption for citizens of numerous countries. And it is also appealing for its weather, beaches and affordable prices. From Bangkok its an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Cambodia, Drinking, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, Resort, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Thailand, Traffic, Vietnam, Visa, Waterfall, Wine Tasting

Rent a Yacht in NYC: Luxury Experiences on the Water

December 20, 2025 by Elita VobLeave a Comment

To rent a yacht in NYC is to access one of the most controlled and premium hospitality environments in the city. Unlike land-based venues, yacht charters combine transportation, privacy, regulated safety standards, and panoramic scenery into a single, mobile experience. New York Harbor is a commercial waterway governed by strict maritime regulations, which makes professional operation, vessel certification, and crew expertise non-negotiable. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Bridges, Canals, Cruising, Drinking, New York City, Romantic, Traffic

How Green Roads Are Changing the Future of Travel

December 12, 2025 by Alex DerdenLeave a Comment

Roads of the future look nothing like what we're used to. Forget regular asphalt and standard markings. Something interesting's happening right now — infrastructure's getting smart, eco-friendly, and responsive to drivers. Decided to rent Lamborghini Dubai and cruise around the city? Perfect, because this is exactly where you can see how technology's reshaping the whole idea of travel. Asphalt That Thinks Sounds weird, right? But modern road … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Coffee, Cruising, Dubai, Technology, Tesla, Traffic

Chasing Wilderness: Why Tasmania Just Hit the Top of My Travel List

December 10, 2025 by Dave3 Comments

I have spent nearly 6 months in Australia over the past 20 years of traveling in this part of that world. I keep returning because of its geographic landscape, history, food, wine scene, and incredible diversity of experiences. And the fact that it never feels over crowded. But the one destination that has eluded me so far has been Tasmania. Recently I began thinking about exploring this island and began doing some research in preparation for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Antarctica, Art, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Caves, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Paradise, Rainforest, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Sydney, Traffic

Jake Needham, Author of Best-Selling Crime and Espionage Novels

December 1, 2025 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Burma, Cruising, Culture, England, Fashion, Film, History, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Houston, Interview, Paradise, Singapore, Sydney, Texas, Thailand, Traffic

An Amazing Experience of Riding Above 18,000 Feet in the Himalayas

November 25, 2025 by A Couple for the RoadLeave a Comment

Last Month in July, I did something I had been dreaming about for many years - I was riding over 18000 feet above sea level where the cool mountain air greeted me. It was an absolute adventure with Brahman Tour Motorbike Tour in Himalayas, India covering many high-altitude motorable passes. This place is a land of stark beauty with its rugged mountains, gorgeous lakes and endless open skies. I knew it would be amazing, but it came from the actual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bicycle, Food and Wine, Himalayas, India, Journey, Motorbike, Mountain Climbing, Passport, Sand, Traffic

The Ultimate Travel Guide for NFL Fans

November 19, 2025 by Beth MediaLeave a Comment

Traveling to see your favorite NFL team play can be one of the most exciting experiences in sports, but it requires planning to make the trip smooth and enjoyable. From navigating stadiums to finding the best local eats and catching up on game-day action, having the right tools in your pocket can make all the difference. Whether you are heading to a home game or an out-of-town matchup, being prepared ensures you get the most out of your NFL … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Culture, Food and Wine, Journey, Nightlife, Public Transportation, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sports, Traffic, Train Travel

On the Third World’s Insatiable Appetite For Hollow Consumerism

November 15, 2025 by Ben BarteeLeave a Comment

Originally published via Armageddon Safari: "Have you beauty, that leads the heart from things fashioned of wood and stone to the holy mountain? Tell me, have you these in your houses? Or have you only comfort, and the lust for comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house a guest, and becomes a host, and then a master?" -Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet Of all the cancerous cultural exports America has inflicted upon the unsuspecting innocents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, America, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beer, Casino, Culture, Garden, London, Markets, New York City, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Traffic, Walking tour

Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Tennessee – November 2025

November 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

A must visit for any country music lover - this is the country's longest running radio broadcast, dating from 1925 with the first show broadcasted on Nashville station WSM - now a 50,000 watt radio station that still broadcasts the Friday and Saturday Opry shows and plays country music full time (including being able to listen live via the Internet). Sirius XM Radio Channel 59 (Willie's Place) also broadcasts these shows on the weekends. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Aquarium, Country Music, History, Internet, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Tennessee, Traffic

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