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Explore Oahu by car
Oahu, the most popular Hawaiian Island, is also one of the most manageable. We will show you how to enjoy your freedom as you explore Oahu by car. You can go anywhere on a day trip. The journey from Waikiki, on the southern tip, to Sunset Beach, on the North Shore is...
Sail on the Spirit of Dana Point
If you haven’t been to Dana Point, California in a while, you are in for a treat. The already beautiful harbor area is undergoing a $600 million revitalization. And now, for a true retro tall ship experience, you can sail on the Spirit of Dana Point. A replica of a...
See Waikiki from a private sailboat
Aloha! You are in Honolulu, looking for the perfect sunset cruise. There are so many options, from big boats to catamarans to charter sailboats. We research everything and can recommend you see Waikiki from a private sailboat from Captain Castaway. As a reminder, we...
Unique Myanmar culture seen through videos
My posts tend to be heavy with photos to better describe the travel experience; but the unique Myanmar culture seen through videos is an opportunity to even better explore this fascinating land. I provide a little background to set the stage for each short video (most...
Luxury and adventure Alaska cruise
Seabourn provides a rare combination. With 4-star dining, small ship service and amenities, and their own zodiacs and kayaks for exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage, you have the ideal luxury and adventure Alaska cruise. We will explain why to choose Seabourn and review...
7 Mexican Riviera cruise tips
There are a myriad of cruise ships sailing to numerous Mexican ports at various times of the year. How do you decide? Here are my 7 Mexican Riviera cruise tips to help you narrow down the choices. Best itineraries, excursions, weather, packing tips – they are all here...
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8 recipes inspired by my travels
Most people would agree that food and travel go hand-in-hand. Some of our finest memories of a journey are tied to a wonderful meal steeped in the cuisine of a land. There is nothing like an authentic cheese fondue on a frigid night in Switzerland or Beijing noodle...
I avoid “best travel” lists
As a rule, I avoid “best travel” lists for several reasons. You should too, and I am about to tell you why. Whether it is a questionable motive, a one-size-fits-all mentality, clickbait, or simple bias, these lists of “The best places to travel this coming year!”...
8 travel items just for a cruise
I have been to 55 countries and more than 600 cities, so I know how to pack for a trip. But some recent cruising caused me to purchase 8 travel items just for a cruise. I will quickly share with you the essentials of what to bring and not bring the next time you take...
Upscale travel on a budget
This blog is all about upscale travel on a budget. Yet, despite the tips I will provide here and in my other articles, what you choose for luxury and where you decide to save is a very personal thing. These tips are suggestions from my travels to some 55 countries....
Memorable meals from my journeys
Food plays an important role in everyone’s travel memories. In my travel to some 55 countries, I remember many classic meals that expressed the culture as much as any sights did. Paring down the list of memorable meals from my journeys to just 26 entries was as...
10 tips for great travel photos of people
It’s not difficult to take great travel photos of people, even using your phone’s camera. Years ago, I used to avoid having people in scenic pictures of foreign lands. Now, I have found that people can bring perspective to nature, a cultural angle, and most...
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