by Stephen Henson | North America |
Hollywood began handing out Oscars nearly a century ago, but not until 2021 was there a museum to celebrate all facets of the movie industry, including famous props and costumes. From technical wizardry to the Wizard of Oz, take a trip with us to Los Angeles for the...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
We love Kauai, with fewer tourists and a more lush and remote feeling. Now get ready to explore 8 unique things to do on Kauai, aimed at the upscale on a budget traveler. Learn about 4 luxury adventures and 4 that are essentially free. Either way, the Garden Isle will...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
My articles are aimed at independent travelers who can afford luxury, but still want to get a good deal. Experiencing Kauai: upscale on a budget speaks that group. You want a spacious vacation rental for the price of a hotel room. You want practical advice on when to...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
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...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
Midway between Los Angeles and San Diego is a beach town so special you should use it as your base for exploring Southern California. In fact, you may not want to leave, because Dana Point is SoCal’s hidden gem. Beautiful, uncrowded beaches, luxury resorts and golf...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
Nearly 8 million people live in the California’s Bay Area, and when they think of a trip to wine country it usually means Napa Valley. A road trip to Orsa wines in Mendocino County may just change that thinking. Amazing, affordable wines, strawberry fields, apple...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
When I am not traveling, I am usually planning my next trip. It may be a place I have never been. Or it may be revisiting places I love, like these travel destinations from A to Z. I created this list to inspire future journeys. If you have an insatiable curiosity for...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Making your own baked goods for a road trip allows you to eat healthier and saves time and money not having to stop for treats along the way. We offer several road trip snack recipes that are delicious and travel well. Do you have a craving for cookies, scones,...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
More than 20 million people live within a couple-hour drive of the San Bernardino mountains. That’s why a road trip to Lake Arrowhead in autumn is a wonderful idea. California’s “Rim of the World” is most visited for boating activities in summer and snow ski...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Sometimes a sign is simply lost in translation, sometimes the graphics get out of hand. Translated signs can have bad spelling, with humorous consequences. Instructional signs can leave us baffled. Here are some of my favorite funny signs from around the world. No...
