by Stephen Henson | North America |
Suppose your time in SoCal is limited, and the family can’t decide which theme park to visit. I will help you decide whether to go to Disneyland or Universal Studios for one day. To make the pricing comparable, we choose a Disneyland/California Adventure Park Hopper...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I have taken more than a thousand flights, but I still admit to having airport anxiety. As a result, I have learned ways to deal with airport stress. After all, travel is supposed to reduce stress, not cause it! From leaving early to security tips to airport lounges,...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
Most information you read about Jackson Hole, Wyoming speaks to traveling there in the summer for pleasant weather or winter for skiing. I think the best idea might be to visit Jackson Hole in October, for pretty autumn colors, good prices, and above all, no crowds!...
by Stephen Henson | Africa |
Don’t get us wrong. We would do an African Safari again, but just a lot smarter as a result of learning from 8 mistakes we made on our first safari. On the positive side, we did many things right and now can share what we could have done much better, including both...
by Stephen Henson | Africa |
So you have decided to take a safari in Kenya – a wise choice. Even smarter, spend several days to visit Nairobi both before and after your safari. The city has interesting attractions worthy of your time. It is the perfect antidote to those long, dusty drives trying...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Having traveled to 53 countries and more than 600 cities, I have learned some lessons about what to take, how to take it, and what to leave behind. Now I share these little secrets, from gadgets to apps to packing tips, in what I call Stephen’s travel tips for 2018....
by Stephen Henson | North America |
Everybody checks off the major sights of San Francisco on their first few visits, but I will share with you some of my more unusual things to do, including Funston Beach hang gliders, exploring Fort Point, walking Presidio Park trails, riding on a Segway tour, and...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
We gaze at the imposing granite peaks dating back to the Jurassic Period. Gnarled pine trees grow mystically out of the rock. The mountains seem to float on endlessly. But this Avatar-like scene is devoid of any Western tourists during our visit. They are missing...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Luang Prabang sits about mid-way between Bangkok and Hanoi, but it is centuries apart. The time is now to visit Luang Prabang, Laos before tourism turns it into another bustling Southeast Asia city or even another Seam Reap. I will show you some of my favorite things...
by Stephen Henson | North America |
The colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, nestled in the mountains of central Mexico, has plenty to offer visitors. What should you do after seeing the Parroquia, the Jardin, and sampling some of the 300 restaurants and dozens of art galleries? I will show you 5...
