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We compare Seabourn to Silversea
If you Google “luxury cruise lines,” more than a dozen names will pop up, vying for your attention. I have cruised on many ships and believe that two of the standard-setters are Seabourn and Silversea. Who is better these days? We compare Seabourn to Silversea on 8...
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...
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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 70 countries....
Memorable meals from my journeys
Food plays an important role in everyone’s travel memories. In my travel to some 70 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...
Travel destinations from A to Z
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...
Road trip snack recipes
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,...
Funny travel signs from around the world
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...
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