Iceland’s Blue Lagoon & Myvatn Nature Baths: Hot Pots and Outdoor Soaking
A visit to Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon is at the top of most travelers’ lists – and it was certainly on mine. So I was thrilled to visit the Blue. ...Read more
Iceland’s Winter Wonders: Northern Lights, Reykjavik, Bjork & More
Two of my close friends had a burning desire to see the Northern Lights – so they zeroed in on Iceland as the place to cross this item off their. ...Read more
Qantas’ Airbus A-380: My Serious Case of Plane Lust
Or How 14 hours on my LAX-Sydney Flight Went Quickly! It was a balmy April evening in Los Angeles and there I was at the bustling Tom Bradley International Terminal – ready to begin. ...Read more
Reshaping First Impressions: How I Fell in Love with Melbourne
Are you like me? Do you sometimes make an initial impression – whether about a person, place or situation – that later turns out to be completely wrong? Do you. ...Read more
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – A Bucket List Experience For Everyone
Australia’s legendary Great Barrier Reef is on the bucket list of most scuba divers and avid snorkelers. It certainly has been on mine. So, as I was nearing the end. ...Read more
5 Reasons To Love Global Entry & TSA PreCheck
Traveling is great, but some aspects – like waiting in long lines for airport security or U.S. immigration – can be very un-fun. However, Global Entry and TSA PreCheck’s expedited. ...Read more
Cape Town’s Robben Island – A Nelson Mandela “Living History” Must See
A trip to South Africa’s Cape Town is not complete without a visit to Robben Island. In my view, it is a Cape Town “must see” as a powerful piece. ...Read more
Captivating Cape Town Will Steal Your Heart – Part 2
This post continues with more favorite things to do in Cape Town – touring Cape Town by a double-decker sightseeing bus, walking the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, shopping at an African. ...Read more
Captivating Cape Town: This Beautiful City Will Steal Your Heart
South Africa’s Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It consistently makes its way onto many “best of” travel lists and I totally agree! Cape Town (and its. ...Read more
New Zealand’s Fox Glacier Heli-Hike: A Breathtaking Adventure
My 3-week New Zealand travel itinerary listed a “Heli-Hike” in South Island’s Glacier Country. Hmm…. sounded intriguing! But what exactly was I getting myself into? Well, it turns out, a. ...Read more