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Conserving the Natural Beauty of the Californian Coastline

Taking a walk down the Californian coastline is an uplifting experience. On a clear day, to the roar of the Pacific Ocean, you can spot all kinds of wildlife. There are the fat, glossy sea lions that chill out on the rafts at Pier 39 San Francisco like working men after a beer too many, […]

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Three Must Dos in Scotland That May Not Be on Your Bucket List

Three Must Dos in Scotland That May Not Be on Your Bucket List

Many of us have bucket lists on some level. A list of adventures we want to experience in our lifetime. When visiting Scotland, people’s list may include playing golf at St Andrews, touring (and tasting) many of the world’s finest single malts whiskey distilleries, and attending Fringe Fest in Edinburgh. Now after my second visit, […]

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Troyan: A Bulgarian Hideaway

Troyan: A Bulgarian Hideaway

Troyan is known to many as Bulgarian’s “favorite little city.” The town is situated approximately two-and-a-half hours drive east of the country’s capital, Sofia which places it right in the center of Bulgaria itself. Nestled in the shadows of the Balkan Stara Planina mountain range, the air is clear and the views from Troyan up […]

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A Winter Wonderland at the Great Wall of China

A Winter Wonderland at the Great Wall of China

With early morning snow flurries in Beijing I wondered how the weather might affect our drive to Mutianyu. Thankfully, the flurries faded and we enjoyed a smooth ride to the Great Wall of China. The dusting only provided an accent to the scenic labyrinth of stones structure before our eyes. The snow created a winter […]

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Five Adventures That Top My List For 2013

Five Adventures That Top My List For 2013

As the calendar marches towards another new year, I found myself dreaming about destinations for 2013.  Now that America is moving “forward,” I thought so should I, especially with travel. And yes, that does include leaving the country. Here are five destinations and experiences that top my list for 2013. Of course all is subject […]

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Exploring The Waikiki Nightlife

Exploring The Waikiki Nightlife

Honolulu’s reputation for being able to effortlessly deliver a relaxing experience to its visitors certainly precedes it; with the slow rhythm of the waves crashing softly on the golden sands as an ever-present soundtrack, it’s may be impossible to not shed a bit of that lingering stress. While experiencing the natural beauty of the Waikiki […]

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Does Hawaii Have it All?

Does Hawaii Have it All?

Lush rainforests, live volcanoes, black-sand beaches, bustling cities and remote pasturelands—Hawaii has it all. Do you want to go ziplining through tropical valleys, or snorkel in coral reefs, or learn to surf in the land where surfing was invented? Do you want to see the only palace in the U.S., or play golf on some […]

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Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea

Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea

Olympic fever may have come and gone this year, but London’s appeal as a must-see tourist destination will never fade. The capital city offers access to some of the world’s best historical sights, and plenty of new attractions that are sure to hold any traveler’s attention. Here are my recommendations for what you should see […]

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