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Solo Travel?

You plan, purchase, and pack for your dream trip - alone. You drive, park, walk to the check-in, and go through security - alone. You...

India: It's Hot, Wear a Scarf

Take a look at these photos. Can you spot the similarities? You may notice that I have a scarf on more often than not. Was it cold in...

The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Travelers to Honolulu have their pick of hotels, ranging from the luxiourious to the budget conscious. Skyscrapers, restaurants, and...

Point Bonita Lighthouse

I'm a sucker for a lot of things. When ranked, lighthouses fall somewhere between elderly people holding hands and big-sky sunsets. So...

The Ugly Truth About Jet Lag

If I could travel back to the 19th century and tell a random person on the street that in the future you could travel in a flying, metal...

An Over-packer's Guide to Packing Like A Pro

I'll be the first to admit that I'm an over-packer. The "overweight" tag on my luggage is a familiar sight. If you're like me you've...

Two If By Seaplane

One of my life goals is to visit all of the United States National Parks. So when my family decided to take a trip to Key West, there was...

If It Ain't Broken Bow

"Glamping," or glamorous camping, is the new craze amongst city-slickers like myself. Roughing it in the woods is a thing of the past. If...

10 Tips For Traveling With Friends

Anyone who's traveled with friends or family knows that it comes with its challenges. You're likely not used to spending so much...

Chic Loft in the Heart of Paris!

You can always stay in a hotel, but when in Paris, try an Airbnb. When we traveled to Paris in June 2017, we stayed at Aibnb's "Chic Loft...

What in the World is Punting?

If you're interested, Cambridge University published a guide to punting in 2008. The guide warns novices against the biggest mistakes of...

The Tower of London - Yeoman Warder Tour

I've visited The Tower of London twice, and both times I've planned my trip to align with the Yeoman Warder (or Beefeater) guided tours....

Driving in Great Britain

I watched this daily before our road trip through Scotland, and found it exceptionally useful and easy to understand. I will admit that...

Veuve Clicquot Cellar Tour

Our journey began at Paris EST, where we caught a 9:28 Rail Europe train to Reims, France. The trip was a short 0:45 ride with several...

Highland Highlights - Diary Entry

July 6th, 2017 Creag Mhor Lodge - North Ballachuish Inverness-shire (PH22 6RY) Of two things I strongly believe. One, my Lord savior, and...

Creag Mhor Lodge

When looking for accommodations in Scotland, one cannot rely on the usual suspects - Hotels.com, Booking.com, Expedia.com, etc. Scotland...

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