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Quebec City in Five Photos

After years of pining, I recently had the opportunity to explore the picturesque town of Quebec City. I have long drooled over the photos of European style shops and stories … Read More

More Photos of Really Cute Animals (Mostly Puppies)

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and so I know a lot of you are rightly enjoying time with your family, eating great food and just relaxing. In keeping … Read More

Thankful Travel 2012 – Five Favorite Moments From the Year

Thanksgiving is tomorrow here in the United States and with it a forced gluttony of turkey, stuffing and pie. It’s also a time when many of us feel a little … Read More

Victoria Falls – Natural Wonder or Just Some Noisy Water?

In 1855 David Livingstone found himself in a canoe traveling down the Zambezi River towards what the locals called ‘smoke that thunders.’ The sound is what he heard first, a … Read More

Ivy Covered Walks of Santa Clotilde’s Botanical Gardens in Lloret de Mar, Spain

Meeting a Black Rhino in Africa

I love animals and the opportunity to go on multiple game drives in Africa was a once in a lifetime experience I’ll never forget. The fun and excitement turned serious … Read More

Ego Alley in the Old Harbor of Annapolis

Why Do People Love Train Travel So Much?

For some people the process of getting from one place to the other is a pain, a chore, an experience to dread with fear and trepidation. For others, like me, … Read More

Hot Air Balloon In the Clouds Over Spain’s Pyrenees

Five Foods You Must Eat in Europe

One of the best aspects of traveling in Europe is the food. From the best pastries in the world to savory dishes created with care and perfection. There are a … Read More

Sunset at Uluru, Ayer’s Rock in the Australian Outback

Cape Town’s Alcatraz – A Somber Visit to Robben Island

The sign at the ticket office said that all tours for the next two weeks were sold out, weird for winter in South Africa. But sure enough, the ferry was … Read More

Spanish For Gin and Tonic is…

I’m not normally a big fan of hard liquor; beer and wine are usually fine with me. And if I were to ever have hard liquor, I can guarantee you … Read More

Sunset Elephant Procession in Zimbabwe

Travel in Tokyo – Three Personal Challenges and How to Overcome Them

I had no idea what I was looking at. The plastic food looked so pretty in the shop window, but I don’t speak Japanese and there wasn’t even an English … Read More

42 Things I Love About the Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees in Spain

1. Learning how to make aioli the RIGHT way 2. Visit to Llívia, the only Catalan town surrounded by France 3. Eating dinner inside a volcano in Olot 4. Delicious … Read More

Amsterdam Canal from the Water

One Year Later – A Look Back at My Travel Wish List and New Additions

A year ago I wrote this post about places I want to visit. I’m asked all the time what my favorite destinations are and where I most want to go … Read More

Dali Inspired Graffiti in Girona, Spain

Groot Constantia Winery Cape Town South Africa

Five Words To Know Before You Visit South Africa

Every country has its own unique linguistic quirks and picking up on these is inevitable when you visit. I heard many new terms during my trip to Cape Town, but … Read More

Social Technology and the New Breed of Hotels

I’m a sucker for a nice hotel. There’s nothing better than coming back to a stylish and relaxing oasis after a long day of sightseeing or a tough day at … Read More

Walking Through Bruges at Christmas

Bruges is one of those classically European towns that just oozes with charm and beauty. It’s almost as if Disney had masterminded the entire visitor experience, from horse drawn carriages … Read More

Elephant Rock Formation at Entrance to Petra, the Siq

Five of the Least Scary Places in the World

The leaves have turned, there’s a chill in the air and smells of apple pie and fresh cider have filled the kitchens of millions. Fall is here and with it … Read More

Funky Pirelli Chair at the Salvadore Dali House in Port Lligat, Spain

How To Fly On a Plane: A Slightly Sarcastic Checklist

I’ve started writing this post a hundred times on a hundred flights after being annoyed by fellow passengers. Sometimes the post was sarcastic, other times downright mean but never have … Read More

Another Perfect Sunset Near the Water at St. Kilda, Melbourne

Four Reasons Everyone Loves Australia

OK, before you start thinking that this post is sponsored by Australia Tourism or something, it’s not, but it is something I’ve been thinking about for a long time. If … Read More

VIDEO Highlights From the WIRED Insider and Marriott Night of Comedy with Funny or Die

I recently took part in an exciting event hosted by WIRED Insider and Marriott Hotels and Resorts, the second installment in their Culturazzi series of events, an evening with Funny … Read More

Lessons From a Boat Safari in Botswana

The opportunity to observe remarkable animals in their natural element was a precious treat for me on a recent trip to Namibia and Botswana. I stayed on a luxury … Read More

Sustainable Food: Farm to Farm Eating on Maui

I wouldn’t say that I’m big into organic or even healthy foods, not normally at least. It wasn’t until I was in college when I first started to appreciate vegetables … Read More

Politics and Prose: Some More Thoughts About South Africa

The other day during the Presidential debates a South African Twitter follower commented how she wished their elected leaders would debate each other. That made me pause for a second … Read More

How to Get Fat in Spain

Usually when I travel the amount of walking, hiking and biking I do more than offsets any extra calories I get from, oh I don’t know, chocolate croissants and the … Read More

Five Must Have Apps for Instagram and Mobile Photography

With each new generation of iPhone, the quality of mobile photography only gets better. Today’s smart phones can now take photos that rival even the best DSLR cameras on the … Read More

Eiffel Bridge in Girona, Spain

Rocks and Waves: Finding Dali’s Natural Inspiration in Spain

Dali was a strange man. A quick glance through the Spanish surrealist’s major works proves that right away. But he was also a passionate man and sought inspiration in the … Read More

Sailboat Racing Across Sydney Harbour

42 Things I Love About Banff, Canada (in the winter)

1. Curling up next to a roaring fire with a good book, watching the snow fall outside 2. Great skiing, if that’s your thing 3. Surprisingly excellent food at Masala … Read More

City of Lights – A Walk Through Paris at Christmas

Paris excites my travel imagination any time of year, but during the winter holidays the magic of the city seems to expand exponentially. In a veritable travel grenade of food, … Read More

Looking Across the Island of St. Kitts

Surfing with a Goat in Maui

I left the lavender farm in the highlands of Maui and listened to the dulcet tones of the lady in the GPS unit as she told me to turn left, … Read More

Two is Better Than One Photo Series

Morality of Eating in Iceland

I like animals. A review of my posts will reveal a certain propensity towards engaging in animal related travel experiences and copious amounts of photos featuring cute wildlife. I try … Read More

Misty Cliffs Beach Cape Town South Africa

Stormy Beach at Misty Cliffs, Cape Town

Mushrooming in Spain

The Spanish take hunting for mushrooms seriously, very seriously. Finding the perfect edible fungi is a well-honed skill and the best places to hunt for the ‘shrooms are secrets often … Read More

Organized Chaos of the The Djemaa el Fna Night Market in Marrakech

Five Cities That Deserve a Second Chance

Travel isn’t always rainbows and baby camels. Sometimes bad things happen and sometimes we visit places that we don’t like. I know, I know, there’s something good to be found … Read More

View of the Southern Alps by Train in New Zealand

Walking the Fringe in Cape Town

When I first heard that Cape Town had been named the World Design Capital for 2014, I didn’t fully appreciate what that really means. Images of Project Runway filled my … Read More

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