Reaching the bluffs above Kelingkling Beach is hard enough. Making it all the way to the beach and back is even tougher. That's because …
Travel Stories
We killed a pig and roasted it on the beach
The terrified squealing signaled that the time had finally come. No doubt knowing what was about to happen, our shipmate for the past two …
Swimming with reef sharks at a Phi Phi Islands beach
How easy is it to swim with sharks while visiting the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand? Easier than most tourists would probably like to know. …
Why seeing a gibbon in the wild meant a lot to me
At the local zoo where I grew up there was a place called Gibbon Island. It was a zoo like many others, with typical displays of big …
Handicapped Handcrafts in Vietnam is great. Too bad it exists.
Part of any American's trip to Vietnam should include a visit to the American War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. It's a sobering …
The Tao Expedition: Coron to El Nido
Once I discovered the Tao Expedition, I knew it was an adventure I really wanted to experience. I enthusiastically booked the trip …
Great hikes: Sedona’s West Fork Trail
The West Fork Trail is one of Sedona's most popular hiking trails for a reason. The beautiful canyon trail is an easy-going pleasure with …
Hiking Big Sur’s Cone Peak
Let's be honest, amazing views are not hard to come by in Big Sur. It's the kind of place that a new, postcard-perfect vista is around every …
Big Sur will make you a believer
In my book there's no better stretch of California coastline than Big Sur. The drive from San Simeon to Monterey is filled with magical …