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. …
Travel Stories
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 …
To the Philippines…
I can’t even count the number of times I tried to talk myself out of going. But no matter how many reasons I could come up with, my heart …
What to Pack: Travel Gear for the Philippines
Spending five weeks abroad can take a considerable amount of time to properly prepare for before the trip even begins. Good choices about …