Scenery
CAPE BRETON, NOVA SCOTIA – It’s that first glimpse of a rising green headland flanked by the deep blue sea. It’s the sound of a late-night jam session at the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou. And it’s the silence and the wind and sun on your face when you pull over at any of dozens… Continue reading Cape Breton, Nova Scotia – One of World’s Best Drives
We’ve been lucky enough to visit Venice twice, and both times in the off-season. But even then, the streets were crowded with tourists, many just there for a quick stop off a cruise ship to snap a selfie, buy a souvenir, and be on their way. Given that it’s such a tiny island – Venice… Continue reading How to Beat the Crowds in Venice
Sometimes the beauty of a place separates it from the competition. Sometimes it’s the food. For me, what makes Barbados particularly special is an eccentric Englishman of a certain age who runs a garden high in the hills. On my first visit to this Caribbean island five or six years ago, I wanted to check… Continue reading Lush Gardens, Sensational Beaches, and Lovely People in Barbados
Europe can get a bit overrun with tourists. That may be true more than ever this summer, as the U.S. dollar is almost at par with the Euro and Americans are booking trips like crazy. With that in mind, here are six great European destinations I love that should have a bit more elbow room… Continue reading 6 Great (And Less Crowded) Europe Destinations You Should Try
RED ROCK CANYON, LAS VEGAS – A massive wall of rusty-red and sun-bleached yellow rock topped by a pale blue sky. Families clambering over smooth orange boulders.Towering, ragged mountain tops lit up by the late afternoon sky. The Grand Canyon rightfully gets most of the attention when people talk about the great outdoors in the… Continue reading The Natural Side of Las Vegas: Stunning Hikes and Scenery at Red Rock Canyon
The Big Island of Hawaii is probably most famous for its volcanoes. They’re very, very cool, and they’re a marvel to see. But there’s so much more to do on this big Hawaiian island. Here’s a few things to try. HIT THE ROAD – There’s a reason they call this the Big Island. It’s massive;… Continue reading 5 Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii that Don’t Involve Volcanoes!
For many, Thailand is a dream destination. However, as a first-time visitor, it can be hard to know where to begin when the country is brimming with travel possibilities. Today’s article will highlight a few destinations around Thailand that will hopefully give you a taste of it all: the city thrills, jungle adventures, and a bit… Continue reading An Introduction to Thailand: Highlights for the First-time Visitor
I can’t think of a city that dazzles at night quite like Hong Kong. When there is no place to build but up, you get a skyline that consists of towering skyscrapers as far as the eye can see; you can only imagine what that looks like when the sun goes down and the lights come… Continue reading Where to find the best views of Hong Kong at night
Over the past year I have found myself connecting flights in Istanbul numerous times, and whenever the opportunity presents itself I like to squeeze in a visit to stroll the streets and eat some baklava even if it’s just for a few short days. Yes, Istanbul is a destination where you could spend weeks on end, however,… Continue reading 48 Hours in Istanbul