by Traveller | Jun 1, 2018 | Africa, Kenya, Video Trip Reports
Can ya go to Kenya for the weekend? Well, the answer, it turns out, is absolutely. Never one to sit idly by and enjoy a quiet Memorial Day Weekend at home, I opted to take advantage of the extended weekend by flying from US East Coast to Nairobi. Total flying time? 34...
by Traveller | Jan 26, 2018 | Azores, Europe, Video Trip Reports
More than a decade ago, I had the opportunity to visit Iceland with several friends. Even though, thanks to a blunder calculating the exchange rate, we were broke on arrival and forced to survive on Icelandic lunch meat from a gas station, it was fantastic! The Azores...
by Traveller | Nov 5, 2017 | Asia, Indonesia, Video Trip Reports
I?m writing this post from Bali using only nine fingers. Something stung me yesterday rendering my left ring finger useless. But I?m not going to let that stop me from posting some of my experiences from this trip to Indonesia?s island of Bali. (UPDATE: I read on the...
by Traveller | Nov 3, 2017 | Asia, Japan, Round The World, Video Trip Reports
For some, travel is about consistency. Returning to the same place ? say, the beach ? year after year. That kind of travel is about getting to know a place intimately. And I respect it. But, it’s not for me. I prefer something different each time I take a trip....
by Traveller | Aug 1, 2017 | Asia, Korea, Round The World, Video Trip Reports
I was torn. Part of me wanted to stay in Mongolia for another day (I really love that place), but the other part of me wanted to see someplace new. And that?s the side that won out. I’m drawn to new places. The excitement! I consulted the Traveler?s Century Club...
by Traveller | Jul 30, 2017 | Asia, Mongolia, Round The World, Video Trip Reports
This marks the 57th country or territory I?ve visited from the Traveler?s Century Club list and the 44th?UN Member State. My desire?to visit 193 UN Countries means it’s not often?I am willing?to visit a country a second time before completing my goal.?But?I can...