What is Outback Trailblazers?
I recently wrote Why I’m going to Australia. As soon as I land in Brisbane I’m headed to the Outback. Outback Queensland that is! My first experience in Australia will be in the rough and beautifully...
View ArticleMy First Impressions of Queensland Australia
“Have you experienced any culture shock yet?” Her question came as a shock. How could anything about Australian culture be shocking to an American. Though I’m sure the woman at the mobile service...
View ArticleThe Australian Outback via Instagram
“You’ve seen more of the Outback than most Australians.” I heard this more than once on my trip through Outback Queensland. We were fortunate enough to get invited aboard the Outback...
View ArticleTrekking Colca Canyon
Depending on how it’s measured, Colca Canyon is said to be the world’s second deepest canyon–twice as deep as Arizona’s Grand Canyon. We trekked all the way into it, and out again the next morning....
View ArticlePeru via Instagram
Peru is probably the most popular destination in South America. The main draw is obviously Machu Picchu, but the country is the complete tourism package. It is a culturally rich country with a very...
View ArticleTraveling Peru with Peru Hop
The basic concept of Peru Hop Peru Hop is a hop-on hop-off bus system that makes traveling in Peru convenient, safe, and fun. There are a few different options to choose from, but basically they hit...
View ArticleSalkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in Photos
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in Photos The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu easily ranks up there with the best travel experiences and treks of my life. The high back country scenery brought back...
View ArticleA Walk Around Bergen Norway in Photos
A Walk Around Bergen Norway It’s usually raining in Bergen. But I came in the winter. There were clear skies the whole time I was there. Bergen is a beautiful city to walk around. Homes are built up...
View ArticleUp in the Hills of West Timor: Visiting Fatumenasi Village
Visiting Fatumenasi Village West Timor We came down the mountain from Fatumenasi in the back of a small truck, sitting on narrow boards which were laid across to act a seat. There were about ten of us...
View ArticleA Walk Around Budapest in photos
Budapest is a city to spend a few days in. I only had one morning…which I gracefully dragged into an afternoon. The city was so beautiful on a February afternoon, that I couldn’t pull myself away. I...
View ArticlePhotos from Run-down Glogow Station
Enter Glogow Station My intention is not to shed a bad light on Poland or make fun of the country or even suggest that this is a typical situation. I really do love traveling in Poland. After all,...
View ArticleBangladesh via Instagram
Bangladesh is a fascinating and under-visited country. Its neighbor, India, usually receives most of the attention, as well as tourist traffic. When Bangladesh is making headlines, it’s so often for a...
View ArticleA Walk Around Belgrade Serbia
A Walk Around Belgrade Serbia Belgrade is not your typical tourist city. I admit the reason I went there was because I found a cheap flight to South Korea (through Doha via Qatar Airways) from the...
View ArticleWhy I’m going to Finnish Lapland in Winter
It started as a twitter chat, as many of Juno Kim’s (the voice behind RunawayJuno.com) adventures do. “You should come up to see the northern lights with us.” The tweet read. Any opportunity to see...
View ArticleImpressions of Bangladesh
Before traveling to Bangladesh I had read accounts of travelers falling in love with the country. Charmed by the supreme friendliness of the country’s people, there will always be a special place in...
View ArticleA Week in Northern Lapland in Winter
My Week in Northern Lapland in Winter I didn’t know exactly what to expect in the northern part of Lapland, at the very top of Finland. I knew there wouldn’t be much daylight at this time of year,...
View ArticlePhotos from Dog Mushing in Norway
Dog Mushing in Norway “I would get shot if I ran my dogs over a ski path.” I can feel both the smile and severity in Dag’s voice as he answers my question. Norwegians are serious Nordic skiers, I...
View ArticleLocals’ Favorites for Wellness in Los Angeles
Locals’ Favorites for Wellness in Los Angeles Getting and staying healthy is important, whether you’re at home or traveling. I covered my top ways for staying healthy in a recent article, but here are...
View ArticleTravel (and eat Korean food) with us in South Korea!
We’re super-excited to announce a special small group trip to South Korea in May-June 2016! Like all our previous trips, we’ll be focusing on local food and culture and getting the most unique travel...
View ArticleNew Zealand via Instagram
New Zealand via Instagram New Zealand via Instagram is part of my series of articles posting Instagram photos. Check out Peru via Instagram and Bangladesh via Instagram and find me on Instagram....
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....