January is Human Trafficking awareness month. It's a heinous crime that I blindly encountered frequently during my time in the US Navy. Often, I look back on those days and…
We left Hanoi at around 8:00 a.m. on a crowded tour bus to see and experience one of South East Asia's greatest natural wonders - Halong Bay, Vietnam. People often…
Standing on the Equator is a peculiar experience, and one I recommend to anyone who is fascinated by travel and geography. To some, it is just an imaginary line that…
Vietnam is a destination that ranks high on my list of places I want to experience with my 15 year old son, Evan. My brother, Steve, is getting married this…
I love my Advantage status on American Airlines. The first class upgrades, airport lounge access, free baggage check, priority baggage claim, early boarding, and bonus miles are among the many…
The Covid 19 Pandemic shut travel down for all of us. Stuck at home with nowhere to go was incredibly frustrating and at times frightening. The news was grim and…
Maui's Road to Hana is an experience I will never forget, and one I recommend everyone enjoy while on the island. The 64 mile long two lane road on Hawaii…
I highly recommend a visit to the Paris Catacombs on your next visit to the French capital. The underground tunnels filled with neatly stacked bones are easy to visit and…
My family and I went to Paris over Thanksgiving 2022. We used points for both airfare and hotel, so it was a fairly inexpensive trip. The free room, however, came…
Cambodians celebrate Khmer New Year annually from around April 13 to 15th. It's a national holiday that marks the end of the rice harvesting season and the start of the…
I love to take early morning walks in Honolulu when I visit Hawai'i. We usually stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village, which provides easy access to Waikiki Beach and Downtown Honolulu.…
Cairo - The City of a Thousand Minarets - is generally a very safe destination. Overall, the people are friendly, helpful, and welcoming to tourists from all over the world.…
My favorite thing to do on any trip abroad is see a place's historical sites. Even if I don't know anything about it, I love the experience of seeing a…
New Orleans is my second home. I went to law school at Tulane, and I met my lovely wife, Gretchen, on Bourbon Street. I love the city's quirkiness, culture, and…
I booked myself on a trip to Portland, Maine for a solo weekend getaway to check out the quaint New England town and sample some lobster rolls. My wife suggested…
Beyond its beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts, Belize offers some of the best ancient Mayan ruins in Central America. Head about two hours west from Belize City to San Ignacio…
Visiting the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt was a dream come true for me. This barren landscape is full of ancient history, breathtaking hieroglyphics, and timeless mystery. One…
Memorial Stupa - Wat Thmey. I visited the Wat Thmey Killing Fields in Siem Reap, Cambodia in April, 2019. The primary purpose of this trip was to see the magnificent…
Portland is known for being quirky, and the city certainly has more than its fair share of problems. Homeless people appear to have taken over. Tents crowd the city sidewalks…
Romantic Bora Bora was a dream destination for my wife and me. In 2022, we decided to make it a reality to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Bora Bora did…
Since I was a small child, I dreamed of visiting the Pyramids in Egypt. My Dad took me to the Field Museum in Chicago to see King Tut's Treasures when…