The best day of my life at the Thailand lantern festival
Here are a few of our photos from the Thailand lantern festival, a truly magical experience on this photo expedition. I can’t wait to come back next year.
An adventurous day with elephants in Thailand (and their poop)
Elephants in Thailand are sacred. And getting to care for one of these marvelous creatures is a truly amazing experience. Read on for details and some photos…
Thailand Photography Expedition Day 1: Capturing positive images
A travel photographer’s duty is not to shock their audience with sadness. It’s to uplift through their art. That’s what we’re doing this week at our Thailand Photography Expedition…
Batu Karas: It’s the Destination, Not the Journey
Batu Karas, West Java, isn’t a hard-core surfing destination. But for longboarders, and for beginners, it’s close to heaven. The Point works with just a one-and-a-half-foot swell. Its long, fat waves are ideal for longboarders and unintimidating, fun, and very forgiving for learners. Some say the waves here are “the best beginner waves in the…
Val Formazza – Italian Alps Summer Escape
Alpine meadows, crystal-clear rivers, and snow-capped peaks greet the summer visitor to the ancient, glacier-carved Val Formazza in the western Italian Alps. During the warmest months of the year, which are usually July and August, Italians migrate to the ocean or higher elevations not only to escape the heat but also the huge throng of…
Camelot Revisited: Aboard the Presidential Yacht "Honey Fitz"
In contrast to today’s fiberglass mega yachts, the Honey Fitz reflects a restrained, classic day-tripper of dark polished woods and modest proportions…It’s easy to imagine a scenario: a sun-filled cruise on the Potomac with historic figures gathered to discuss subjects of great import… or perhaps another of Caroline and John-John entertaining Kennedy cousins, picnicking around…
Walking Wailea
Wailea is home to one of the most beautiful walking paths in all of Hawaii. The views, colors, landmarks, beaches, and people-watching far exceed the five-star rating for which Wailea is known. This exhilarating outdoor diversion is a great way to start your day, and it won’t cost you a nickel.
How to Eat Like a Real Palermitano
There is no question for me that when it comes to food Sicily can’t be beaten. The island offers the best of Italian cuisine spiced up with North African and Arabic influences, due to the island’s historical location as an important hub along the Mediterranean trade route. Palermo, Sicily’s capital city, has its own unique…
Why I love that I get paid to write a travel blog
You can get paid to write a travel blog — and enjoy lots of great perks. Or sometimes, you may just want enough to fund your travels abroad…
How to write a good blog post
Not every reader is going to like your blog. But some approaches work better than others. Here are some tips on how to write a good blog post…
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