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Have you been to Guyana? It is far from the top of most folks’ travel lists. If you are a nature lover, you may want to consider it.. Let’s take a look at this often-ignored South American nation! Guyana is a small country located in North West South America. It is bordered by the […]
I have never really been much of a hiker, preferring slow, meandering walks with numerous stops. I do know a number of avid hikers however, who give various reasons for hiking including exercise, seeing new locations or simply enjoying nature. If you are a hiker, what do you look for when choosing a new trail […]
As I have mentioned previously, Hawaii is often considered one of the most beautiful places in the US. Rainforests, beaches, mountains and much more. In fact, there are parts of this state that will remind you of Costa Rica- go visit and leave your passport home! Go anytime of the year as the weather […]
As the birthplace of modern LGBTQ+ rights and home of the Stonewall riots, it’s no surprise that NYC is one of the gayest and most gay-friendy destinations in the world. From Brooklyn and Queens to Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village, there are numerous “gaybourhoods” to explore. The Stonewall Riots were a series of riots and […]
I’ve never been a scuba diver. When I was younger, I occasionally entertained the idea but never beyond a random thought. I do, however, have some friends who dive and before I retired from the travel industry, I had a couple of interested clients. Barbados was mentioned to me as were Bonaire, Costa Rica, and […]
I’ve written various posts on Alaska, one focusing on Juneau and one concentrating on Fairbank’s Chena Springs. There is so much in this state that it’s difficult to limit to only a few suggestions. Let’s take a quick look! Anchorage is located in SW Alaska and is the largest city in the state. It […]
We visited Ecuador on our recent cruise of South America. Our stay was short but we were able to get a feel for it, especially the Ecuadoran port city of Manta. When we docked at Manta, we immediately noticed the fishermen with their full nets. In fact, Ecuador is known as “the tuna capital of […]
It doesn’t sound inviting, does it? Not surprising as the park is far too hot in summer with temperatures hovering about 108. Consider winter for a visit! The park straddles California and Nevada and is the hottest and driest in the National Park System. It also has Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. […]
What Is It Like to Visit an All-Inclusive Resort? It has been awhile since I have written about All-Inclusive Resorts. Yep, they are the definition of careless relaxation! While located everywhere, the majority are in Mexico and the Caribbean, with an occasional one in Europe. While there are few in the US, Bungalows is one […]
So you are thinking about your next trip and ready to start the planning.. If you have traveled much in the past you know a bit about slow travel and the perils of over-booking. Do you want a leisurely trip that allows last minute decisions?. If so, welcome to the world of spontaneous travel. Is […]
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