Planning A Trip To Italy
Some links in this post may give this blog a minute commission at no cost to you. Trip planning for Italy revolves around the time of year you'll be visiting and where you would like to visit. I'm planning on spending most of my month in Sicily, an island in the very...
Things To Do In Rome Off The Beaten Path, From A Local!
Some links in this post may give a small commission at no additional cost to you. Getting off the beaten path in a very touristed city like Rome can be tricky. Of course, I want to see all the famous sights, but I also want to see neat local places not necessarily in...
Best Travel Gifts for Men and Women
Are you trying to conceive of the perfect travel gift for your friend, husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, or family member? As a traveler myself (extensive foreign travel), I've got travel gift ideas in all price ranges for your giftee whether they prefer useful...
Where Can I Fly My Drone In The United States?
United States Drone Flying Regulations for Hobbyists Rules for flying drones depend on who manages the land. The USA has federal, state, and local governments. Local governments include counties and cities. If you haven't bought a drone before, click here for tips on...
How to Pack Carry On Only for a Long Trip
I travel carry on only whenever possible for a variety of reasons, like saving time at the airport, not risking lost baggage, and not paying baggage fees. Here is advice I've given to friends and I'm happy to pass on to you. The more you travel the more you'll pick up...
How to Find Cheap Flights at Amazing Prices
Do you wonder how I get cheap airline tickets roundtrip from Northern California to Rome for $300 or to Bangkok for $400? Here are my methods, which aren't secret and don't involve credit cards points or anything else complicated. Also, I book directly on the...
6 Week Spain Itinerary for Road Trip
I enjoyed everywhere I visited in Spain, but a few places definitely stand out to me. Deciding where to go in Spain is difficult simply because there are so many great places! My complete 6-week road trip route is in this post, but if you have less time here for the...
Tour of Best Donuts in San Francisco, California
Despite living near San Francisco, I don't know the city very well. My resolution: combine my loves for exploring and donut consumption into a self-guided San Francisco Donut Tour. It's a fun and cheap way to spend the morning (donuts are fresh in the morning). Cost...
Addo Elephant Park Accommodation (South Africa), How-To Self Drive, Tours, and More
I spotted a few elephants crossing the road ahead of me, so pulled off onto the right-hand side (wrong side in South Africa) of the road and turned off my little gold Volkswagen Golf. I waited and watched. More elephants appeared out of the tall bushes. The first...
Burmese Food: Myanmar Traditional Food & Burmese Street Food
If you're heading to Myanmar and want to know all about the food, then this is the perfect article for you. It includes recommendations, culture, photos, and video. Burmese food is absolutely delicious, whether a meat or vegetarian dish and whether street food or in a...
Girona Sant Narcis Festival (late October) – Near Barcelona, Spain
I attended Girona's main town fair for St. Narcis, on October 29, and highly recommend it. The fair lasts several days and includes everything from 9-story human towers to a late night Correfoc (fire parade) to football (soccer) games and concerts. Correfoc will...
Mt Amuyao Traverse Hike from Barlig: Top 10 Highest Mountains in the Philippines
I made my Mt Amuyao 2-day Trek into 3 days, due to a minor injury. My trek finished in Mayoyao, but you can alternatively finish in Banaue. Mt. Amuyao Traverse is in the Mountain Province, Philippines Are you looking to climb a mountain in the Philippines? First of...
Everything Lesotho, Africa – Roads, Beer, + Transportation
Country, Language, Precipitation Lesotho, Africa, pronounced Leh – sue – two, is a small country totally surrounded by South Africa, the same as Swaziland. Lesotho people, Basotho, have their own language, Sotho, and culture, and the terrain is mountainous. Because of...
Recommendation for Guest House in Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon has so much lodging all over the city. As with any place in Myanmar, if you're a foreigner ensure that your accommodation has the special permit allowing foreigners to stay overnight. I was really happy with my guest house in Yangon, so I recommend it! If you...
Let’s Watch the Total Solar Eclipse 2019!
I've heard of eclipses all my life-- lunar eclipse, solar eclipse, partial eclipse, total eclipse. I never thought much of them. Then, I watched the 2017 total solar eclipse from the center line. I was in total twilight for over two minutes, and it was amazing! Now...