48 Hours in the Verde Valley
The Verde Valley isn’t exactly one of the big draws for Arizona. If people get anywhere near it, it’s usually because they’re going to Sedona.… Read the rest
Accommodations
Places to stay – hotels, tents, yurts, homestays, hostels and beyond!
Visiting Seattle with a Kid
Back in September, I took my first trip to Seattle with a kid. Well, not just any random kid – my own, of course.
I’d … Read the rest
Could Your Hotel Room Key Card Work on More Than One Room?
When you check into a resort and use your hotel room key card, do you ever think of a scene like this?
Shortly before midnight … Read the rest
Best of Travel 2015
Despite 2015 being my first year as a parent, this has been a good year for travel. We got the Little Person on her first … Read the rest
San Diego: Beyond Mission Beach and the Usual Suspects
So what do you do in San Diego when you’ve been to Horton Plaza, the Gaslamp District, Mission Beach, Sea World and all the other … Read the rest
Four Ways to Make Me Hate a Hotel
I hate to admit this, but I spend more nights in hotels than in tents when I travel. I wish it didn’t have to be … Read the rest
My Quick Iceland Travel Guide
Over the past few months, I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Iceland. And my post about a suggested itinerary is one … Read the rest
Find an Australian Island Getaway
I’m still diving further into my research for a future return to Australia. I’m learning something unexpected – there are some great Australian island getaway … Read the rest
Best Hotel in Hanoi?
I can’t tell you that the Rendezvous Hotel is the best hotel in Hanoi. It’s the only one I stayed at. So I truly don’t … Read the rest
What Would You Do With $3,000?
A few weeks ago, I paged through the latest Mountain Flyer magazine and saw a review of the Foundry Broadaxe mountain bike.The base-level Broadaxe will … Read the rest
Hostels – Four Reasons They’re Awesome
Anything can happen in hostels – from just a good night of sleep to waking up to a naked Dutch dude parading around.
If you’re … Read the rest
Plan a Better Vacation – 4 Easy Tips
An awesome trip is rarely an accident. It’s a combination of preparation, planning and flexibility. You start with a game plan and leave holes for … Read the rest
Serenity Now! – Four Places to Find Quiet
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Sometimes, the din has to stop. You need to get away from TVs, traffic and the white noise of people-people-everywhere. But where? A … Read the rest
24 Hours in Turku – A Visit to Ruisrock
It’s a warm summer weekend in Turku, Finland. I just stepped off the VR train from Helsinki to check out Ruisrock. This is … Read the rest
Darwin, Australia: My Guide to the Top End’s Top City
I’ve never talked to people about travel to Australia and had them say “you know, I’ve always wanted to visit Darwin.”
But ever since my … Read the rest
4 Great Things About the Jumbo Stay at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
The Jumbo Stay blends into the background at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. If you spot it as your plane rolls along a taxiway, you might notice … Read the rest
Brisbane – Overlooked City of Australia
Brisbane is Australia’s overlooked city. It was my last stop Down Under before heading back to the United States. Though I knew little about Brisbane, … Read the rest
4 Helpful Facts About a “Love Hotel” in South Korea
The amenities in a South Korea love hotel are not what you’ll see at your local Holiday Inn: flashing colored lights over the bed, … Read the rest
Camping adds Natural Flavor to International Travel
I don’t travel without a sleeping bag – and I even prefer to bring my own tent.
Ever since my trip to New Zealand, I’ve … Read the rest
On the List for Next Trip: Scotland and Wales
It never fails – before the afterglow of my latest trip wears off, someone asks me “where are you going next?â€
My official answer? “Hey,