It’s been awhile since I’ve shown you anything cool. That ends now. Just fix your eyes on the photo below. That would be the Fly … Read the rest
What Hotel Services Could You Live Without”
Recently, The Cranky Flier wrote about the airline El Al (which seriously sounds like it should serve flights to the planet Kypton) creating a super-low … Read the rest
Prime Time for Another Doomed Theme Park”
A Facebook conversation with my old friend, Stacy (whose excellent blog you should check out), dredged up some memories of the old-timey version of Phoenix. … Read the rest
American Hotels are a Rip-Off
I was somewhat excited about an upcoming trip to Boston. Then I started researching hotel prices.
Check this out:
1 night in a generic hotel … Read the rest
So You’re Going to Australia … 11 Handy Tips
So you’re going to Australia” I know of more than a few wise people who are following my advice and heading really, really far south. … Read the rest
48 Hours in Flagstaff
Flagstaff has saved the sanity of many people from central Arizona. We know that, even on the hottest, most brain-baking weekends, respite is just two … Read the rest
Pass Mountain Trail at Usery Park
Pass Mountain and many other county trails get overlooked often. And unless you live in the Phoenix area, the only time you’ve probably heard the … Read the rest
Creatures and Caves – Hiking Canyon Vista and Walnut Canyon
In July, I was off to Flagstaff for more a bit of fun. For my wife, it was hard work – she was competing in … Read the rest
Possums and Parks – A Quick Visit to St. Louis
 Back in the old days before I began keeping my blog, I had to visit St. Louis. My sister-in-law was graduating from Washington University … Read the rest
My Best Zorbing Tips for Beginners
I’m kind of surprised that people are finding WanderingJustin.com while searching for Zorbing tips for beginners. I’m not surprised because people are looking here for … Read the rest
5 Reasons Why You’d Hate Traveling With Me
Often, when I describe my travels to people, they’re pretty jazzed. But then they go a step too far: “Oh, I’ll bet it would be … Read the rest
Boil and Bubble at Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealand
If an army of Parrotheads and Grateful Dead fans ever invades New Zealand, I know exactly what strategy to take to stop the assault: The … Read the rest
Watch Wallabies and other Wildlife in Australia’s Top End
Everyone has a reason for traveling – shopping, lying by the beach, sightseeing, sampling cuisine.
It seeing wildlife is the reason you book long-haul flights, … Read the rest
Belize – The Right Destination for You”
The cool thing about Central America is that just because you’ve seen one of its countries, you haven’t seen them all. It might be natural … Read the rest
S.P. Crater – Cool Arizona Destination (With Video)
It’s easy to forget or to never even realize it – but much of northern Arizona’s landscape was shaped by fire. Or by lava, if … Read the rest
Tucson’s Airplane Boneyard a Creepy Piece of History
There’s this really creepy, weird place down in Tucson, Ariz. Most people call it the Boneyard. The official name is the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration … Read the rest
Making Peace with Vegetarians – A Visit to Cape Trib’s Fruit Farm
After my recent post “Can You Survive These 5 Foods”“, a reader called me out.
“What’s the matter with you” This is all … Read the rest
Can You Survive These 5 Foods”
When I travel, I make it a point to find something weird to eat. I’d prefer it not be something I can get just anywhere … Read the rest
7 Cool Ways to Recycle an Airplane
These days, recycling is cool. And so are airplanes – even the Honda Civic of the skies that is the 737.
That makes recycling airplanes … Read the rest
48 Hours in Queenstown, New Zealand
If New Zealandgave birth to adrenaline sports, Queenstown is where those sports gestated. It’s flanked by the aptly named Remarkables mountain range, perched … Read the rest