Visitors to Phoenix probably don’t give enough credit to Tucson. That’s a mistake – the Tucson area has some great cultural attractions, and the outstanding … Read the rest
Tag: travel
Fear – Another Reason America Doesn’t Travel
A few posts ago, I said that traveling to visit family is ruining the country and making us dumb. And it keeps us from seeing … Read the rest
6 Things You Won’t Find in the Iceland Travel Guide
It was nearly midnight as my wife and I strolled back to our guesthouse on Barugata in Reykjavik. The sky was still light, and the … Read the rest
Hiking Destination: Iceland’s Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar isn’t so much a place. It’s more of a rip in the space-time continuum.
Consider its summer: It’s hard to tell 3 a.m. from … Read the rest
Update on Flying with MREs
Before leaving for Iceland, I was a bit worried about flying the military-issue Meals, Ready to Eat packs.
The answers I got from the … Read the rest
New Zealand for the Photographer
New Zealand for the Photographer
Travelers who love taking photos will come home from New Zealand with some of their best-ever images. Here are three … Read the rest
Iceland’s Coffee Culture a Cure for the Common Starbucks
UPDATE OCTOBER 2021: This post used to link to an article I wrote for another website. That website no longer exists — I’m looking … Read the rest
Eating Hákarl in Iceland
One of the reasons I went to Iceland was to try the country’s “delicacy” (just in case the quotes don’t make it clear enough, this … Read the rest
Stjarnan FC Soccer Fans the Highlight of First Day in Iceland
Want to make friends in a foreign country” All you need to do is embrace its sports, and you’re well on your way. I first … Read the rest
Life Without the Sunset – Iceland in Summer
I have not seen the sun set since I left Arizona on Saturday. Seriously, 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. look exactly the same. You definitely … Read the rest
6 Impressions of Boston – Plus 3 Great Restaurants
Generally, I avoid the eastern United States. It’s just not my sort of place. Up north, it’s cold. Down south, it’s humid and flat.
But … Read the rest
5 Places to See the Northern Lights
I’ve just made a decision: I need to see the Northern Lights. You know … the aurora borealis. Can you imagine how cool it must … Read the rest
Glow Worm Poop Mystery – SOLVED!
This is pretty funny … someone came to my blog today to find out whether glow worm poop glows. [Since I wrote this, few days … 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
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
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
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