There are many things to do at the Salton Sea in California. It’s one of the most unique places I’ve ever visited in the USA… from scenic to quirky, to surreal, there is no other place like it. The Salton Sea is the biggest lake in California and one of the lowest spots in the …
Tag: Beach
Dec 20
Oahu North Shore Self-Drive Trip (from Honolulu or Waikiki)
In November, I was in Oahu, Hawaii on a cruise ship, so I had limited time to see as much as I could – from 8 am to 10 pm. Follow this Oahu north shore self-drive itinerary to see some of the highlights of this circle Oahu route, making a counterclockwise trip around the eastern half …
Dec 13
What to Do on Big Island in One Day (Itinerary for Cruise Passengers and Others with Short Time)
If you’re on a cruise ship or just short on time, there are many things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. Here are tips on what to Do on Big Island Hawaii in One Day. Follow this one-day Hawaii Big Island Itinerary out of Hilo for a day of varied sites from a waterfall …
Jul 30
Nusa Penida (Hottest New Spot off of Bali)
The 2016 edition of Indonesia Lonely Planet says of Nusa Penida: “Largely overlooked by tourists, Nusa Penida awaits discovery. It’s an untrammeled place that answers the question: what would Bali be like if tourists never came?”. Well, that was the wording in the previous editions and it makes me seriously wonder if LP skipped visiting …
Jun 22
Timor Leste Travel (My Crazy Journey to Jaco Island)
If I had to choose two words for Timor Leste Travel (formerly East Timor), it would be “Frustratingly Fantastic”. As the newest country in Asia – it just turned 15 years old – it’s building its tourism infrastructure. There are very few tourists in this beautiful country, so traveling around isn’t so easy. But the …
Jun 04
Things to Do on Flores Island other than Komodo National Park
Every tourist you meet on Flores Island has visited or is on their way to Komodo National Park for its wildlife both on land and in sea. This 4-Day Itinerary for Labuan Bajo includes diving, Komodos, and more. But Flores Island has so much more to offer. There are many Things to Do on Flores …
Apr 30
Michigan in Spring (Subtitle: Closed Until Spring)
Michigan is a winter wonderland with skiing and snowmobiling and a summer spectacular with great weather and many things for tourists to do. Before visiting Michigan in spring, I spent some time googling “Traveling in Michigan in Spring” and “Michigan in Springtime”. The searches didn’t come up with much. There were mostly articles about the …
Apr 07
Things to do in Churchill, Manitoba (And Why Summer is the Best Time to Visit)
In August 2015, I was lucky to get a chance to visit Churchill in Summer. The following are my suggested things to do in Churchill Manitoba, and when I suggest is the best time to visit Churchill. Take the Train to Churchill Flying to Churchill is expensive, unless you have Air Canada Frequent Flier Miles …
Mar 25
Muddy on the Coast (Destination: Cartagena, Colombia)
Before researching for my trip to Colombia, I didn’t know a lot about Cartegena. As a youngster, it evoked images of the film “Romancing the Stone” where the sister was kidnapped and held in Cartegena. My friends Marie and Hank had flown directly to Cartegena and I met them there in the morning. We took …
Mar 05
Life’s a Beach (Destination: Mirissa)
Mirissa was a tourist town on the south end of Sri Lanka. It had a nice wide beach, nearly a Km long, and lots of guesthouses, hostels, bars, and restaurants along the beach. Both Carl and I decided it wasn’t our scene so we set off on foot to find a better place. We headed …
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