I get asked all the time if I stayed in hotels or in hostels when I traveled to every country in the world. The answer is YES. I have stayed in both during my 15 years of world travel but in different phases of my life. I no longer stay in hostels, at least as […]
How To Visit the Batu Caves
October 24, 2012 by 18 Comments
Batu Caves is essentially is a massive limestone hill; which contains a series of caves and cave temples throughout. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India and it is dedicated to Murugan, a Hindu deity. How to visit the Batu Caves can be a little confusing though. The cave […]
Sunrise at Borobudur
October 21, 2012 by 15 Comments
Ever since I first laid eyes on Angkor Wat, back in 2004, I wanted to also visit Borobudur. Each time I have been in Southeast Asia since 2004 it hasn’t worked out where I could get to see it. Well this time it did. I flew from Singapore to Yogyakarta and based myself there to […]
A Perfect Day in Memphis
October 18, 2012 by 18 Comments
If you only have one day in Memphis, that’s too bad. However, if that’s the case, I have the perfect way for you to spend your time in this great city. Memphis has so much to offer so budgeting your time and knowing where to go and to eat can be crucial because there are […]
A New Singapore
October 16, 2012 by 43 Comments
Fourteen years ago, the first time I came to Singapore, I came away thinking Singapore was really nice but really boring. I loved Singapore Airlines; I loved the food, and thought the city was like Disneyland because the streets were so clean. Well, the streets are still really clean, I still love the food and […]
How to Drive the Ring of Kerry
October 5, 2012 by 32 Comments
Ireland is a great country for a road trip. There are many iconic drives on the Emerald Isle but none as famous as the Ring of Kerry in the southwest. The 179km route winds past beautiful beaches, shimmering lakes, islands, green fields, medieval ruins and rugged mountains. It is Ireland in a nutshell. It is […]
How to Plan a Bachelor Party in Kiev
August 27, 2012 by 19 Comments
My third time in Ukraine was my first time there with friends. I had done the scouting out for years and couldn’t wait for the opportunity to throw a bachelor/stag party in Kiev. My friend Mike finally obliged by getting engaged and then entrusted me with figuring out a suitable site and planning his bachelor […]
Why Should You Travel?
July 19, 2012 by 35 Comments
Travel opens your eyes and your mind to a whole new world. Travel enables you to see the world through other peoples eyes and from other points of view. Travel increases your awareness of other cultures and people. Travel makes you smarter. Travel is the best education you can receive. Travel enables you to speak […]
5 Tips for Traveling to Every Country in the World
July 2, 2012 by 138 Comments
I get asked all the time, “How did you travel to every country in the world?” The answer is a complicated one in reality but if I break it down, it really isn’t that difficult. There are a few caveats of course. You must have time and money-the two great equalizers of travel. Also, you […]
