As a travel writer with a popular travel blog and some other national outlets, I get a lot of offers and calls to go on press trips. I very rarely accept them. I don’t like being on someone else’s schedule and I don’t like feeling obligated to do something in return for a free trip […]
3 Best Things to do in Panama City
July 14, 2012 by 19 Comments
East meets west in Panama City, literally. The city is the crossroads of the world and a true hub of International trade. The Panama Canal has brought great riches to Panama City. It is by far the most vibrant and wealthiest city in all of Central America. Massive glass tower skyscrapers adorn the 20 miles […]
3 Best Places to See Around Panama City
July 12, 2012 by 19 Comments
Panama City is the most cosmopolitan city in Central America. It is the major air hub of the region and has the best nightlife, restaurants, etc. However, no trip to Panama is complete without checking out other areas of the country. There are several day trips you can take to great and interesting places right […]
Hiking Preikestolen, Norway
June 14, 2012 by 27 Comments
Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is one of the most famous hikes and lookouts in the world. The view atop Preikestolen has been named the worlds best by several notable travel publications. Take my word for it, the views are amazing but that’s not half the story of Pulpit Rock; first you’ve got to get up […]
Hike to Kjerag, Norway
June 13, 2012 by 29 Comments
Some of the worlds greatest hikes are located in Norway. The towering cliffs and mountains overlook the scintillating fjords below. The views at the top of these cliffs are priceless and rank amongst the worlds best. I personally have hiked several and my favorite by far is Kjerag, the home of Kjeragbolten. Kjerag is a […]
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
June 9, 2012 by 32 Comments
Bergen, Norway is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. You can stroll the streets of Bergen for days and immerse yourself in its charm. Bergen is known for lots of things but it is best known as the gateway to the great fjords of Norway. My second time in Bergen was […]
5 Best Things to do on a Road Trip in Iceland
June 7, 2012 by 57 Comments
There is so much to see and do in Iceland that it can get daunting to decide what’s best. How to budget your time is always a seminal concern for tourists and travelers alike. Take my advice when you arrive in Reykjavik. Head to the Iceland Travel Market in the center of town to make […]
Day Trip to Greenland
June 5, 2012 by 45 Comments
Greenland is that huge block of ice that you’ve stared at on a map for all these years. You know, the big white island on the map just below the North Pole, near Iceland and Canada. I bet you thought nobody lived there or I bet that you never even thought about it. Truth is […]
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
May 13, 2012 by 39 Comments
The French Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (SPM) is a collection of 8 islands in the north Atlantic off the coast of Newfoundland. The two inhabited islands are the only remaining part of the French Empire in North America. The 6000 or so inhabitants are French citizens with European Union passports. French is the official […]
Around Halifax
May 10, 2012 by 25 Comments
A great accompaniment to my trip to St. Pierre and Miquelon and the odd flight schedule was that I was able to get two nights in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia. This was my second time in Halifax. The first time I was here for work (when I had a real job) and didn’t get […]
