Are you willing to do what it takes, to live your DREAM? Here is the candid story of my life, series of events that happened, completely broken down in the past decade, to where I am today and what I’ve done to live my dream of Traveling the World. Some people save as much money as …
In an effort to master the Art of Traveling, one must always find ways to be entertained on long flights before reaching our final destination. Some destinations are a lot farther than others. Some flights are a lot more torturous than others. Not all planes or passengers are as delightful as others. The most ideal …
The common misconception from novice travelers is that using budget or smaller airlines can save you vast amounts of money in the long run. Although, it does have some substance, many unfortunate travelers have fallen victim of some quite hefty add-ons. These additional costs are not always things that are budgeted for and can have …
Jim Park and I explore “China Town”, Las Vegas, Nevada, to learn about the Food, Culture and Neighborhood with AREAA Las Vegas Chapter members, Sherwin Escuanela & Michael Payne. Las Vegas’s Chinese population began to boom starting in the 1960s and by the 1990s which grew to a population of 15,000 with the majority working in …
Xenophobia: fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign Recently in the Media, a popular topic has been whether or not women should travel alone. It’s been an ongoing topic but especially recent with the news of the girl who was found dead in Istanbul, the Canadian-Chinese girl found …
One of the most thoughtful presents I received last year was a Bose Noise Canceling Headphone. I’m an avid traveller who ironically doesn’t love the literal act of flying. But obviously love the destination, convenience, new experiences of traveling. These headphones really make the ride in the air a lot less dreadful! The few pet peeves …
Couch Surf. One Country at a Time Couch Surfing, in case you haven’t heard of this phenomenon, is taking the notion of Backpacking the World to a whole other level. On Couchsurfing.com, you can find people all over the world (5 million in 97k cities) who are offering their couch, their space to travelers. Unlike …
Half the Sky Documentary Aires Monday, October 1 & 2, 9 pm!! Many of you have read this tragic, yet inspirational book on turning Oppression into Opportunities for Women around the world. Nicholas Kristof, NY Times writer and his wife Sherry WuDunn have made this Documentary that many of us have been eagerly anticipating. The …
Conversations are at the heart of what it means to be human. – Theodore Zeldin Steve McCurry Photography I found this photograph from my favorite photographer Steve McCurry who became famous when the portrait of “The Afghan Girl” was published in National Geographics in 1985. This is a photo of Tibet and another amazing series …
When in Barcelona.. do as the Spaniards do! This is my first time in Spain. I’ve talked to dozens of my friends and have heard nothing but rave reviews of this quaint city. They all give me lists of things to do, museums to visit, Gaudi & Dali sites, tapas to try, wine to sip …
