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An Austin Resort Weekend with Travaasa

There are a lot of hotels in Austin, Texas. I will not stay at another hotel or resort in Austin other than Travaasa, though. After spending a weekend there, exploring all aspects of the resort and spa in the hills outside of town, I am convinced there is not a better place to stay for […]

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Above the Clouds in Haleakala National Park

Above the white, puffy clouds on the volcano crater’s rim in Haleakala National Park on Maui.

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A Guide to Taking a Harry Potter Tour in London

There are a lot of London Harry Potter tours to take. And the best part, they’re all free. How? Because you don’t need anyone to show you these sites, and you most certainly shouldn’t pay anyone to do so, you simply need to know where they’re located. It’s as easy as that, because it is […]

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Driving the Road After Hana

Driving the Road to Hana is easy. It’s the road after Hana, the Piilani Highway, that you need to be warned about. And apparently most GPS devices do just that, telling you to turn around before you violate your contract with the rental company. That is precisely why I refused the stupid little device when […]

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Walking the Grounds of Saqqara

Walking amongst the ruins in the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara.

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Taking a Tour of the Tower of London

We picked up our Tower of London tickets at the booth and headed off to the entrance. It was late in the day, so my friend and I would have to rush through the huge complex to squeeze in as many highlights as possible before they booted everyone out. But there was no way I […]

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