Why i rappelled 23 stories down the hyatt regency for outward bound
My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” …
My favorite walks in San Francisco
Despite its reputation for dizzying hills, San Francisco is a town for walking. Every weekend for seven years when I lived …
Travel life lesson #2: feeling small
I’ve stood at the precipitous edge of the Grand Canyon and felt as tiny as a flea. I’ve climbed to …
Tango footnotes from buenos aires
Tango away the night in the cultured, elegant, eclectic and seductive metropolis nicknamed the Paris of South America. I lived …
Scout out lake tahoe: winter fun for you and your dog
Waggin’ Winter With snow finally flowing in Lake Tahoe, snow sport enthusiasts flock to the mountains to catch up on …
The low down on naples: how to be a beach bum in luxury
Naples is a place with two Ritz Carlton’s, private clubs crowded with Bentleys …
Money, credit cards and debit cards
I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I …
Soaking up the sun: best of sarasota, florida
When temperatures drop, I would rather chill on the beach than catch a chill. Growing up in Ohio, we endured …
Istanbul, Turkey tantalizes the senses
Considered a favorite city by many Europeans, Istanbul, Turkey is vibrant, exotic, chaotic and very exciting. I spent eight dynamic …
Planning your trek on el camino de santiago
Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …
Safari adventure in south africa
On an exploratory adventure to the Northern Cape, a few months ago, I hunted for lions with a bushman guide …
How to prepare for your european trip
My best trips to Europe began long before departure day. Thanks to advance planning I had more choices and less …
The Grand Canyon of Greece: hiking to cliff-top monasteries in meteora
The best part of any good hike is the reward of an epic view.You sweat and trek your way to …
A local’s guide to traveling in saigon
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam …
A local’s guide to traveling in saigon
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam …
Tip of the week : avoid dental disasters
Remember Tom Hanks in the gripping survival drama Cast Away? Using a rock, he knocked out his sore tooth to …
Solo travel is easy and rewarding
Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
Solo travel is easy and rewarding
Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
How to survive long flights
Over the years I’ve learned some tips to help survive long domestic or international flights. The key is a combination …
Myanmar: Photos, reflections and tips
GDone Floating Market in the morning at Inle lake, Shan state, Myanmar Bagan city downtown skyline cityscape of Myanmar at …