I’m in Burma, called Myanmar since 1989.   I switch back and forth between the two names … old-school geography lessons are hard to...

Third times the charm …. As the old proverb goes. I’ve had two booked flights to Malaysia.. both fail’s.  both no-refunds.  The price of...

This is a Big-one.  Wow,  I made it to Laos.  Cool. Properly called:  Lao Peoples Democratic Republic.  LPDR The thing that first...

My 6-day stop over in Taipei has flown by.  I’m already on the move,,,sitting in an airport lounge – with plenty of time to relax and...

I find myself in another hidden paradise.  Well,,,hidden might not be the best description.  But still – How many people could find Palau...

I’m off again for an adventure. Circa 2024. With the US and Europe in complete chaos.  With economics, politics, media, legal and...

Long on everyone’s travel list, Greece. I’ve attempted to stop here before.. but logistics and flights where always unfavorable. This...

I arrive in Entebbe, Uganda … from Ethiopia. My online visa application is not fully processed,, I have been checking on it while...

I take a deep breath as this Blog begins. Where do I start? Ethiopia leaves me with more questions than answers… Its an enigma. For...

This adventure may have topped all. Africa is real life … not life in a bubble. I start this story in the middle; (in the style of...

Diving the Indian Ocean. Ahhh. Back in my element. The fourth is the best!! After exploring India and Nepal,,, looping back to Dubai to...

My first visit to the Himalayas. This adventure doesn’t begin in 2023… It begins 31 years ago. If you’ll indulge my sentimental memory…...

With great trepidation, I jump to India. It’s time for me to explore this enigma. This giant. After employing hundreds of Indian...

Wow, Now I’m traveling. I step into ‘real’ Arabia. The feeling is authentic. Everywhere I hear the music of the Oud (a guitar like...

Time to explore The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador; Diving the Oceano Pacifica, Hiking Volcano’s, learning the vibe of its towns. This is...

I awake to my plane descending. Ecuador is below. Wow, what a welcome. High mountain volcano peaks, shrouded in clouds - surrounding a...

Philosophically - I can only conclude that Western Prosperity and Culture will ultimately fail Mankind. ….but I do hold hope in the 3ed...

Herrera Hotel ** With 2025 addendum at the bottom. Arriving in Panama City, Panama via a short flight from San Jose, Costa Rica … I...

Onward travel in 2023. Its starts in Centro America. Costa Rica. I’m struggling define my thoughts on Costa Rica – The Rich Coast, so...

Fall in the Smokies. Backcountry Camping. Off the Grid – my favorite place. With Autumn leaves exploding in color. Smells of dirt and...