I didn’t expect to like Shanghai so much. It was simply a gateway from Guam to Zhangjiajie and those majestic “Avatar” mountains. After 10 days in rural China, I was ready for a few nights in the city
Sydney 101: What to Eat, See & Do on Your First Trip
The cosmopolitan city of Sydney is equal parts world class and down to earth…
It’s perfectly safe for solo travel, easy to navigate, and incredibly clean. Whether you visit Sydney for food, architec
Bondi Dreaming: Australia’s most iconic beach lives up to the hype
An endless stream of hardbodies is headed for the surf…
…Shaggy-haired blondes hauling surfboards, athletic trios of twentysomethings in sports bras and spandex, and barefoot dudes in board shorts
My 15 Favorite Travel Experiences
I didn’t visit every destination on my 2015 bucket list this year, but that’s just fine. I’m more interested in quality travel than in quantity. This is perhaps why I don’t travel full-time. I grounde
20 Photos of Guam That Will Make You Pack Your Bags & Go
You may have read on The Guam Guide (my other travel website) that airfare to Guam plunged to $744 round-trip. Just to put that in perspective, I’ve never seen it below $1,100 and the fare averages $1
Iceland Volcano Helicopter Landing with Norðurflug Helicopter Tours (PHOTOS)
What is close, but off the beaten path; urban, but otherworldly? The volcanic craters in Reykjavik. Norðurflug Helicopter Tours was kind enough to sponsor a Reykjavik Summit Tour on our last of nine d
Chicago is for { Jazz } Lovers
I grew up on Chicago jazz, though not in the traditional sense. In the ’90s, before I knew anything about Chicago, I was blissing out to post-rockers Tortoise and pretty much every band on the brillia
7 Things to Eat, See & Do in Reykjavík
Reykjavík completely won me over… And not just because I’m a Björkie. Iceland’s capital has everything I long for in a city: character, culture, food, and architecture. Bonus points to this town of
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GGT TV: Earth, Wind & Water: The Cairns Experience
Watch the latest travel film all about my adventures in Cairns, Australia.
10 Things You Must Eat, See & Do in Cairns
There is no shortage of adventures to be had in Cairns, Australia on land and sea. Pack it in or take it slow, Tropical North Queensland caters to both the adrenaline junky and the lazy sunbather. After one leisurely trip and one whirlwind weekend, these are my recommendations of top 10 things you must eat, see and do in Cairns.