Top 10 Travel Tips Most practical and affordable ways to travel the world. You do not need to be a millionaire to travel! 
Going Round the World
Round-the-World (RTW) trips are one of my favorite topics! There are ‘package’ RTW tickets 
52 Travel Scams you might encounter all over the world. Some are from personal experiences while others were reported by reputable sources. 
Bought a Yacht for $1 This was a deal any aspiring sailor would admire and by chance I had become part of. An abandoned sailboat was 'found' by a friend... 
60 Best Beaches of NZ
New Zealand definitely has an abundance of beautiful beaches to explore! 
Student Travel Organizations
For the younger travelers, student travel organizations can be a great way to get some deals when heading overseas. 
Bus F55 to DWC
The bus goes from the IBN Battuta metro station or Satwa Bus station every hour 
Simplified look at Tesla Powerall Tesla has announced a 10 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery for homes, priced at $3,500 USD, and available later this year. 
Tour Dates
for US, European and worldwide shows 
Working Holiday Visas
Many people want to see more of the world, but are not sure how they can make it happen 
Palau, a Pacific gem
Palau is an incredibly beautiful island nation with some of the best diving conditions 
Visa-free travel to Qatar
Qatar now allows visa-free entry to citizens of 80 different countries. 
Sailing to Pika
The Pika Festival is held on the tiny Pacific island of Tinian located in the Northern Mariana Islands 
Seychelles Dreaming
A destination popularized by celebrities and the well-to-do 
Pacific Island Gateway
Guam is becoming a great hub for exploring many Pacific Islands. There are regular flights to... 
Dubai Airports
Dubai airports and public transportation options to get there 
F55 Dubai Airport Bus
I recently took the F55 bus to the new Dubai World Central airport (DWC), also known as the Al Maktoum International Airport. 
Wreck Diving Chuuk
Chuuk is known for it's world class wreck diving and is located in... 
Dracula's Castle in Bran
How to get there easily and cheaply by public transportation. This is an easy day trip from Brasov 
Best Car Rental Deals UAE
The UAE has all the major car rental companies such as Budget, Avis, Thrifty, Europcar, etc. but for the best deals 
New Year's Eve Fireworks
We rented a top floor executive suite overlooking the Burj Al Arab for the Dubai fireworks display 
Islands of Abu Dhabi
Al Reem island is a man-made island just off the tourist club area of downtown Abu Dhabi. There are a chain of islands consisting of reclaimed land 
Smartwings flies to Dubai
This is another budget airline that offers good deals between Dubai and Europe. 
Sofia public transportation
There are a few different ticket options and ways to get around 
Kitesurfing Beach
There is a popular beach area for kite surfers and those who want to spend some time near the water, just outside of Abu Dhabi. 
Bucharest, a city of contrasts
Romania definitely retains a lot from its communist past in the way of bland rectangular buildings 
At the top experience Dubai We recently visited the newly opened observation deck on the 146th Floor at the Burj Khalifa 
Dublin bus to city
I took bus 41 from the airport to Dublin's city center. The fare is 3.10 euros cash or 2.50 if you have a leap card. 
Top 10 for 2018
Lonely Planet has expanded their list of top 10 places to include Countries, Cities, Regions and Best Value. 
10 Best Places for 2017
Lonely Planet expanded their list of top 10 places to include more categories: Countries, Regions, Cities and Best Value! 
Top 10 for 2016 Lonely Planet has just published its top 10 recommended countries to visit for 2016. Botswana is the Number 1 recommended country 
Getting around Belgrade There are two main bus terminals, both within short walking distance of the train station. 
iFly indoor skydive training
This was easily one of the funnest things I've ever done! They provide a few minute-long video for 'training' and then... 
Dubai's Best Shopping We recently went to DragonMart next to International City in Dubai and were very impressed 
RTW Flights for All Many people feel these tickets are so expensive the average person could not afford to purchase one. 
Transavia Airlines
Another option for getting from Europe to Dubai on the cheap. They offer non-stop service out of Amsterdam’s Schipol airport 
Berlin to Poland for 10 Euros
This deal covers transportation from Berlin's airports to Szczecin, Poland! 
Dubai Tram
After much anticipation (and traffic congestion from the construction) the Dubai Tram is now running. 
Larnaca Airport Bus
If you are flying into Larnaca Cyprus, it is very easy to get from the airport to the city by public bus. 
Parking near Waikiki Beach
There are some cheap or even free places to park in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii 
Scuba Diving Musandam
I went diving with Nomad Ocean Adventures in Oman. They run a PADI IDC Dive Center within walking distance of the harbor 
Miami's Best Long Term Parking
Three metrorail stations offer long term parking at just $4.50 per day in the Miami area. The Crown Plaza Hotel parking is $5.45 per day. 
Amazing drive to N. Cyprus
One of the best drives I've done was from Paphos over the mountains and up the north coast of Cyprus. 
Dubai's Public Transportation
Dubai's metro system has gone through some changes recently 
Train deals in Europe
Rail companies are offering more deals to entice travelers back to traveling by train 
South Beach Miami Parking
Not all hotels include parking, while others might want to visit South Beach just for the day. There are many different parking options 
Toledo Museum of Art
The Toledo Museum of Art offers free admission and a sizeable collection 
Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
Visiting the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a great way to spend a few hours in the UAE. The mosque offers free guided tours 
Plitvice Lakes with a baby Here are my recommendations for visiting the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia with a baby. While strollers are not recommended by the park, we were able to do the lower lakes loop 
Updating Garmin GPS Maps
This is my experience updating the internal maps on my Garmin Nuvi 40 recently. 
Top Photographed Cities
Nowadays, technology is a big part of your holiday packing because memories are remembered with pictures. 
Sydney Opera House
For little more than the cost of a tour, why not see a show 
Cheap Sleeps Dubai
There are cheap options for visiting Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. 
Dubai New Year fireworks
We stayed at a hotel overlooking the Palm Atlantis and Burj Al Arab for Dubai's New Year's fireworks display. Includes videos 
Getting to Tasmania
The cost of getting to Tasmania has dropped considerably over the last few years. Previously, Qantas was about your only option for flying 
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Travel Blog posts
Week in Tokyo I purchased budget flights to Tokyo and Los Angeles, spending a week exploring the Greater Tokyo Area. 
Visiting Tokyo Disney We had a week to spend in Tokyo, so decided to visit the Disneyland Tokyo with the kids. 
Exploring Rota Rota is an island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) about 40 miles north of Guam 
Entering the Philippines
due to conflicting information on airline and government websites, I wasn't sure if I could enter! 
Maldives as a budget destination. You can find cheap flights, accommodation, food and activities but will take some effort to keep costs down. 
Da Nang Vietnam is a great budget travel destination, with cheap accommodation, food, shopping and transportation. 
Targeting Kingfish in NZ There are a few ways you can target and catch kingfish: jigging, trolling, livebaiting and topwater fishing. My favorite is jigging as this is a much more active way to fish and the advantage isn’t always with the fisherman! 
Akaroa Harbour and banks peninsula are worth a visit when in Christchurch. You can see the endangered Hector dolphins or experience some French cuisine 
Washington DC Summer travel around the United States this year. Was great to see so many visitors to DC taking in the sights. 
Marine Fish Eye Park This is a short drive south out of the main city of Tumon on the island of Guam. 
Sailing to San Jose, Tinian We sailed to the next island over to attend the festival. We saw lots of dolphins in the harbor 
Travel without quarantine There are more countries around the world opening their borders up to travelers. 
Bora Bora adventure! This destination has been on my 'bucket list' for quite a while and luckily I got to visit shortly before all the COVID lockdowns began 
Boat Show in Auckland I would recommend spending a whole day just to take in all of the displays, information sessions and products. This show is huge! 
Tax Deadlines
US citizens or residents working overseas still need to file their federal tax returns 
Local Carnival
We jumped at the chance to take the kids to the local carnival. There were lots of games and rides for both kids and adults. 
Great Hikes in Northland
Whangarei has some great hikes on offer when exploring the area. The trails are well marked... 
Cathedral Cove is usually considered one of the 'must see' places when visiting New Zealand. 
Wellington New Zealand things to see 
DJI Spark and Mavic Mini Comparison of these drones. Learn about their differences and see the accessories included. 
Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is one of the top destinations when visiting the Coromandel Peninsula 
Diving the Poor Knights Islands
rated by the late Jacques Cousteau as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world! 
Taxi alternatives in Asia
Broken meters, inflated prices, unexpected charges, and unscheduled stops can disappear! 
Learning to Surf
Best way to learn how to surf is definitely by going to a wave pool or man-made wave park. 
Ocean Beach and the heads
Ocean beach is near the entrance of the Whangarei Harbour in an area known as Whangarei Heads. 
Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach
Cape Reinga is the northernmost tip of the North Island of New Zealand. This is located at the end of a long stretch of light colored sand, called Ninety Mile Beach. 
Freedom Camping near Auckland
Auckland does not have many freedom camping options near the city center, but a couple can get you relatively easy access into town. 
Hokianga Harbour Entrance Great views just off Signal Station Road near the town of Omapere in the Far North of New Zealand 
Visiting Detroit
Detroit has seen it’s fair share of ups and downs so I was happy to see this destination listed in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities for 2018 
Unearth Seattle's History There is a unique history below the streets of downtown Seattle that even some residents are unaware of. 
Hawaii Budget Tips There are some great deals on airfare to Honolulu, compared to just a few years ago. You can use... 
Monarch Bankrupt
The largest bankruptcy in UK aviation history. The airline decided to cease operations 
Dubai Metro Passes
Daily, weekly monthly and yearly passes for metro, bus and water bus services! Kids 5 and under ride for free. 
Long layover in Fiji
Here is some advice for a long layover in Fiji along with our experiences there. 
70k Bonus United Miles
There are ways to earn airline miles other than flying. One of the best I've seen in a while 
UAE Traffic Law Changes
UAE has implemented a massive overhaul in their traffic laws, which came into effect July 2017. 
High Temps Ground Planes
Over 40 flights had to be cancelled out of Phoenix due to high temps. This could affect more flights as record highs continue around the world. 
Tiger Air Is Gone TigerAir has merged with another budget airline and will disable their website at the end of July 2017. 
Airline Fee Workarounds
There are ways to get around some of these fees, such as... 
Budget Friendly Flights to Europe
More budget friendly flights are on the way from the US to Europe. The parent company of British Airways, AIG, is... 
Free Flights to NZ New Zealand is getting serious about attracting more people by paying all travel expenses for interviews 
USA to Europe for $65!
Budget flights between the United States and Europe have finally become a reality! 
Learn German in Europe!
There are many language learning options, but I’ve found the Goethe Institute offers some of the most reasonably priced 
Shopping experiences
One of my favorite parts of traveling is going to the grocery store or market to shop for food. 
Volcanoes of Auckland
Mt Victoria has panoramic views of Auckland from across the bay in nearby Devonport. 
Diving Chuuk and Kosrae
I really enjoyed my time working in Micronesia and being able to explore so many of the islands |
