Amazing Diving in the Poor Knights Islands
Back when I was planning our time in New Zealand, three days in Northland had seemed like a decent amount. Hang…
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Hey Auckland, you’re … ok
“Welcome to a Kiwi summer.” The pilot had announced clear skies and a warm evening an hour before we landed. No…
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Tasmania’s Incredible East Coast Beaches
When most overseas visitors think of Australia, one thing springs immediately to mind. Beaches. Tourism Australia spends millions on cultivating the…
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Snails, Seafood and Soup in Saigon
I love Saigon. I also love street food. Match made in heaven? You bet. Perhaps even more than the rest of…
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Scenes from Sukhothai
Sukhothai, in north central Thailand, doesn’t tend to make it onto the itineraries of many visitors to the country. It doesn’t…
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Why I’ll Be a 73 Year Old Backpacker
I finally got around to watching “” a few days ago. A cult movie amongst long term backpackers, it is the documentary…
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What Is (and Isn’t) In My Travel First Aid Kit
You really don’t need to carry a lot of medication and first-aid gear when you’re traveling to most places. Here’s what I usually take.
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Yi Peng Lantern Release: Magic at Mae Jo
The first time I came to Chiang Mai in 2010, I didn’t even know what Yi Peng was. Each year, usually…
