I am just about on the eve of my next trip to Europe. If you’ll recall, I’ve booked myself a Studio Stateroom aboard the Norwegian Epic to explore several ports in three countries. I’ll also be flying in and out of Rome, so I’ll finally have a chance to see the Eternal City. Without a [...]
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When Solo Travel Sucks
I had a conversation recently with a fellow travel blogger, in which we were discussing how important it is to write about our failures as well as our successes. I may be an advocate of solo travel, and I do love it and think most people should try it at least once. But I don’t [...]
The Taxi Trilogy: Feeling the Power of Survival in New Orleans
This is part 3 of a 3-part series about memorable stories from cab rides I’ve had over the years. (Click to read part 1, Finding Inspiration in a Las Vegas Taxi, and part 2, A Silver Lining in Orlando.) Today’s story, the third and final story in my trilogy, comes from New Orleans. My trip [...]
The Taxi Trilogy: A Silver Lining in Orlando
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on memorable taxi stories that started with a story from my last trip to Las Vegas over on The Vegas Solo. Today’s story comes from my most recent trip to Orlando, and much like my Las Vegas story, involves a driver making a fresh start with his [...]
The Polynesian Cultural Center
If you’re traveling to Oahu, Hawaii, one destination that should absolutely be on your list is the Polynesian Cultural Center, located in Laie on Oahu. Why is it such a must-see? One of the things I wanted to make sure I got out of my trip to Hawaii was being exposed to the cultural traditions [...]

