Posts under ‘North America’

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 [...]

Dining Around Honolulu

Before you go to Honolulu, Hawaii, you are likely to hear other visitors complain about how expensive the restaurants here are. I don’t know where those people are traveling from, but I didn’t find it to be excessively expensive at all; but then I’m used to spending money on food in Las Vegas, New York, [...]

Live Entertainment at Disney World

Many people go to Walt Disney World without realizing how much it has to offer beyond theme park rides. I’ve known people who have gone to the Magic Kingdom, assuming that was all there was to Disney World! When I inquired about how they liked Animal Kingdom or Epcot, they looked at me like they [...]