You may have never heard of the island of Carriacou. It’s one of the seven that make up the island nation of Grenada in the British West Indies, and it’s adorable. Fewer than 8,000 people live on Carriacou, including one…

You may have never heard of the island of Carriacou. It’s one of the seven that make up the island nation of Grenada in the British West Indies, and it’s adorable. Fewer than 8,000 people live on Carriacou, including one…
The International Date Line is one of those travel destinations that often eludes even the hardiest of travelers. It’s out there in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the place where today becomes tomorrow and where yesterday is really today.…
One of my favorite souvenirs from all of our travels is a Chichi Doll from Curaçao. In the Papiamento language spoken on the southern Caribbean island of Curaçao, the word “chichi” refers to a respected elder sister or female relative…
Grenada crunches when you walk on it, kind of like when you walk on bubble wrap. Much of the island nation is covered in shells from nutmeg nuts that they crunch and pop when you walk. It’s just one of…
When looking for a good place to eat on Grand Cayman, we asked a local guy named Froggy for recommendations on the best restaurants. Really, who can resist a recommendation from a guy named Froggy. It’s gotta be good, right? …
Our last full day on New Zealand’s South Island was spent at Aoraki National Park. For those who have been to Denali in Alaska, the feeling is similar — you are in the realm of Mother Nature’s greatness. This is one…
The folks that keep track of these things tell us that the typical American over 18 years old drinks about 27 ounces of coffee a day. I’m not one of them, coffee drinker that is. I am well over 18…
It was not what I expected to be doing while on vacation on the southern Caribbean island of Curaςao. I was determined not to scream and squeal like a fool, but I couldn’t help myself. A full grown ostrich was…