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.…
ChiChi Dolls From Curaçao – Adorable Southern Caribbean Island Souvenirs
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…
Exploring Carlisle Bay and the Under Water World Around Barbados
Barbados is the eastern most island in the Caribbean. It is so far east that technically it’s the Atlantic, which is why the waters surrounding Barbados are so interesting. The eastern shore is rugged and somewhat treacherous, having endured the…
What to See and Do and Love About Grenada, the Spice Island
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…
Where and What to Eat in the Cayman Islands
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? …
Exploring New Zealand’s South Island by Camper Van – Finale
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…
Exploring the Kona Coffee Culture on Hawaii’s Big Island
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…
What to do on Curaçao – Visit an Ostrich Farm of course
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…
Exploring New Zealand’s South Island by Camper Van – Part 2
Exploring New Zealand’s South Island in a private vehicle is relatively easy, once you get the hang of driving on the left hand side of the road. A big orange sticker on the dash board reminds drivers of this necessity.…