Few places on the planet have as much mojo as O’ahu’s North Shore. It is simply a place where good vibes and energy overtake even the most uptight, out-of-whack traveler. You must visit a place called Matsumoto Shave Ice where…
A Visit to Pluma Hildago, Oaxaca Mexico’s Coffee Town
Pluma Hildago, about an hour up in the Sierra Madre Mountains along Highway 200 from Huatulco in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is known as Mexico’s Coffee Town. Not to be confused with the ridiculously bad Josh Groban movie by…
How to Drink Kava With Locals In Fiji
The people of Fiji have to be among the friendliest, happiest, warmest people I’ve ever encountered. Everyone one — young and old — greets visitors with full-faced smiles and a hearty “bula,” an all-purpose greeting that is shouted enthusiastically dozens…
Where to Stand on the International Date Line in Fiji
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.…
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…
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.…
Exploring New Zealand’s South Island by Camper Van – Part 3
Exploring New Zealand’s South Island by camper van required a few adjustments to the small quarters that we called home for this eight day journey. Actually any vacation by motor home requires some condensing, but this little camper van was…
Exploring New Zealand’s South Island by Camper Van
New Zealand, like many global travelers, had been on our wish list for years, when finally the opportunity arrived. After spending some time in Wellington and enjoying the North Island, we chose to explore New Zealand’s South Island by camper…