Platypus Lake – Cairns, Australia
In NE Australia (a bit south of Cairns), there is a place called Tarzali Lakes that you can see platypus...
Panama City's Biomuseo – wonderful for kids and adults
The Biomuseo – Biomuseum in Panama City is amazing and well worth a trip if you are in the city....
Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much.
Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much. When I was planning to go to China, getting money was...
Random packing tips
A few tips that help you pack better: For wheeled bags (2 or 4 wheels): Put the heaviest things in...
Trip planning: attraction grid for cities like London and Paris
Trip planning: attraction grid for cities like London and Paris When you are going to stay for several days in...
The Great Wall of China – Jinshanling to Simatai hike (Beijing)
When I went to China, I had planned on doing a Great Wall hike. At least until I found out...
News of the Good: Power Plant = Ski Hill & Rock Climbing Wall in Denmark
Denmark is a pretty flat country that isn’t known for skiing or rock-climbing, but a power plant is making both...
Seeing with new eyes
One day after returning from a trip, as I went through a turnstile on my way to the train to...
Why get Travel Insurance?
Many people travel without travel insurance, but it is really a good idea to have it, particularly when you are...
Language shirt for where you don’t speak the language
When you travel to a country where you don’t know the language it can be a challenge. It is nice...
