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10 Simple Tips for Travel Around the World


Planning for global travel can make a big difference in how smooth your trip goes when something goes awry. 1. Pack light – Avoid Check in bags, they are getting increasingly costly and… Read More

Mysteries of the Rock of Gibraltar and the Barbary Apes


  I love travel mysteries and Gibraltar has lot of deep stories that make it one of the most powerful, interesting and mysterious places.  It’s said that this place once held greek temple… Read More

Panama Island Escape – Bocas Del Torro and Urraca – Adventures in Paradise


Before when I thought of Panama, all I could think of was the Panama canal.  Now I think of Islands.  There are so many little islands off the coast of Panama.  The only… Read More

Secret Destinations of Central America – Costa Rica


On my way to Panama, I had a delay getting out of Salt Lake City, which resulted in me missing a connection and Atlanta.  My ride to my unplanned hotel stay was with… Read More

Nicaragua: Historical Gem in the Rough


Cathedral in Granada Nicaragua is one of the poorest/cheapest countries in the Americas.  It’s been an underdog for a couple of decades.  As a tourist attraction it’s easily overlooked for Panama or Costa… Read More

Traveled Anywhere “Dangerous?”


I knew I had been to some sketchy places, but I didn’t realize in our small world that I had been to some of the most dangerous borders and places on the planet. … Read More

Finding Peace, Relaxing in Laos


Michael wanted to go to Myanmar, and I wanted to go to Laos.  So we compromised and flew to Thailand.  The wonderful thing about Thailand is it is a great hub.  The people… Read More

The Patron Saints of Travel – Who were these Wise men or Magi?


The church of the nativity is visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year and is the most visited place in Palestine.  Christian pilgrims from many faiths come to see the place… Read More

Joel’s Travel Highlights 2012


In some ways, I have ultimately travelled less this year than in the last 3 years, but in other ways I really made it count when I was traveling… from visiting new countries… Read More

Road Less Traveled: Top 5 Travel Destinations of Armenia


Armenia view Mt. Ararat, the site where Noah’s Ark landed, according to Genesis 8:4. In addition, Armenia has the distinction of being the first country to adopt the Christian faith (301 A.D.) and… Read More

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