Destination: Norway

Nordic adventures… and some of the world’s coolest cities await in the Land of the Midnight Sun. All my trips to Norway have always been a refreshing experience. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply on multiple reentries. Not a member of the EU / it is a participant in the … Read More

Destination: Madagascar

Remote and still rather undiscovered As Bali or Sri Lanka were 40 years ago, Madagascar is still a wild(ish) frontier. With deserts to the south and wet tropical forests to the north. It also has some of the whitest beaches and palest blue Indian Ocean seas. Madagascar is the only African country with lemurs, and is home to 10 species … Read More

Destination: Iceland

From the Financial Ruin of 2010, it appears Iceland has made a dramatic turn around by importing Tourists. But not just any type of traveler, those looking for adventure in an unspoilt countryside. More options of travel are opening up every year, but so are the ever increasing numbers of “Experiential Travelers”. INCREASED SEISMIC ACTIVITY ON THE REYKJANES PENINSULA •  Currently … Read More

Destination: Finland

The happiest country in the world! Finland is a year-round destination. Winters are great for outdoor activities like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, skating and ice-swimming. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to see the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland. Late summer and autumn are ideal for foraging and enjoying colourful autumn foliage. The spring months (until early May) offer … Read More

Destination: Peru

Beyond the Inca    Peru Has More to Offer Than       Romance Among the Ruins You’ll forge unforgettable memories hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu’s ruins, but Peru is no one-hit wonder. Watch Andean condors circle above Colca Canyon, take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, which form shapes apparent only from the air, and gaze at the serrated silhouette … Read More

Destination: Chile

Heavenly Escape    fly her to the moon       and let her play among the stars Explore Chile’s otherworldly beauty with a ramble across the lunar-like landscape of the Valley of the Moon, a glimpse at the glittering planets from La Serena’s multi-million dollar observatories, and a cruise among ethereal southern fjords. Gape at the 10,000-foot peaks that pierce the sky in … Read More