A World Away

01/02/2023

Vat Phou was the first Khmer temple that Iever visited; it is possibly the first ever built as well. This UNESCO World Heritage site is an 'off-the-beaten-track' location that everyone should visit.

Vat Phou, the first Khmer temple, is a UNESCO 'off-the-beaten-track' site that everyone should visit.

21/12/2022

The Gibbon Experience in northern Laos was one of my most memorable experiences during my travels. Here is just a short story of getting to see the gibbons and my experience as a whole.

The Gibbon Experience is one of the most memorable experiences of my travels. Watching gibbons, ziplining, and living in a treehouse.

14/12/2022

Visiting the Hoh Rainforest at the Olympic National Park is like stepping into a time capsule. This prehistoric forest, with trees draped in moss and adorned by ferns, has gone untouched for ages. Those that visit the Hoh Rainforest will be rewarded with a hike through an enchanting forest unlike anywhere else in the world.

The Hoh Rainforest is one of the most spectacular temperate rainforests in the world. Untouched forests are draped by imaginably green mosses and fern

07/12/2022

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is one of Massachusetts oldest botanical gardens. Open year-around, their gardens represent each passing season with a mixture of plants, design, and art. It is well worth a trip for anyone in the area.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is where art meets earth to create the most beautiful of garden spaces.

09/11/2022

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for a traveler in your life? Here is a list of the best travel gifts for wanderlust travelers, no matter what your budget.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a traveler? Here is a list of the best travel gifts for wanderlust travelers, no matter what your budget.

26/10/2022

Mount Greylock is considered on of the best places to hike in Massachusetts and during Leaf Peeping season it becomes a beautiful kaleidoscope of Fall colors.

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Known as one of the best hiking locations in Massachusetts its 50-miles of trails offer amazing views of old growth forests, waterfalls, overlooks.

21/09/2022

Old Quebec City is the best example of a colonial fortified city in North America, but its forts and ramparts aren't the only thing it has going for it. This small European style town has 400 years of history and culture in its cobble streets and French styled architecture.

A walk through Old Québec City is a journey into the past. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this walled city has a lot to offer for its small size.

06/09/2022

Dense forests, rugged terrain, and the world’s highest tides characterize Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, Canada. It is a hikers paradise and a place everyone should have on their bucket list.

Dense forests, rugged terrain, and the world’s highest tides make Fundy National Park a hikers paradise.

10/08/2022

Driving the old mining roads in the mountain passes of Colorado is a popular activity, but so many of them need a 4x4 vehicle to venture up. Here I have put together a list of my 6 favorite scenic backroad drives in Colorado that do not need a special vehicle to explore.

List of my 6 favorite backroad drives in Colorado that you do not need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to travel.

03/08/2022

Traveling can get expensive, but there are a few things that you can do bring the overall cost of you trip down. Here are 5 great ways to save money while traveling.

Here are 5 great ways to save money while traveling.

20/07/2022

Georges Island is a must see sight when visiting Boston, Massachusetts. Dominated by Fort Warren, Georges Island sees visitors throughout the summer to tour the Civil War era fort and picnic on the grassy shores overlooking the harbor.

Dominated by Fort Warren, Georges Island sees visitors through the summer to tour the Civil War era fort and picnic on overlooking the Boston Harbor.

12/07/2022

Adams National Historic Park, outside of Boston, might be small but a a tour of the historic park takes you to the birthplaces, home, and resting place of the families most prominent members, Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

A tour of Adam National Historic Park takes you to the birthplace, home, and resting place of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

29/06/2022

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation is a great park for a day hike, go leaf peeping in the Fall, or take to the slopes in the Winter.

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation has 17 miles of trails that traverse the mountain and 27 ski trails for unlimited fun year around.

16/06/2022

Mauritius has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, so I have put together a list of the best ones, no matter what kind of beach goer you are.

Here are the best beaches in Mauritius for every traveler.

08/06/2022

Flying can be long, boring, and gross at times. Here are 10 items to pack in your carry-on that will make your flight so much better.

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10 Essential Items Every Traveler Should Pack in Their Carry-on.

01/06/2022

Besides once being the home of the flightless Dodo bird not many people know much about Mauritius and far fewer actually visit. But Mauritius has so much to offer. Whether you are looking for a dive into history, an adventure in the forests, or just to chill on the beach, you will something for you in Mauritius.

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Whether you are looking for a dive into history, an adventure in the forests, or just to chill on the beach, you will something for you in Mauritius.

25/05/2022

Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of a medieval walled city, but just outside its walls you will also find the ruins of a Roman villa and catacombs that predate the cities current grandeur.

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Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of a medieval walled city and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malta.

11/05/2022

We are all planning those summer trips and trying to figure out what we might need to pack. From my own experience I have put together a list of the essential travel items you will want to make your summer travel easier.

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From my own experience I have put together a list of the essential travel items you will want for yourself no matter what your budget.

27/04/2022

For the quintessential Colorado vacation, look no further than Colorado Springs. Here are just a few of my favorite places to go when vacationing in the region.

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For the quintessential Colorado vacation, look no further than Colorado Springs. Here is my favorite places to visit in Colorado Springs.

14/04/2022

No matter where you travel, there are a few things that you should do before you depart on your trip. These 5 things will help reduce the stress of travel and help you travel more easily.

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These 5 things will help reduce the stress of travel and help you travel more easily.

06/04/2022

Ouray, Colorado is well known as a base for Jeeping the countless miles of dirt roads that wind their way through the mountain passes to long forgotten mining towns. Once a thriving gold mining area, these old mines are nothing but ghost towns and crumbling tunnels. One of the most scenic of these old mining roads (and the closest to town) in Yankee Boy Basin.

05/04/2022

Ouray is easily one of my favorite spots in Colorado and one that my family returns to year after year. There is so much to see and do in and around town that it is no wonder it has been coined the Outdoor Recreational Capital of Colorado.

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Famous for ice climbing in the winter, hiking/jeeping in the summer, and year-around for its hot springs, Ouray has made itself the place to be!

30/03/2022

The Buddha head entangled in Banyan roots is the most iconic image of Ayutthaya and possibly of Thailand as a whole. A stark reminder of time and destruction. The capital of the 2nd Thai Empire, Ayutthaya was once the largest and most cosmipolitan city in the world and a center of diplomacy and commerce in the region. Now a UNESCO Heritage Site, this once magnicient city lies in ruins.

29/03/2022

The historic city of Ayutthaya was once the largest city on earth until it was razed to the ground. Today this UNESCO Heritage Site, with its ruins of ancient temples and palaces, is an essential travel experience for all travelers to Thailand.

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The historic city of Ayutthaya, with its ruins of ancient temples and palaces, is an essential travel experience for all travelers to Thailand.