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After spending a couple of days in Hanoi, Vietnam, it was time to move on to the next leg of our Southeast Asia trip: Laos. We flew directly into Vientiane, Laos, and headed straight to the Crowne Plaza Vientiane. Review: Crowne Plaza Vientiane The IHG Rewards Club Booking Average Price Per Night During Stay: $136.79 […]
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From Nha Trang, we worked our way Northward through the cities of Da Nang and Hue, before arriving out our final destination in Vietnam, the capitol city of Hanoi. For our final nights in Hanoi, we were back on in a big city and that meant we were back on “the loyalty/points train,” and that […]
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One of my favorite things about my Carmel Valley Ranch stay – and there were many – was the awesome on-property hiking trails. Perhaps the overall best sampling of these trails is the Huff ‘N’ Puff & Horseshoe Trail Loop. Hiking The Huff ‘N’ Puff & Horseshoe Trail Loop (Carmel Valley Ranch) Here’s the Trail […]
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It’s been called by many, “the very best trail in the Sierras”. I’d characterize it as perhaps the very best 3 day/2 night backpacking trip in the Sierras. What trail am I talking about? The Thousand Island Loop Trail of course. Hiking The Thousand Island Lake Loop With Ediza Lake (Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA) Map […]
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After a long-haul flight from LAX, I landed at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport (ICN), where I promptly consulted with my American Express app to find a lounge to pass the time during our 2-hour layover to Nha Trang, Vietnam. I found an open lounge called, “Sky Hub Lounge (East)” so we headed over and […]
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Hiking The Lighthouse Keeper’s Trail At Cape Point (Cape Town, South Africa) As part of our tour down to South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, we had a chance to step out and check out a wonderful little trek, the Lighthouse Keeper’s Trail at Cape Point. About The Lighthouse Keeper’s Trail At Cape Point: Editor’s […]
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Cape Town, South Africa has more than its fair share of “must see attractions”. With that said, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden truly is something you don’t want to miss. Visiting The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Cape Town, South Africa) Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on my trip to South Africa. […]
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Yosemite National Park has some of the best hiking trails in the world. Period. However, some trails can be incredibly difficult, long, or logistically demanding. Luckily, there is a trail in Yosemite Valley with one of the Park’s most iconic waterfalls that also happens to be one of the easiest and most accessible trails in […]
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On my first trip out to The Living Desert Zoo|Gardens in many years, I rediscovered a true gem of a zoological park. I also discovered that the park had developed its own trail system on the extreme east end of the park (near Bighorn Mountain). Naturally, I had to at least check it out. Hiking […]
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Years ago, I summited Mt. San Jacinto in one day via the Marian Mountain Trail, and let me tell you, that thing kicked my @$$. Since then, I’ve been meaning to return to try something a little less strenuous – riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to explore the hiking trails East of the peak. […]
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The word “heavenly” isn’t quite adequate as description for a California Poppy Super Bloom. This rare event happens only about once every 10 years, so when it happens it’s a major event. Visiting And Hiking The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve During A Super Bloom (Lancaster, CA) Editor’s Note: This article is part of my […]
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I’ve always believed the best way to really see and know a city is to just “get out there” and walk the city streets. Not all cities are walkable. Fortunately for us, Brussels is extremely walkable. With that said, I want to share my walking tour and some of the amazing highlights I saw along […]
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I thoroughly enjoyed the first part of this tour at Luxembourg City. As we drove back to Belgium, I fell asleep on the 1 hour and 45 minute bus ride to Dinant as we traveled the winding forest roads of the Ardennes. When I awoke and I saw Dinant, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Review: […]
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During my stay in Brussels, I was researching things to do in Belgium (from my room at The Hotel.), when it downed on me that Luxembourg was doable via a day-trip. I didn’t want to miss a chance to add a new country to my list, so I began searching Expedia to see if they […]
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Leaving Amsterdam was hard, especially at 4:00 am. Nevertheless, I checked-out of The Hyatt Regency Amsterdam and caught the first train to Brussels, Belgium, where I’d be staying a few nights at The Hotel. Would I recommend it? Review: The Hotel. (Brussels, Belgium) Editor’s Note: This post is part of my ongoing Travel Series on Europe. […]
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I awoke early to meet a friend for breakfast at my hotel, the DoubleTree Hilton Centraal Station. He was exited to visit Bruges, Belgium, a place long on his European travel checklist. At that time, I’m embarrassed to say, I hadn’t heard of Bruges. Nevertheless, I was [of course] game to check-out somewhere new. Was […]
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Although it was Oktoberfest that brought me to Munich, I had no intention of missing the other main attractions of Bavaria. Chief on my list was Neuschwanstein Castle. Review: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof Royal Castle & Oberammergau Tour From Munich [Gray Line] (Munich, Germany) Editor’s Note: This post is part of my ongoing Travel Series on Europe. Click […]
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During my Oktoberfest pilgrimage to Bavaraia, I had the chance one morning to wander around the “Old Town” section of Munich. My original idea for this post was going to be a “walking tour of…” post, but I [happily] got completely lost and may have strayed into a bar or two. Here are some photos […]
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Sadly, Oktoberfest 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. But, all that really means is you now have more time to learn about Oktoberfest and begin planning for 2021! 10 Things You Should Know About Oktoberfest BEFORE You Go (Munich, Germany) Editor’s Note: This post is part of my ongoing Travel Series on Europe. Click here […]
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In the world of travel-hacking, few names in the Hyatt portfolio are as legendary or as aspirational as the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome. I finally had the chance to stay there over a couple of nights, did it live up to its reputation? Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome (Paris, France) Editor’s Note: This post is part of […]
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