We have spent a bit of time on the Gold Coast since returning from the States. We are thinking of heading up there again in November for the weekend. There is a woman’s only retreat I want to go to and after Craig’s Great Crusade adventure I think it only fair that I go for [...]

I’m a Libran. I like balance and harmony. In other words, I don’t like to rock the boat, start or be involved in arguments. That is not to say sometimes I don’t want to, but usually I’ll just let things slide and find a way to look for the positive side of things. But, times [...]

We all sat in the beer garden of Aquarius Backpackers, as a young student from New Caledonia began softly strumming her guitar. After several words of encouragement, she began to softly sing songs from her homeland and others, in a beautiful, sweet voice. The group of us nodded our heads, clapped and praised her. She [...]

There are backpackers hostels around the world that grab you because of the memories you create there. They may be a bit run down and a bit shabby, but the people and the experiences make your stay a memorable one. But then there are places that just have it…The cool factor. The perfect synergy of components that [...]

Travel Photo: Local Fisherman, Lake Malawi, AFRICA

Daily Travel Photo: Street Market, Luang Prabang, LOAS

Daily Travel Photo: Biking in Yangshuo, China

Daily Travel Photo: Sunset, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Daily Travel Photo: Monument Valley, UTAH Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast and iconic sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. It is located on the southern border of Utah with northern Arizona, near the Four Corners area. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation [...]

Daily Travel Photo: Hungry Hippo, Zambezi River, Africa