Could this website help achieve your travel goals? Just discovered a new website for finding rooms for rent. It's called airbnb.com and it looks like a great option if you're looking for longer stays. How it works is people (just like you and me) … [Continue reading]
The Complete Guide to my Vacation in Namibia
Renting a car is cheap and easy in Namibia. Insurance is included in the price and the only thing negotiated is how much the deductible (called an excess deposit) will be. Don’t expect normal Namibian wear-and-tear like broken hubcaps and popped … [Continue reading]
The Complete Guide to my Vacation on Isla Mujeres
Getting to Isla Mujeres <http://www.isla-mujeres.net/home.htm> turned out to be much easier than we expected. It’s a big enough tourist destination that even people who speak no English will be able to help you get there. Take the ADO bus … [Continue reading]
The Changing Face of Door County, WI
I grew up in the Upper Midwest - Milwaukee, WI to be exact. Okay, well I guess I did more than just grow up here - I've lived here all my life. Like so many people that grew up in this area of the US, my family vacationed all the time in Door County, … [Continue reading]
Cold but Scenic in Bayfield, WI
"Holy crap, you hit it! I can't believe you ran over that log - you smashed it!!" We were half way up to Bayfield WI, driving up from Milwaukee. It's a long drive - about 7 hours - and exactly at the other corner of the state. I don't know how I … [Continue reading]
How I Drove Myself on a Cheap Safari in Namibia
I love animals and want to go to Africa, but it just seems impossible. Well the first step to getting over the idea that it’s plain impossible to go to Africa is that it’s not as exotic as you might think... well, sort of. I mean it certainly is … [Continue reading]
Exploring and Kayaking Charleston, SC
Okay, I have to admit it. I got the idea for this trip after watching an episode of Giada’s Weekend Getaways on the Food Network. What can I say, she did an amazing job of showing the local color and history of Charleston and made a very convincing … [Continue reading]