the "of-age" traveler

… it’s a stage — a sense — a time when you realize you’re at a point where you want something different. You’re tired of the norm. Blending in and being a part of the crowd has become routine … (admit it — you can) it’s tiring. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of… Read more

Lets say you’ve spent thousands of dollars to go on a once in a life-time vacation to … Portugal. You’re out touring the city and come across this wonderful little plaza with a majestic fountain in the center. Surrounding the plaza you can hear the sounds of people engaging in countless meals (AND conversations) –… Read more

I remember growing up and waiting with great anticipation for the Memorial Weekend to show it. It was the time our family went on our first long-weekend camping vacation. … holiday Then, when school was finished, we headed out on the July 1-4 weekend for another, long-weekend camping vacation. … holiday And … of course,… Read more

BELIZE was a port of call on one of our ROYAL CARIBBEAN cruises, the Western Caribbean itinerary. With such a shallow harbour, making for some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world … the ship stayed out in one time-zone while we tendered ashore into a different time-zone. That in itself made… Read more