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FOX 5 New York Segment on Cruise Ship Safety
March 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Yesterday I did a FOX 5 New York segment on cruise ship safety with New York legend, Ernie Anastos. The segment came about after a few high profile cruise incidents in recent years. I am a big fan of cruising and gave some examples and advice based on my own experiences with cruises.
ABC TV Segment on American Student Being Held in North Korea
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sadly there is a 21 year old American student being held in North Korea right now. He is accused of stealing a political banner from his hotel. Sounds like a bit of a college prank and that’s assuming it’s even true. A college prank meaning it’s no big deal. However, this isn’t the US and […]
What’s in My Carry On?
February 29, 2016 by 11 Comments
I’m a super light packer. I’m very disciplined with what I bring on trips. Whether it’s a few days to a few weeks or more, I rarely check a bag. The only time I might check a bag is if I’m doing a big expedition like to the South Pole where I need a heavy […]
The Majority of Americans Have Never Been on a Cruise
February 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
As many of you know, I love cruising. I cruise at least two times a year with Azamara Club Cruises. In fact, I just got back from a cruise in New Zealand stopping in ports like Dunedin, Cape Kidnappers, Picton, Tauranga plus Hobbiton, and Auckland. I used to avoid cruises because of misguided preconceptions but […]
Organized Tours Make Your Life Easier
February 11, 2016 by 8 Comments
A lot of people have preconceived notions about tours and tour companies. Often times, people think they are overly expensive. Others think they can and should do everything themselves. And many think tours are just a bunch of old people. I cannot lie; I have been a victim of thinking all of these things in […]
Auckland, New Zealand is a Really Pleasant City
February 4, 2016 by 14 Comments
Auckland, New Zealand is a really pleasant city. There’s nothing spectacular about Auckland. It’s not the worlds most beautiful city. It’s not the most exciting city on Earth. There’s nothing that screams out at you that you can’t miss. But Auckland, New Zealand is a really pleasant city to be in because it’s just that…pleasant. […]
Why You Should Visit Tauranga, New Zealand
February 2, 2016 by 12 Comments
I have been to New Zealand numerous times and actually spent a few months in 2003. However, until my recent cruise with Azamara Club Cruises I had never heard of Tauranga. Apparently, Tauranga is the 4th most populous “city” in New Zealand as many people have fled Auckland because of the sky-high real estate prices […]
