Tokyo From Above

Tokyo From Above

ASIA - JAPAN - TOKYO Tokyo From Above Jeffrey Palmer 22 March 2016 Tokyo is the largest city in the world.   While walking the streets and navigating the subways, you certainly get a sense of its seemingly endless sprawl.  However, to truly appreciate its vastness,...

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Angels Landing

Angels Landing

UNITED STATES - UTAH - ZION NATIONAL PARK Angel's Landing Jeffrey Palmer 22 March 2016 If you don't mind heights, you'll love Angel's Landing.  Zion National Park is one of America's finest and this hike will make you understand why.All too often, American National...

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Hiking Arches National Park

Hiking Arches National Park

UNITED STATES - UTAH - ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Hiking Arches National Park Jeffrey Palmer 02 September 2017 Honestly, I didn't expect much from Arches National Park.  I had seen all the photographs of the arches but was doubtful that there was anything more to see.  I...

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The Robot Restaurant

The Robot Restaurant

The Robot Restaurant 01 MARCH, 2016 If you have spent any time researching Tokyo, you have heard about the Robot Restaurant.  Despite having "restaurant" in its name, this place is not famous for the food.  It is famous for the robots, neon lights and loud music.  So...

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Orangutans in Sumatra

Orangutans in Sumatra

INDONESIA - SUMATRA Orangutans in Sumatra Jeffrey Palmer 21 July 2017 If you like animals, this is the tour for you.  The experience you'll have here is increasingly rare.  You'll never forget coming face to face with these endangered species. When we began planning...

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What about Bali?

What about Bali?

  What about Bali? 18 JULY, 2017 Astronomy Life Society All too often we pick our travel destination based solely on a name. Bali is an excellent example of this.  It's a bucket-list location for millions of people but what do you really know about it?  Is it...

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Kauai Hiking Guide

Kauai Hiking Guide

Kauai Hiking Guide 05 AUGUST, 2012 Kauai is known as the "Garden Isle".  Ninety percent of the island is inaccessible by road.  However, there are plenty of well developed hiking trails that will take you to its most beautiful places.  From the cliffs along the Nā...

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Playing the Points Game

Playing the Points Game

Playing the Points Game 28 January, 2017 There are numerous techniques to help make travel more affordable.  However, there always seemed to be one constant expense.  Airline tickets are expensive and there are not many ways to significantly lower the cost. After...

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Discount Airlines: What’s the Deal?

Discount Airlines: What’s the Deal?

Budget Airlines: What's the Deal? 06 January, 2017 We have flown on discount airlines both domestic and abroad.  For the most part, it has been a good experience.  Low cost carriers offer prices so low that they provide a legitimate alternative to more traditional...

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Hawaii: A Budget Destination

Hawaii: A Budget Destination

UNITED STATES - HAWAII - KAUAI Hawaii: A Budget Destination Jeffrey Palmer 29 August 2012 A trip to Hawaii is a dream destination for couples and families from around the globe.  Whether it's the white sand beaches, lush rainforest, or the jagged cliffs that draw...

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