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On a cold late January, I headed to New York City to cover the New York Times Travel Show for the blog and connect...

Should I Buy Travel Insurance? Many travelers ask themselves.  Here's my story... A few years ago, I wrote about being “stuck in Puerto Rico”...

As you all know by now, I have a soft spot for Brussels.  Unlike its neighbors Paris and Amsterdam, Brussels is a city you...

*Updated August 2017One of the best ways to discover a new destination is through its food.  A shot of soju at a restaurant in...

One of the things I miss most from living in Europe was the close proximity to so many different destinations.  The event I will...

Last November, I had the opportunity to sail on Royal Caribbean newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. I must say that I am not...

I recently wrote about a trip to Colorado, where I went for a conference and invited two of my best friends along to entertain...

By Martin van DopWith the restrictions that airlines nowadays put on both check-in and carry-on luggage, the modern frequent traveler has turned packing light...

I visited Shuri Castle for the first time in 2003 when I first lived in Okinawa.  It was my first time living abroad and...

I'm writing this post as I embark on a journey back to where my passion for international travel began:  Okinawa, Japan. In order to...