A visual tour of Quantum of the Seas
Last November, I had the opportunity to sail on Royal Caribbean newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. I must say that I am not...
Review: Nine Mags, Making Magnets out of Instagram Photos
As you know by now, I love travel and food. I fund these adventures with my day job as an analyst for the Federal...
Brussels Hotels: My Top 5 Picks
As you all know by now, I have a soft spot for Brussels. Unlike its neighbors Paris and Amsterdam, Brussels is a city you...
Digital Safety Essentials for Every Traveler
Few things in life are as rewarding as traveling, and now you can book hotels and restaurants online, join groups, even book tours, take...
Travel Fashion: All About the Bluffworks Blazer
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...
Delightful Day Trips from Dubrovnik: Montenegro and Bosnia
When we visited Dubrovnik, we decided also to take two-day trips to neighboring countries: Montenegro and Bosnia. First, we went to the charming and...
Exploring Shuri Castle Okinawa, Japan
I visited Shuri Castle for the first time in 2003 when I first lived in Okinawa. It was my first time living abroad and...
8 Reasons To Think Again Before Traveling Without A VPN
Living abroad has taught me the value of having access to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). From accessing my banks and US-based work networks...
Eating in Okinawa: Sushi, Ramen, and Izakaya
Eleven years ago, I departed Okinawa, Japan wondering if I ever would return to this misunderstood tropical paradise. Two weeks ago, I found myself...
Cancun on Business Travel
Recently, we headed to Cancun for the TBEX Travel Blogger Conference. As exotic as it sounds, we spent most of the time working in...