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I woke at 5AM for sunrise and to watch as the ship neared Bora Bora, circled around the reef to the only entry into the lagoon. The entry to the lagoon was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. They also brought electricity, built an airport, roads and other infrastructure. The Bora […]
The sky had just brightened when I opened the curtain and had my first glimpse of Nuku Hiva. It is the largest island in the Marquesas Island group, which is not to say it is a huge island. I stood on the terrace entranced by the scene before me—high, foliage covered peaks meeting turquoise sea. […]
Workers who can do their jobs while moving from different locations worldwide are considered digital nomads or teleworkers. Many of them are writers, consultants, or information technology professionals. Being a digital nomad offers freedoms that conventional jobs don’t provide. Digital nomads can choose where they work, from rolling mountains to sunny beaches and everything else […]
Are you freezing during the winter? Does your city of choice plummet into negative temperatures, flirting with freezing every other day? Do you witness a white Christmas every year? If you’re yearning for a break from frigid temperatures, hoping to find a respite from bitter wind chills, look at these warmer winter climates. Escape the […]
We spent the day cruising to our next destination island. Fortunately the sea was calm and it was smooth sailing. Apart from eating, which I did a lot of–the food on the ship is delicious–it was a very full day. In the morning, I listened to a talk about the formation of these islands and […]
The weather has improved immensely. We now have that postcard perfect view of turquoise water and blue skies. It’s always a thrill to arrive to a new destination, especially when it’s one you’d never even heard of. That describes Fakarava. It is a protected biosphere atoll. Very long and narrow. There are a total of […]
I’m on board the Oceania ship, the Nautica, sailing through French Polynesia. The operative word today is THROUGH. The ship departed from Tahiti last night and arrived early this morning near Moorea. Last night I watched a video about Moorea, and it looked gorgeous; towering peaks set against turquoise water. The botanical garden filled with […]
The European continent holds 44 countries with over 800 cities spread throughout the region. Europe’s location places it north of Africa, west of Asia, and East of North America. The region’s location lends to its country’s multifaceted geography. For example, England exhibits miles of greenery and flatlands, whereas Norway speaks in fjords and sensational mountains. […]
Yesterday was my final day enjoying beautiful and WARM Medellin. My flight was late in the afternoon, so I had time to explore a bit. I met Phil and his friends Roy and Jim for breakfast. Then Phil and I headed to the aquarium. It’s part of a delightful science center. Kids and kids-at-heart enjoyed […]
