TRIP REPORTS

The Trans-Catalina Trail, otherwise known as simply the “TCT”, is an epic California backpacking adventure that treks from one end of Santa Catalina Island to the other. During this gorgeous but challenging…

Now that I’ve posted my reviews for the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel and the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel (and a comparison of the two), it’s time to get to the…

Coke vs. Pepsi. Mary Ann vs. Ginger. Dolphin vs. Swan. Some times the choice is not so clear. This post will give you all the info you need to help decide! Walt…

After a great stay at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, it seemed only right I checked out the Swan’s sister property, the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Review: Walt Disney World…

Having just landed at MCO in Orlando, I wasted no time in grabbing a taxi and heading over to get my first taste of the Disney World experience, the Walt Disney World…

In 2019, I finally made my way out to Orlando, Florida, to do what I should have done long ago – visit Walt Disney World. Here are some interesting photos I was…

If you read this blog [semi-regularly], you’ll no doubt already know I’m a big fan of Las Vegas. That being said, I usually stick to my usual favorites, but I will try…

After the previous night’s stay at The Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, it was time to head out and explore one of the more popular trails in the Lake Arrowhead area, the…

So there I was, trying to figure out how best to use up my free annual night certificate courtesy of the Marriott Bonvoy Business credit card from American Express when I stumbled…

After catching the sunrise at Borobudur and checking out the nearby Mendut and Candi Pawon temples, it was time to continue my exploration of Yogykarta, Indonesia. This time, I would be heading…

After watching the sunrise at Borobudur, it was time to continue the “tour” I had booked through the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta. The next stops would be the Mendut Temple and the Candi…

Having checked-in at the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta, it was time to see what I really came all this was for — the ancient ruins of Borobudur. Visiting Borobudur Temple At Sunrise (Yogykarta,…

The following is my review of the Regency Club lounge at the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta. Note: I didn’t know it at the time of booking, but World of Hyatt Explorist members [and…

After an amazing 24 Hours in Singapore, it was time to hop on a flight to the Indonesian city of Yogykarta, known for the ancient ruins of Borobudur, where I’s be staying…

Well-rested from the night at the famed Wawona Hotel, and still on a high from hiking the Mariposa Grove Trail to Wawona Point the afternoon before, it was finally time to check…

The FHOP Top 20 Travel Photos Of 2019 Like the previous post in this series, The FHOP Top 20 Aerial Photos Of 2019, here are my top travel photos from 2019. #20: Ananda…

Just like we did in 2018, here’s a look back at the year in aerial photos. The FHOP Top 20 Aerial Photos Of 2019 #20: The Islands Of Krabi #19: Tampa Bay…

Having just hiked the magical (and freshly redeveloped) Mariposa Grove Trail to Wawona Point, I set off to my abode for the night, the Wawona Hotel. Review: The Wawona Hotel (Yosemite National…

Although I had been to the Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park several times before, I hadn’t been there since the National Park Service completed its restoration project of the grove in…

After a nice, but quick, stay at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and a wonderful breakfast at the Grand Club Lounge, it was time to make our way to DMK Airport (Bangkok‘s…