TRIPS & EXPERIENCES

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

As you may or may not know, there are many great hikes in Las Vegas. Thanks to a recommendation from an awesome front desk attendant during a recent stay at Palazzo Las…

Ah, Singapore. This beautiful city-state covers over 280 square miles (or 725 square km) and is home to over 5.6 million people. Lucky for us travelers, many of the city’s most popular…

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Editor’s Note: Click here for more on Las Vegas area Hikes. Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  The Fire Wave Trail is a great introductory hike to Nevada’s…

Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas area Hikes. Also, click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Having already tried – and failed – 3…

Half-Dome. Angels’s Landing. Whitney. These are the names of some of the most popular/infamous hikes in the United States. The most recent trail to take its place among this elite club is…

Having had an absolutely incredible time in Sri Lanka, including hiking the Sigiriya Lion Rock Trail, it was sadly time for me to leave. How ever would I drown my tears? At…