The Trans Siberian Part 2 – Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk (June 2012)

December 6, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

After 3 days in Mongolia it was time to get back on the Trans-Siberian railroad and head to Irkutsk, the capital of Siberia. I made friends with the friendly Russian crew at the station in Ulaanbaatar and also made friends with a very fun group of travelers from Thailand. Me and the Train Boss Cabin […]

The Trans Siberian Part 1 – Beijing to Ulaanbaatar (June 2012)

December 6, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

Ulaanbaatar I left Beijing on a foggy morning. The train station was already buzzing at 630am when I arrived and I was puzzled by the departure board which had the train numbers in English but didn’t list the platforms. Luckily I showed my ticket to someone at the information desk and they pointed me to […]

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Island Getaway: Grenada

Looking for a sun-drenched destination with great beaches, lush rainforests and world-class coral reefs??? I’ve got just the place for you! Consider the island nation of Grenada also known as the Spice Isle. It’s less than 5 hours from major US airports like JFK, ATL and MIA. Grenada is just south of its neighbors St. […]

I’m On A Boat! My Favorite Places to Book Sailing & Yacht Charters

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I Want To Go To There > Costa Rica > Santa Teresa

Overview Many visitors to Costa Rica head for well-known destinations like Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio National Park, and Puntarenas. Costa Rica also offers a wide variety of off-the-beaten-path beach towns on both the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts. Santa Teresa, located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, has become a haven for surfers, yoga enthusiasts, […]