On top of being an interesting dive site, the Hilma Hooker has a colorful history. This is the tale our guide told us (but we hear that the story changes depending on who tells it!). The Hilma Hooker first started its journey as a Dutch cargo ship in 1951 but over the next two decades […]
While many come to Bonaire for scuba diving, the island has more to offer its visitors. Well worth visiting for its spectacular vistas is the Washington Slagbaai National Park. We recommend taking the long route to see the park’s highlights. Also, of interest is taking a scenic drive around Bonaire’s southern end. This is a […]
Since we participated in our local Rescue a Reef program here in Miami (see me on CBS news here) I’ve always been interested in reef restoration and the renewal efforts taking place around the world. It was wonderful to see the Reef Renewal Program active and well at Buddy Dive. They have planted over 20,000 corals […]
We’ve been making our way through a list of dive resorts in the Caribbean to sample both resorts as well as the local reefs and their inhabitants. Bonaire had been high up on our list as one of the top, if not the top, shore diving destinations in the world. As we researched places to […]
Over the last days, most airlines have stepped up to offer flexible change fares for tickets purchased. With revenues undoubtedly sinking due to coronavirus cancellations it’s understandable that they want to entice people to buy. So, should you?
Cancelling a trip that you’ve been looking forward to can be really disappointing. All that pent-up anticipation, excitement, and preparation can suddenly get pulled out from under your feet like a rug. There is no way to make this fun, but some preparation and thought can help you minimize your expenses and maximize what you […]
Truth be told, we had not realized until after booking that we would be arriving in Vietnam on Lunar New Year. This is actually one of my travel tips! Check to see if anything is going on during your travel dates. That said, under normal circumstances, joining into the celebration could have been fun. Although, […]
Halong Bay is one of those places that we dreamt of seeing for a long time. A bucket list trip that we finally had the chance to take and a must-see place in Vietnam. We opted for a 3-day 2-night cruise as we had read that a single day doesn’t get you into the more […]
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a favored and popular tourist destination. It’s the second largest city in Vietnam but many of its must-see attractions are located in and around the Old Quarter. You’ll see French influences in its architecture as well as a lasting influence from the communist rule of China. There are many […]
Cleaning your airplane seat is something that you should always do because these seats are filthy and full of bacteria. I’ll spare you some of the disgusting behaviors I’ve seen from fellow passengers that would make you want to scrub your seat every time you fly. Ultimately, who cares about a few off looks when […]