Arriving in Osaka – I admit, I found myself confused. The Japanese I thought I had learned just went away instantly, but luckily workers at the airport seemed used to speaking English and I was able to rent a wifi unit which powered my phone for the two days I was there. I changed $100…
Liliha Bakery on Oahu – Home of Coco Puffs and Poi Donuts
Since 1950, Liliha Bakery has been one of Oahu’s brightest gems. This neighborhood coffee shop, diner, and bakery will provide you with some of Oahu’s tastiest treats or a well cooked sit down meal for a reasonable price. There are two locations – one at the original spot in the Makiki neighborhood on Liliha street…
Waimanalo Town
Waimanalo Town on the Windward Side of Oahu is a little town about three miles long that stretches from Makapu’u Point to Kailua. There’s not a whole lot in Waimanalo Town but you’ll see many Hawaiian flags there because it is one of the few places on Oahu where roughly half the population is of…
Sofia, Bulgaria – Amazing Ancient, Historical
Travel to Bulgaria like I did and you will find yourself clueless as to what an amazing and historical place the capital city of Sofia is. Upon arrival, my new friend Tim sat me down in front of the computer and told me “Watch this, it will save us a lot of time and make your stay here more enjoyable. Later we’ll meet the guy that made it. “
Exploring the DMZ – North Korea and South Korea No Man’s Land
If I took the number one bus to the end, then hitch hiked, I would be able to get to the DMZ without being on a tour bus.
I’m Starting to Feel Like Chicken Little
The Sky is Falling! I’m starting to feel like Chicken Little here as I repeatedly point out the systemic weaknesses, the lack of fundamnetal strength, and other issues because despite the undeniable truth in my arguments – things just keep plugging along. It seems that the world just might not fall into chaos as Donald…
Laie Town and Windward Neighborhoods of Kuhuku and Hau’ula
Visitors to Oahu tend to have heard of The North Shore, Waikiki, Honolulu and maybe Kailua – but those are just three places out of hundreds. You have to hit the road to find the most interesting places. The North End of the Windward Side of the Island of Oahu is an interesting place! What…
Five Jaw Dropping Beautiful Beaches on Oahu
Oahu is an island in Hawaii, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that there are amazing beaches here – but even knowing that Hawaii is paradise and exists in this perfect tropical zone, people are still often surprised by the beauty of our beaches. Here are five of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu – not…
Night Train from Istanbul to Bulgaria
If a Turkish night train sounds dangerous to you, you might want to consider getting some travel insurance from World Nomads before you begin your cheap trip to the Balkans
Korean Bathhouses – The Wonderful World of Jjimjilbang
The best thing about Korea is the jinjabongs. I know, best is a word that one shouldn’t really use when writing about world travel since it’s such a subjective word, but here it applies. Korea is filled with wonderful things but the jingabongs are the most wonderful.