When they say Alaska is the final frontier, there is a lot of truth to that statement. In the summer of 2007, we decided to spend some time in Alaska. The state is truly a majestic land. We were going to Alaska in the height of summer—the best time to travel there since it is …
Traveling is about having fun and learning about new cultures. As such, I have never been disappointed with any of my travels… with one exception. My 2013 trip to Nigeria. I want to make sure I am open with you all and show you both the good and bad, so you know that traveling around …
Since Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world, I always wanted to go visit. During Christmas break in 2015, we decided to visit Peru. My cousin Bina decided to join us for the trip as well. We were all excited to go to Peru, but the kids had one condition—no hiking …
In 2010 we decided to take a family vacation to Italy during the kids’ spring break. As always, I wanted to make sure we planned a trip that was memorable and exciting for both of our kids. I also wanted to make sure we had a unique experience in Italy. About three months before our …
I was watching the latest Coming to America movie on Prime Video the other day. I found this movie hilarious and started thinking about my own Coming to America story. It was a very interesting experience. So, here it goes. Before we talk about Coming to America, let’s set the stage first. I completed my …
If you are like me, you enjoyed school trips growing up. This is how I caught the travel bug in the first place. In the summer of 1982, I took a school trip to Kashmir. I must give a disclaimer to this story before I go on. I was 14 years old at the time. …
When you think of luxury, I am sure some remote country in Africa does not come to mind. I am here to tell you the most luxurious travel experience I have ever had bar none was our 2019 safari trip in Africa. Let’s start with how this trip came about. In late 2018, I was …
Life is a game of expectations. The more you have them, the more it will fail you! I am sure some philosopher said something to this effect a long time ago. Travelling is no different. I went to Libya in June of 2013. This was less than a year after the September 11, 2012 attack …