Do You Want Your Travel to Australia to be Easy and Delicious?

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Do You Want Your Travel to Australia to be Easy and Delicious?

Air New Zealand’s Business Premier Makes Australia Travel Easy and Delicious Business Premier on Air New Zealand transforms what is oft considered to US travelers, one of travel’s most daunting flights from an act of endurance to one of luxury. So good is it, that now, with a quick connection and a painless chance to … Continued

Lisa Niver in Jellyfish Lake photo by Bucket List Journeys

Is it Safe to Swim with Jellyfish?

For such small creatures, jellyfish have a fearsome reputation. Is it safe to swim with jellyfish, and if so, where? Although they’ve got a bad reputation, it’s perfectly safe to swim with jellyfish at a few places in the world. Kakaban Island in Indonesia’s Derawan Archipelago holds one of these marine lakes, populated by thousands … Continued

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What is Your Ultimate Travel Dream?

Are you reading travel blogs and taking short trips, but are still longing to fulfill your ultimate travel dream? Whether it’s lazing on a beach on a faraway isle, going on safari in Africa, or spending months at a time in Europe, what’s keeping you from making your dream come true? People offer lots of … Continued

Make the Most of Magical Murramarang, an Australian Eden

“Wallabies, parrots, and roos—oh, my!” Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Man never made it to the other “Oz,” Australia, and the magical Murramarang National Park. If they had, Dorothy’s famous phrase would surely have featured those animals, who make this park an Australian Eden. (Speaking of magic, some people say they have actually … Continued

Are You Wondering Where You Should Travel Next?

Are you looking for inspiration about where to travel next? Join me at the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure show 2018 for ideas about your next adventure. Here is my video from the 2018 show: My Day at the Travel and Adventure Show This is the view from above! Look at all the destinations you can … Continued

Why was the Battle of Guadalcanal Important? Solomon islands

Why was the Battle of Guadalcanal Important?

I was honored to work with Visit Solomon Islands and spend two weeks meeting the people and learning the history of the area. To learn more about the Battle of Guadalcanal and World War II see my articles, videos and photos below. Thank you to SMITHSONIAN for sharing my story, “75 years after the Battle of Guadalcanal, walk … Continued

World War II hero story in Saturday Evening Post

World War II hero story in Saturday Evening Post

It was an honor to interview Roy Roush about World War II and the Battle of Guadalcanal. Roush enlisted in the US Marine Corps on July 4, 1942 at 17 years old the day after the end of his junior year of high school. He had dreamed of being a fighter pilot since he was … Continued

Discovering Marvelous Munda in the Solomon Islands

Discovering Marvelous Munda in the Solomon Islands

During my two weeks in the Solomon Islands, I explored Honiara, Gizo and literally took a 10min flight to Mundo from Gizo! My dive computer did not even recognize it as a flight we were so low in the sky. I had a window seat and took great photos and video. The Solomon Islands include 900 … Continued

What Famous History Happened in Honaira Solomon Islands 75 years ago?

What Famous History Happened in Honiara, Solomon Islands?

On August 7, 1942, the Battle of Guadalcanal began and it was a turning point in World War II. I wanted to explore this area and learn more about the people, the culture and the history for this important 75th anniversary. Where are the Solomon Islands? The Solomon Islands are an archipelago of 900 islands … Continued

Where to Go in Gizo, Solomon Islands?

Where to Go in Gizo, Solomon Islands?

During March 2017, I traveled for my first visit to the Solomon Islands to learn about the World War II history and take part in the spectacular SCUBA diving. This article is one of a series from my adventures and focuses on where to go in Gizo! Of the 2000 Americans that visit each year, most … Continued

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