As a kid, I was terrified by a scene I saw in an old western movie: A cowboy died a slow death when he sunk in quicksand. It was typical …
Solo Travel
My Adventure on Aitutaki Atoll
I’ve always had a fascination with the South Pacific. Something about the vast Pacific Ocean and its remote islands has always drawn me to …
New Zealand: Driving the South Island’s West Coast
When I traveled solo around the South Island's West Coast in New Zealand, I hadn’t planned to spend much time on the West Coast. It was just …
Solo Travel: Overcoming the Fear
I’ve been traveling solo for more than 25 years, and it’s given me some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But was I afraid at …