When you think of Ukraine, the Chernobyl disaster probably is one of the first things that comes to mind. This tour was the main reason for our trip to Ukraine … Continue reading A Tour of Chernobyl
Category: Adventures
Visiting Kiev
I’ve had my eye on a trip to Ukraine for a while. With lots of history, great food, and the fact that they don’t use the Euro, there were lots … Continue reading Visiting Kiev
Exploring Bangkok
No visit to Thailand is complete without a few days in Bangkok. Since I was locked into 7 days in Phuket with my Marriott travel package, I only did three … Continue reading Exploring Bangkok
A Week in Phuket
I was excited to spend a week in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island. There were many sights to see, lots of great diving, and of course, the food! Phuket Marriott … Continue reading A Week in Phuket
Adventures in Thailand
Finally time to write about my trip to Thailand last year! I had purchased one of Marriott’s awesome “Travel Package” deals with my points back at the end of 2018 … Continue reading Adventures in Thailand
Guam to Manila to Taipei
To get me from Guam back to Italy, I booked an award ticket in business class for 75,000 United MileagePlus miles and $21.80 in taxes. The miles were earned via … Continue reading Guam to Manila to Taipei
Scuba Diving in Chuuk
The Truk Lagoon in Chuuk is home to over 60 wrecks, most of which sunk during Operation Hailstone in World War II. Many of them are within recreational diving depths … Continue reading Scuba Diving in Chuuk
Adventures in Phu Quoc
Even though the JW Marriott had more than enough to keep us occupied, we were happy to explore the rest of the island to see what all there was to … Continue reading Adventures in Phu Quoc
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
My next stop was at the majestic JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa. Designed by Bill Bensley, this five-star resort is one of the most luxurious in southeast … Continue reading JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Exploring Kuala Lumpur
Once on the ground in Kuala Lumpur, I made my way to the KLIA Ekspres train, which would take me downtown. After a quick metro ride from KL Sentral, I … Continue reading Exploring Kuala Lumpur
Planes, Trains, and RVs 