10 Free Things to do in Auckland, New Zealand Auckland can be a rather expensive place to visit, as can all of New Zealand, truth be told. Accommodation, food, public transportation, petrol, attractions and entry fees are all pricey. For visitors traveling on a budget, that can seriously limit what you’re able to see and …
PHOTO GALLERY: Hobbiton – Home of the Hobbits I grew up on The Hobbit and the Trilogy of the Rings. With Bilbo, Frodo & Sam. With Gandalf, Gollum, the Elves and the Dwarves. With Sauron and Saruman. With The Shire, Middle Earth and Mount Doom. As a kid I traveled around the eastern half of …
My First Impressions of Auckland, New Zealand The first time I ventured into Auckland city to explore (nearly quivering with excitement at having finally made it to NZ) I was not very favorably impressed. In fact, one could say I was rather underwhelmed. Even greatly disappointed. I had certainly been expecting much greater things of …
PHOTO GALLERY: Beautiful Sydney, Australia Many visitors to Sydney might be surprised to learn that Sydney is not Australia’s capital. That function goes to Canberra further south. However, Sydney is certainly Australia’s most famous and well-visited city, and for good reason. Sydney offers a spectacular setting on vast Sydney Harbor, accentuated by the stately Harbor …
Travel Perspectives: Busting My Own Myths About India Late last year I finally traveled through India. After 20 years of hemming and hawing about braving India’s noise, crowds, filth and hassles I finally came up with a plan for an Easy Trip Through India and took the leap. For three months I traveled through the …
Travel Tips: 5 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida Are you heading to Orlando, Florida to immerse yourself in Disney World and Epcot Center? Once you’re happily ensconced in lively Orlando you might well find that after several days or a full week of exciting rides, massive crowds, long lines and bustling energy, you’ll needing …
PHOTO GALLERY: 10 Views of Iconic Sydney Opera House The iconic Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most famous architectural wonders and one of Australia’s most visited attractions. It was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2007, being considered a human masterpiece. Designed by Dutch architect Jorn Ulzon, The Opera House was completed …
10 Free Things to do in Sydney During the past 10 years, prices in Australia have been rising dramatically all over the country. Since then costs have increased so much that nowadays all of Australia’s major cities are regularly listed among the top 20 most expensive cities in the world! Sydney is the most expensive …
PHOTO GALLERY: Remote Little Andaman Island – India Part of the Andaman & Nicobar Island Archipelagos, under the administration of India, Little Andaman Island is the southernmost island in the Andaman Chain and the most remote island accessible by outside visitors. From the capital town of Port Blair, a 6-8-hour ferry or a 30-minute helicopter …
I’m Heading to Sydney, Australia! This week I’m flying to Sydney, Australia. That in itself is quite exciting – both the flight and visiting Sydney. But this particular trip is extra special to me on two other counts. First of all, it’s a stepping stone on my first ever trip to New Zealand. I’m so …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
