Crocodile Love: A Tale of Volunteering and Travel Around the World

A Perfect Storm in the Sea of Cortez

The kayak in front of us climbed up the face of a steep six foot swell and disappeared down the other side. My heart pounded, my stomach churned, and I couldn’t help but think of the movie, The Perfect Storm. Remember that fateful scene with the fishing boat, the Andrea Gail, trying to make it … Continued

The Trip of a Lifetime to Antarctica: FAQs

The trip of a lifetime with Oceanwide Expeditions takes you on a journey through the expansive Antarctic and Ross Sea. You’ll have the chance to spot fur seals, orcas, Emperor penguins as well as important pieces from the past! With so much interest in Oceanwide Expedition’s contest valued at over $25, 000, we’ve decided to put together … Continued

GayWhistler at Hobbiton

New Zealand: An Unexpected Journey

article by Dean Nelson @GayWhistler PART 1 OF 2 An Unexpected Journey to Middle Earth I really enjoyed my flight with Air New Zealand from Vancouver to Auckland, non stop on their Boeing 777-200. I arrived in plenty of time to YVR – Vancouver International and was greeted by a friendly smiling face behind the … Continued

“Realization,” Italy: Blood and Sacrifice Part 4

Read Parts I, II, and 3 “Realization,” Italy: Blood and Sacrifice Part 4 Salvatore’s team won the game and as was custom after every game of calcetto we headed to a pizzeria to celebrate. It wasn’t about the celebration of victory it was about the celebration of life and being with close friends. Nicolas and … Continued

Free Accommodation Isn’t Just for Bums

When you picture somebody living for free around the world, what do you see? Is it a hippy planting trees and living in a tent or run-down shack? Or a down-on-their-luck hobo with dirt under their fingernails and a long face to match, sleeping on whatever charitable couches are offered to them? What if I … Continued

Ilocos Norte, Philippines: Paoay Opens Bacsil Sand Dunes

Sure, the sand dunes of Ilocos Norte have been used as the setting for the desert scenes in the movies Mad Maxx, Born on the Fourth of July, and the local blockbuster flicks ‘Ang Panday’ series and ‘Temptation Island’. The sand dunes have always been there. For the longest time, the locals knew it was … Continued

Anthem of the Sea

What has the capacity to carry over 4,000 passengers as well as over 1,600 crew members?  What will offer many first-of-its kind activities at sea, such as a sky-diving simulator, an observation pod with 360 degree views at 300 feet above the ocean and interconnecting rooms with virtual balconies?  If you answered the Anthem of … Continued

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