Hobbiton Movie Set – Matamata, New Zealand One of the most well known facts about New Zealand is that The Lord of The Rings (and The Hobbit Trilogies were...
Sunrise on Nanuya Lailai Island
Our homestay on Nanuya Lailai Island was right on the beach – and we mean that literally. This is the cabin we stayed in: And this was the view...
Fantastic Photogenic Fiji – Viti Levu & Yasawas
For the second leg of our journey, we decided to go someplace nice and warm – at least warmer than Australia in the wintertime. On advice from our hosts...
Hiking off the Highway to Brokers Nose Lookout
Wollongong, NSW We’ve seen several spectacular National and State parks during our time in New South Wales; however you don’t really need to go far to discover natural beauty...
Bird-Spotting (Twitching) in Australia
One of the most immediate and obvious differences upon arrival to Australia is the distinctively different bird life. Most obvious is the variety parrot species; followed closely by just...
Your Big Backyard – Jamberoo, New South Wales
Following our time in Sydney and Bondi Beach, we’ve been spending some time with family friends in the small town of Jamberoo – about 71 miles and a 1.5...
Gunflint – BWCA Wilderness – Best Photos
More old vacation photos – this time from a trip I took with my father, brother, and a family friend during the pandemic (September 2020). This was my 5th...
Redwood State & National Parks
Humboldt County, CA As part of a longer vacation through Northern California we spent 4 days at a Bed & Breakfast in Trinidad, a small and sleepy – very...
