A cluster of tiny islands, a million miles from everything. The 118 islands that comprise this French collective are about as-far from...

During a recent discussion with some close friends about climate change I noticed a basic difference in our philosophies. It was in...

Back in the good old Us of A !!! Such a strange way to enter the US. Coming in the back-door. Flying from Apia, Samoa into Honolulu is...

Talofa !! Welcome. Another beautiful South Pacific island. Each share a common history, culture and language; but yet each stands alone....

Back to Nadi. After missing a flight here a few weeks ago, I’m back! This time killing a few hours until my flight to Tavenui – a...

The world wide phenomena that causes people to underestimate their high standard of living is curious. Why is this common ? Often I’ve...

Now I’m off the grid. Most people couldn’t even tell you where this island nation is. Heck – its not even on most maps. Stepping from the...

15 days on the North Island. Packing in their nature wonderland and culture. They have it all. So many many adventures here it’s...

I arrive in Port Vila after a challenging transfer from the Solomon’s and a missed flight out of Fiji…... First World Problems are the...

My philosophy of Bio-objectivism is largely just an extension of Ann Rands famous Objectivism; but is my own invention. In fact...

One of my favorite moments when diving occurs at the finish of a night dive. All night dives require a calm. Pushing any apprehension...

Air Niugini - a PNG (Papua New Guinea) airline expanding to these islands Island time. They have overloaded my Fokker 100 departing from...

It has started with a limp. Honiara, the capital on Guadalcanal presents itself as a pot hole littered mess. Shipping containers randomly...

I contend the common belief in wage declines, stagnation and gaps are based on false assumptions. Ignoring facts, falling victim to...

I added a quick pass through Singapore because of its World-class reputation. Its proven to be a bit of an enigma for me. On one hand; ...

Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia. Traveling to the Komodo islands is so very much more than a dive adventure. It’s about Dragons, and bats...

Colorful coral , warm waters, hundreds of species of fish, endless numbers of dive sites and panoramic undersea vistas. These Indonesian...

Jubal said; You tried didn't you, youngster? But that stone was always too heavy … too heavy for anyone. I love that Rodin sculpture...

I decided it was haircut day. taking directions from the hotel desk, I set off. A taxi ride to the supermarket, third floor salon. ...

Such a local feel to diving here. Everything from loading the micro-bus with tanks and gear; piling in with the other divers; to the...