Month: September 2024

A Real Look at the 2025 Dubai Top 15 Must-See Sightseeing Tour in an SUV

by

A Real Look at the 2025 Dubai Top 15 Must-See Sightseeing Tour in an SUV So you’re thinking about a trip to Dubai and, frankly, you want to see everything without the headache. That is actually a very common thought. We recently went on what they call a ‘Top 15 Must-See’ sightseeing tour in a really comfortable SUV, and honestly, we’ve got some thoughts. The whole idea is pretty much to give you a big taste of the city, all from the cool air-conditioned seat of a 4×4, you know? It’s arguably the best way to cover a lot of …

Read more

Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor 2025: An Honest Review

by

Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor 2025: An Honest Review So, you’re thinking about a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Honestly, it’s one of those things you see in pictures and sort of wonder if it’s actually as amazing as it looks. The idea of floating over ancient temples as the sun comes up is, you know, pretty much a dream for a lot of people. Well, I went ahead and did it, and to be honest, it’s a story I have to share. It’s almost an experience that starts way before you even get in the basket. It actually …

Read more

A Fresh Look at Mesa: My Take on the 2025 Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

by

A Fresh Look at Mesa: My Take on the 2025 Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt So, you are probably looking for a different kind of way to check out Mesa, Arizona, right? A lot of city explorations, you know, can feel a bit staged, like you’re just being herded from one spot to the next. Frankly, I’ve been on my share of those bus tours where you barely get to step outside. This Self Guided Mesa Scavenger Hunt is, honestly, a completely different sort of thing. It’s basically an interactive game you play right on your own smartphone, which, in a way, …

Read more

Peru Itinerary Preparation 2025: A Friendly Guide

by

Peru Itinerary Preparation 2025: A Friendly Guide So, you’re thinking about a trip to Peru in 2025, and honestly, that’s a seriously amazing idea. It’s almost a place that sort of stays with you long after you’ve left. You have these huge, old mountains that have seen so much history, and then you have food that will just completely blow your mind, so you know it’s a place with a lot going for it. The idea of getting everything organized, however, can feel a little big, right? To be honest, there are a lot of moving parts. We’re here to …

Read more

Maui Water Bike Tour 2025 Review: A Unique Ocean Adventure

by

Maui Water Bike Tour 2025 Review: A Unique Ocean Adventure I was, you know, looking for something different to do on my last trip to Maui. At the end of the day, I’d done the snorkeling trips and the luaus before. So, when I heard about a water bike tour for 2025, it sort of piqued my interest. Frankly, pedaling a bike on the ocean surface seemed a bit like a dream. But let me tell you, it’s very real and, quite honestly, a fantastic way to see the island’s coastline. This review is, pretty much, my story of that …

Read more

Manu Reserved Zone 6-Day Tour 2025: An Honest Review

by

Manu Reserved Zone 6-Day Tour 2025: An Honest Review So, you’re thinking about a trip deep into the Amazon, and Manu National Park is, you know, on your radar. Well, the six-day trip into the Reserved Zone is pretty much the classic way to do it. Honestly, before I went, I read a lot, but it was sort of hard to get a real feel for what it would be like. You see a lot of pictures of jaguars and giant otters, but you know, you wonder what the day-to-day experience is actually like. At the end of the day, …

Read more

A Candid Look at the 2025 Marrakech Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast

by

A Candid Look at the 2025 Marrakech Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast So, you are thinking about this particular experience in Marrakech, right? That crisp, dark air before the sun comes up has a special sort of magic, you know. I mean, waking up when it’s still pitch black outside is usually not my favorite thing, but on this day, it felt completely different, pretty much like the start of something big. It’s almost a quiet feeling of expectation that settles over you as you wait. Actually, the quietness itself is a little surprising, especially when you …

Read more

Sintra & Cascais Private Tour 2025: A Local’s Honest Look

by

Sintra & Cascais Private Tour 2025: A Local’s Honest Look Sintra & Cascais Private Tour 2025: A Local’s Honest Look So, you’re thinking about heading over to Portugal, and, obviously, Sintra and Cascais are on your list. Honestly, they totally should be. The thing is, figuring out the best way to see them can be, well, a bit of a headache. You could, for instance, try to do it all yourself with public transport, which is definitely an adventure. Or, you might be looking at those big bus tours. But then, there’s this other choice, the ‘Sintra and Cascais Private …

Read more

My 2025 Santorini Exclusive Cruise: A Real Review

by

My 2025 Santorini Exclusive Cruise: A Real Review Okay, so everyone pretty much dreams about Santorini, right? You see the pictures of the white buildings and the blue domes, and it’s almost a given that you want to go. Well, I was right there with you. For 2025, I decided to see it all from the water on what was billed as a very special kind of cruise. It’s supposed to be a more private, up-close way to see the island, so my expectations were, you know, kind of high. I’m here to give you the real story, the good …

Read more

Beginner Group Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree: 2025 Full Review

by

Beginner Group Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree: 2025 Full Review That First Look: Stepping Into a Whole Other World The air in Joshua Tree, you know, it just feels different. As a matter of fact, the moment you drive past the park entrance, the regular world seems to kind of fade away in your rearview mirror. I mean, the light hits the rocks in a way that’s honestly hard to put into words, turning them from a plain brown to a really warm, deep orange. The trees, they are obviously so weirdly wonderful, looking like something out of a storybook …

Read more