Kaunakakai, Molokai — I’m sure I looked out of place that first day. “Where you from–Osaka?” a local man asked. “Los Angeles,” I replied. “How long you been here?” he responded. “Just arrived,” I explained. You won’t find many tourists Read more
OAHU, HI — In Southern California where I live, movies, TV and porn seem to be everywhere, but with series like Hawaii Five O, Magnum P.I. , Lost and with many movies shot on location here, Hawaii has had it’s Read more
Amsterdam, NLD– I should have ordered a mild joint, but instead I chose the Moroccan hash. Since I can’t get this stuff at home and I’ve never tried hash or been to a coffee shop like the ones in Amsterdam. Read more
Unlike modern Berlin, Munich is old, traditional Germany. You can fly here or take the train from Berlin, which is what I did. It’s very comfortable and only takes six hours. Never be late, because German trains almost always run Read more
“It’s cold out here, ” I complained as I walked through the gates. “Actually it’s rather mild for November. It can get below 20 c here, ” replied Carlos, our half German, half Costa Rican guide. Carlos then began to recount Read more
Berlin, DE– Germany seems to have a museum for everything. From great works of art to the history of its favorite snack curry wurst, you can find a museum for it. When I travel, I try to seek out that Read more
Berlin, DE — On November 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall fell. After more than 28 years, East Germans were reunited with their families in the west and the world was changed forever. I’ve joined thousands of people on the streets Read more
Los Angeles, CA–In January of 2012, I had the good fortune to dine with Andrew Zimmern, host of The Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods. Zimmern was in Southern California to film an episode of his show and do a benefit for Read more
Banff, Alberta–If there is one thing you should do in Alberta– visit The Athabasca Glacier. The drive on the Icefields Parkway is considered one of the most scenic in the world. It’s an all day trip. You can drive it Read more
Cuzco, Peru — There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu. You can take a train and the tourist bus which is the easy way or you can spend four days trekking the Inca Trail through the Andes which Read more