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Aloaha - Hawai’i

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...

Samoa – onward adventure

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

Bula - Fiji time - Vinaka

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...

Prosperity

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

Cook Islands – Time travel

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...

New Zealand: Sweet as …

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

Vanuatu – South Pacific wonderland

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...

Bio Objectivism

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

Surfacing below the equator

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

South Pacific island hopping fun

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

Solomon Islands paradise lost

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

Perceived wage decline

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

Singapore Sling

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; ...

Komodo Dive Adventure

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

Diving Raja Ampat - West Papau New Guinea

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

Fallen Caryatid

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

Sorong streets

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

Menjangan, Bali Diving

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...

FOMO

I suffer from FOMO - Fear of missing out. I’ve landed in Bali today. It’s been a long day of airports, transfers and immigration lines. ...

Positive Thinking

I continue to be astonished by how widespread negative thinking is in Western culture. It’s definitely stressed by our media, our...

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