All is not well in paradise. The authorities insist on my leaving (a separate blog). So I spend another night on Ile des pins, hoping to...

A new friend shared that quote – from an ancient Chinese saying. Contemplating time might be the most philosophical pursuit a human can...

I hoped my remote New Caledonia out island – Ile des pins – might be the perfect place to wait out world chaos. But Corona fear has even...

Where to start? Panic on a global scale. Who could have guessed? First my Philippines live aboard dive boat and flights where canceled....

I’ve been told I’m “to literal”. Taking words as words and not as emotions. There is certainly some truth in that observation about...

My third visit to New Zealand. This country is a magnet for me!! I love so much about it. Very very few places on the planet can compete...

I’m back in Welly. All of NZ is amazing, packed with adventure and panoramic views. But Wellington is by-far the most livable and perfect...

Suddenly everyone is a Microbiologist. Experts all - so it seems. Or maybe just crazy. Now that the world has almost stopped in its...

What philosophy have I learned? Self-responsibility of sacrifice with a balanced enjoy-the-moment lifestyle for one. Others for-sure;...

When did the world swap Pollution for Global Warming ? It happened when I wasn’t looking. No one seems to care about pollution; just...

I’m big on the concept of responsibility. Self-responsibility; in my opinion is the most important virtue a person can attain. I always...

Rangiroa atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago’s, French Polynesia Of course my travels are about adventure and diving … but I’m always searching to...

This live aboard dive adventure starts like most. Transport to the pier, a zodiac ride to the ship; quick introductions and safety...

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...