Author: Nick Smith

After enduring another sizzling summer in my fair city, it’s time to cool off with a trip to the land of fire and ice. That’s right—Iceland! This trip is all about crossing off a major bucket list item: seeing the Northern Lights, while also diving into Icelandic culture and landscapes. Day 1: The Journey Begins…

Day 1:  Arrival in Sydney I embarked on my birthday odyssey from Vegas to Sydney, a mere 7486 miles away from LAX! Lesson learned: always leave ample time for connections, or risk a nail-biting dash through airports. Started my adventure with a delicious steak sandwich at Silva’s then checked into the Star Grand Regency Hotel and…

Greetings everyone, I recently embarked on a journey to Seattle, Washington, for New Year’s Eve, marking the start of 2024, as I had never been there before and wanted to experience a different New Year’s Eve celebration than the usual one in Las Vegas! Day One: Arrived in Seattle on a swift two-hour Southwest Airlines…

During this time of year, I would prefer to go somewhere cooler than Las Vegas (where the temperatures can reach 120 degrees!) Among other things, I needed to replace my home’s water heater. Due to this, I had to spend most of my travel funds on this purpose. Still, I needed a break, so I…

When it comes to celebrating your birthday what is the best way? With your family? How about with friends? Do you want peace and quiet? What about a party? Why not take a trip? Is it all of the above? As long as it’s what you want to do and it’s safe, there’s no wrong…

The 4th of July is coming up and I’m taking the opportunity to spend it somewhere else. Portugal! For the duration of my stay, I will be in Lisbon and Lagos. I’ve been looking forward to this trip for a long time. It’s mostly because I have Portuguese blood running through my veins. Therefore, it…

It’s time for the TBEX travel conference. Finally. The event had been scheduled for October 2021 but was canceled due to the Omni Covid variant. Basically, we took a long way around but we got here. I’ve never been to any kind of conference for anything so I have no clue what to expect other…

Yes, I’m quoting Step Brothers. For those of you familiar with the movie you get the reference in the title. For those of you who don’t… what the hell is wrong with you?! How could have not seen this movie?? It might be the funniest movie ever. But I digress, in case you have not…

In July of 1863 over a course of 3 days(July 1-3), the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, PA. I chose to make this trip because of its importance in American history but also to human history and myself. Many, (including myself) felt these battles were a significant turning…

 I was born in California in the late ’70s not too long after that, my family moved to the southern part of California… East of Los Angeles. Lots of memories of family, friends, and fun. This entry will give you some insight into the not-so-well-known parts of  Southern California… East of L.A.  We begin our…