Downtown Segway Tour – Portland, Oregon

The segway is a very neat concept. A two-wheeled, self balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle that looks like it came straight out of the future. I had always wanted to try these machines ever since their release and finally got the opportunity while spending some time in Portland, Oregon. Nation Tours offers segway tours of beautiful […]

Learning to Surf in Hawaii

Hawaii is often considered to be the home of surfing by many and was even practiced by the ancient Hawaiians. However, they viewed it as much more than just a sport. It was part of their culture and considered an art. They referred to this art as he’e nalu which translates into “wave sliding”. I […]

The Greatest Taco Bell in the World

When you choose to eat at a fast food restaurant, you are usually doing so because it’s fast and cheap. You probably never consider going to one because of its location. But the Taco Bell in Pacifica, California isn’t your average fast food joint. This one sits on a beach! Located just off of Highway […]

Wings Over Kauai Airplane Tour

The island of Kauai is truly beautiful! From the lush rainforest to the Waimea Canyon, there is much to see in this magical place they call, “The Garden Isle.” And if you want to see it all, there is no better way than from above. Wings Over Kauai offers grand deluxe tours of the island […]

Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

“I’d like to revisit that wine.” That’s the proper way to ask, “Could you please refill my glass?” when wine tasting. I had never heard that phrase before or knew much about the fascinating process of wine production. Having lived just south of San Francisco, I often heard about the beautiful countryside of Napa and […]