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As we approached the Jamestown side of cloud-shrouded Saint Helena in the pre-dawn light,  Skull Island from the old King Kong movie with Fay Wray came to mind — so …

Quantum Deception — Second Edition From veteran journalist and author Ron James comes a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller set in a world where power is no longer defined by wealth or …

This is the second installment of Mike James’s 51-day Southeast Asia journey. Known to many as the Gringo in Paradise, he began in the Philippines, easing into the pace of …

Mike James — Gringo in Paradise — is slow-traveling his way across Southeast Asia, trading schedules for sunsets and taking the world as it comes. From biking the ruins of …

We still have that magic touch! We’re thrilled to share that Wine Dine & Travel Magazine earned seven awards for excellence at this year’s San Diego Press Club Awards — …

San Sebastian is arguably one of Spain’s most beautiful cities, boasting remarkable architecture, world-class beaches along the Bay of Biscay, and an old town brimming with some of the finest …

The sun rose over the Gambian coastline, casting a reddish-golden glow across the bustling port of Banjul. We exited the ship into the already steamy morning and boarded the shore …

Dakar, Senegal Our shore excursion yesterday was a powerful reminder not to judge a destination by first impressions. As I did in an earlier post. Viewed from the ship, Dakar …

Today, we’re in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, marking the halfway point of our incredible Grand Voyage, which began 31 days ago in Venice and will conclude in Cape Town on …

Ah, the French Riviera – a sun-drenched escape for the rich and famous, from Zelda and Scott (Fitzgerald) to Jeff ( Bezos) and Leo (DiCaprio). For us, though, the Riviera …