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Magic Of Travel

By |2021-04-15T22:45:06-05:00December 4th, 2017|Categories: Asia, Unique Experiences|Tags: , , |

The magic of travel.  The simple joy of travel.  I was riding my rental bike, sweating profusely, as I pushed the bike around the Burmese town of Mrauk U.  For three hundred years plus Mrauk U served as the capital of Mrauk U Kingdom ending in the 18th century.  Mrauk U is the lesser known brother [...]

Ultimate Guide Bhutan

By |2023-09-11T10:51:30-05:00November 30th, 2017|Categories: Advice, Asia, Must-See|Tags: , , , |

Ultimate Guide Bhutan. I have traveled to Bhutan three times, approximately spending a month in the country.  I have also worked with a local travel operator as a consultant for three years.  If you need advice or help, planning a trip to Bhutan, please email me at Ric @ GlobalGaz.com. “Koo zoo zong po la,” I [...]

James Asquith – 193 countries … and Guinness World Record Holder

By |2019-05-28T08:04:14-05:00November 23rd, 2017|Categories: Podcast|

[Download .mp3] James is the current world record holder as the youngest person to travel to every country in the world according to the Guinness World Records James has travel DNA.  His grandfather regaled him with tales of spending time in Yemen.  His mother lived in Hong Kong.  His father was an airline captain who flew [...]

20 Best Photos 2017

By |2021-08-15T21:52:50-05:00November 22nd, 2017|Categories: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Photos, South America|Tags: |

20 Best Photos 2017.  The year is not quite over, but my international travels are until the end of the year.  And, I did tell a white lie, there are more than 20 photos in this post. Also, I have highlighted some items from Amazon with some images of cool travel products.  If you click on [...]

Pongtharin Tanthasindhu – 113 countries … and travelling on a Thai passport

By |2019-05-28T08:46:45-05:00November 9th, 2017|Categories: Podcast|Tags: , , , , |

[Download .mp3] Pongtharin Tanthasindhu - 113 countries ... and travelling on a Thai passport Pong, 28 years old, has traveled to 113 countries is hoping to complete his goal before he turns 35. Pong has travel in his blood.  He started traveling to nearby Asian countries and Europe with his parents as a kid.  Pong spent [...]

New England Patriots Fans Unite

By |2023-07-16T21:59:30-05:00October 28th, 2017|Categories: Unique Experiences|Tags: , |

New England Patriots Fans Unite.  I have been a Pats fan since the Grogan days while growing up outside Boston.  And some of those days were pretty lean.  Of course, the football gods have blessed all Bostonians under the holy trinity of Kraft-Belichick- Brady.  And over the years, I have taken my Patriots game on the [...]

Arvinder Bahal – 178 countries … and on his way to outer space!

By |2019-07-06T04:15:59-05:00October 26th, 2017|Categories: Podcast|

[Download .mp3] Arvi is nearly finished in completing his quest to travel to all 193 countries, and has had some amazing experiences on the way. Arvi only has 15 countries left and is hoping to finish this quest in the next year.  During his travels, he has visited both Antarctica and the North Pole.  He sailed [...]

Two Nights Niger

By |2021-03-31T09:21:30-05:00October 25th, 2017|Categories: Africa, Off The Beaten Path|Tags: , , , , , |

Two nights Niger.  I wasn’t overly excited about my brief trip to Niamey, Niger.  I arrived late at night to the Diori Hamani International Airport via a direct flight from Algiers.  I passed immigration without any obstacles except for a brief argument with a gentleman who tried to cut the line.  As I waited for my [...]

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