by Matthew Allison | Oct 4, 2020 | Australia & Pacific
Marquesas Islands-Polynesia Forgotten by Tourism The Marquesas Islands: A Remote and Untamed Paradise The Marquesas Islands, a sparsely populated volcanic archipelago, stand among the most isolated island chains in the world. Located in the far reaches of French...
by Matthew Allison | Aug 31, 2020 | Caribbean
Jamaica-Beyond the All Inclusive Resorts to the Caves and Jungles of Cockpit Country August 2020: Jamaica and the Roots of Rastafarianism Big Islands, Small Islands When I think of the Caribbean, I often divide the countries into two categories: the big islands and...
by Matthew Allison | Aug 21, 2020 | Caribbean
A Weekend of Exploring Caves Both Above and Under-Water in the Wild Cotubanamá National Park, Dominican Republic August 2020: On my way back from Jamaica, I decided to stop in the Dominican Republic for a few days to visit the Cotubanamá National Park. I often use...
by Matthew Allison | Mar 3, 2020 | North America
Climbing a 200 Foot Redwood Tree Climbing a Giant: Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream in the Redwoods March 2020 – Santa Cruz Mountains, California A Bucket List Beyond Travel My bucket list isn’t just about seeing the world—it’s about living it. While I’ve been...
by Matthew Allison | Feb 1, 2020 | Australia & Pacific
February 2020: The Marshall Islands named after a British naval Captain who visited in the 1700’s, has like many countries in the world, a long history of colonialism that has left a lasting impression on the country. It started as a Spanish colony, then became...