Who’s Bad? I love Europe, but there are some caveats.  I’ve been robbed there while traveling, had countless frustrations in nearly every country there, and politically struggle with some European positions.  But I keep coming back, and always look forward to my next trip there, even if I’ve been to the destination before.  The po...

Paradise? How many countries have a President that has been tortured by its own government? One country that has: the Maldives. If you asked most points and miles enthusiasts for a shortlist of exotic destinations that they would like to redeem points for, most would have the Maldives on that list.  I must admit, it’s

Simply the Best Not too long ago I backpacked Europe for a year.  Since then I’ve been back to see many of my favorite places and also explore a few new ones.  All in all, I have been fortunate enough to visit over 30 countries in Europe, many of which I’ve visited multiple times, and