I’ve been a fan of snorkeling and sea kayaking since trying them on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia so they were basically my main priority on a recent trip to Zamami Island in Okinawa. After a Web search, I decided on a full-day tour with Natureland Kayaks. It was the most varied of the ones I … [Read more...] about Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
Sea, Sun and Fun on Zamami Island
Okinawa’s Zamami Island pretty much defines laid back. The days just seem to pass more slowly here, which is a good thing because it gives you that much more time to enjoy the warm hospitality and amazingly clear ocean. The water's turquoise through deep blue colors really are incredible. Being just … [Read more...] about Sea, Sun and Fun on Zamami Island
NZ’s Central North Island and Auckland
A friend recently visited from Japan and we spent several days exploring the central North Island from a base in Rotorua before flying up to Auckland for another couple of days. It seemed to take huge planning for a fairly short trip – New Zealand has changed so much in the 25 years since I last … [Read more...] about NZ’s Central North Island and Auckland
