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“The Day I Got Mugged by a Pelican (and Robbed by a Manatee): A True Tale from Robbie’s of Islamorada”
Ah, Islamorada. A slice of tropical paradise in the Florida Keys, famous for its crystal-clear waters, world-class fishing, and the one place where you can legally bribe a fish to leap from the ocean in broad daylight. Robbie’s Marina. Now, if you’ve never been to Robbie’s it is where tourists and locals alike gather to…
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Springtime in Maine:
A Coastal Getaway to Portland & Bar Harbor in April Maine is a seasonal destination. We just happened to go in April. We landed in Portland, spent the night, and then drove up to Bar Harbor the next day. I have been to many places in my life, but I had never been to Maine. …
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“Vacation Safety: How to Travel Smart and Stay Protected”
If you follow the news like I do, you may recall that in March 2025, a young University of Pittsburgh student, Sudiksha Konanki, ended up missing while on her spring break in the Dominican Republic. Sadly, this sounds too much like the missing and presumed dead, Natalie Holloway, who vanished shortly after her high school…
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Traveling with a pet in today’s world
Have you been on a plane, train, or at a rest area along the highway and seen another person traveling with a pet? You will either wonder, “Why in the world would someone travel with a pet?” Or, you may wonder, “Why didn’t I think about bringing my pet with me?” Traveling with a pet…
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Top Five Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
If you’re looking for both culture and adventure, Ensenada, Mexico is the place for you. It is a very vibrant port city on the Pacific Coast of Baja California, about 70 miles south of San Diego, California. Travelers have referred to Ensenada as a “gem” because of its diverse, breathtaking natural beauty and rich culture.…
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Cruise line comparison
As I write this, I am on board the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, “Navigator of the Seas.” We decided to make a quick trip to Mexico’s Pacific coast since my wife has never been to Cabo or Mazatlán and neither of us has been to Ensenada before. You can find literally thousands of cruise ship…
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Camera comparisons:
Canon EOS R8 vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. GoPro Hero8 Black Hi, it’s Alan with fairweathertraveler.com again, this time with helpful information about cameras. If you are like me, you’ve wondered what the best camera for your needs is. I have a Canon EOS R8 which is a great camera (almost too nice). I…
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Hotel Etiquette
I used to have a job that required a lot of travel. For almost 18 years I spent about 100 nights a year in hotel rooms. One of these national chain hotels in southwest Washington State used to send me Christmas cards. They apparently thought I was family. Over the years, I have learned a…
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Health and Safety in Mexico
Hi, it’s Alan with another piece of advice or reminder for any traveler. The other night I read a news article about a young couple who were having the time of their lives while vacationing in Mexico until they “drank the water.” This does not mean the same thing as “Drink the Kool-aid,” but rather,…
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Traveling the world on a budget
Hi, it’s Alan again with another post about travel. Most people feel traveling is a luxury reserved for only the rich and famous, but I beg to differ with “most people.” Anyone can travel. You may have to do a little more planning or maybe not go first class, but it is still very possible…
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The world’s top 5: This time, it is Amsterdam
Several years ago, we went to Amsterdam, traveling from London, through France and Belgium on a high-speed rail. That was an amazing experience. Having never been there before, I assumed it was beautiful homes and windmills, but boy was I wrong. There is so much history there, it was hard to take it all in…
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The world’s top 5: This time, it is London, England
Most of us who watch TV think London is dark, misty and constantly shrouded in fog, but London is quite the opposite. It is the vibrant capital of England, where history blends with modernity, offering a number of experiences for visitors. From historic landmarks to cultural treasures and a thriving culinary scene, London has something…
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Being a Digital Nomad by working remotely or working from home
(working anywhere) Hi, it’s Alan, the Fair Weather Traveler again, with another tip or piece of advice. This time about traveling and working remotely. I suppose we all had some suspicion this day would come, but if it was not for Covid, most of us would still be stuck in the daily grind of waking…
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“Paradise Lost?”
Hi, it’s Alan, the Fair Weather Traveler again, with another tip or piece of advice. This time about traveling to Hawaii or more specifically, Maui. this was a fun trip, yet sad at the same time. I told myself I was not going to turn this blog into a “travelog,” but I think I need…
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11 suggestions to help keep our children and grandchildren safe while traveling.
Hi, it’s Alan, the Fair Weather Traveler again, with another tip or piece of advice. This time about protecting our children and grandchildren while traveling. While in the first grade, I was allowed to walk or ride my bicycle the ten or eleven blocks to school. How many of us would allow our children or…