Author: RandyRoams

  • Visiting Guam: The Ultimate Island Guide

    Visiting Guam should be at the very top of your bucket list — and I don’t say that lightly. I’ve traveled across multiple continents, but after living in Guam for…

    Visiting Guam: The Ultimate Island Guide
  • Untermyer Gardens: A Hidden Hudson Valley Escape Just Minutes from Manhattan

    Sometimes, you don’t need a plane ticket to feel like you’ve escaped the city — just a short drive and the right destination. Located in Yonkers, Untermyer Gardens Conservancy is…

    Untermyer Gardens: A Hidden Hudson Valley Escape Just Minutes from Manhattan
  • Grand Turk Island

    Arrival Experience By Cruise: Easy, Relaxed, and Beautiful Arrival by cruise ship is typically around 8:30 AM, with all passengers required to be back on board by 3:30 PM. This…

    Grand Turk Island
  • Visiting Nassau, Bahamas: What to Expect on a Cruise Port Day

    Arriving in Nassau, Bahamas by cruise is surprisingly smooth. If you wake up early, you’re rewarded with a front-row seat to sunrise as the island comes into view — pastel…

    Visiting Nassau, Bahamas: What to Expect on a Cruise Port Day
  • Half Moon Cay: A Perfect Private Island Cruise Day Guide

    Half Moon Cay is the definition of an easy, relaxing cruise stop — turquoise water, soft sand, and zero stress. As a private island, everything is designed to maximize your…

    Half Moon Cay: A Perfect Private Island Cruise Day Guide
  • Preparing for your Camping trip

    Campground Packing Checklist Shelter & Sleep Tent Sleeping bag Sleeping pad or air mattress Inflatable pillow Extra blankets (optional, depending on weather) Clothing Weather-appropriate clothes Warm layers (even in summer)…

    Preparing for your Camping trip
  • First-Time Caribbean Cruise Guide: What to Know Before You Go

    Booking a Caribbean cruise is exciting — and a little overwhelming if it’s your first time. Between packing, excursions, and navigating a floating city, a little planning goes a long…

    First-Time Caribbean Cruise Guide: What to Know Before You Go
  • What I Bring on a Day-Hike

    Navigation: AllTrails is my go-to app for planning before I go on a hike to see the trail conditions, distance, and reviews. I would not go hiking without having this…

    What I Bring on a Day-Hike
  • Traveling in Oahu, Hawaii

    Overview: Hawaii’s largest island, Oahu, is a memorable destination. I stayed in Honolulu most of the time, but I did get the chance to drive around the entire island and…

    Traveling in Oahu, Hawaii