I'm Tippins and, along with my husband the engineer, I travel the world via non-revenue pass travel. We are standby sojourners, and we invite you to follow us as we eat, drink, hike, dive and otherwise romp around the globe.
A minor wrench had been thrown in our Cape Town itinerary when we learned our scheduled shark dive would have to be cancelled. Apparently the Great Whites, the seven gill...
The Federated States of Micronesia hold a very special place in my heart. Sure the fact that they are beautiful islands filled with gorgeous rainforest hikes and exciting dive opportunities...
Marching down the streets of Vancouver from Doolin's Irish Pub to BC Place Stadium to watch the Women's World Cup Final filled me with more national pride than I had...
I was fortunate to have two work-free days at my disposal during my stay in Pohnpei, and I was not going to miss an opportunity for adventure in this wild paradise. After...
With a roughly circular circumference of just 80 miles and a peak altitude of 780 meters, Pohnpei is the largest and highest of the FSM states. Outside of the main...
There are exactly three tourist accommodations on Kosrae offering dive packages. I have had the pleasure of staying at two, and eating/diving with the third, so here is some practical information...
Kosrae has a few interesting land-based activities, but it is the waters surrounding the island that hold some of the real beauty of this forgotten tropical paradise. Whether you enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, diving or...
It may be small and life may move at a slower pace, but thanks to its lush geography, ancient cultures and vibrant aquatic life, there is a wide variety of...
United Flight 154, service from Honolulu to Majuro, Kwajalein, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Guam. United Flight 185, service from Guam to Yap. These are the routes for the Micronesian island...
