A global nomad's pursuit to see all 195 countries, 39 territories, & 9 de-facto nations
February 14, 2019
Mom and I explored today both the north and south coasts of Tahiti Iti, the smaller, eastern side of Tahiti Island, which is shaped like an infinity symbol. We ran into a big disappointment trying to find lunch and were let down not seeing any nice beaches.
February 10, 2019
It’s my 42nd birthday and lucky me, I flew in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) – the newest international route flown by United. Thrice-weekly service began Oct. 30, 2018, and United is the only U.S. airline to fly here from the mainland United States. This is my 16th inhabited territory and Place #146 on my quest to visit all 234 countries, territories, and de-facto nations.
February 5, 2019
Mom and I are en route today to Tahiti, French Polynesia. We flew in yesterday from Orlando (MCO) and spent the night at Park Pointe Hotel just north of the airport. Park Pointe — transforming itself from its previous operation as Citigarden — makes many promises about its new experience, but it has a long way to go.
February 4, 2019
And off we go! It’s my first foreign trip of 2019 and my second year as a global nomad as Mom and I head toward our three-week getaway in French Polynesia – a new foreign territory for me. We started the journey today – my birthday eve – flying from Orlando to San Francisco.
January 29, 2019
My blog is two weeks old, so I figure it’s time for my first rant – a part of lucas.travel I’m calling “Cranky Nomad.” These type of posts will be meant to illustrate the tribulations of life exploring the world without a fixed home – a place for me to vent; to share the less-glamorous aspects of my quest to visit all 234 countries, inhabited territories, and de-facto nations; and hopefully to do so in a semi-satirical way that makes me remember what I’m upset about is pretty small potatoes (i.e. #firstworldproblems). Today I’m infuriated at Oceania Cruises and annoyed at the difficulties of finding an affordable rental car on a remote tropical island.