http://www.captainhumphreys.com Sailing the 7 seas of the internet Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:03:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Coffee, you know you love it. Americans especially love coffee. The smell, the taste and even the aura it produces when being around it. It is not uncommon to travel through the United States and see a cup of coffee in citizen’s hands. You will find people drinking it at ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=28 I’ve been bunjee jumping in New Zealand, white-water rafting in Canada, and skiing around chalets val d isere. But nothing compares to the thrill of diving in the Great Barrier Reef.The Great Barrier reef is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world - its beauty and fascination ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=26 There are so many things to see and do in the United States and this is one of the main reasons why so many flock to the US for fun and relaxation. Foreigners, get your passports and visas ready because what you are about to hear will explode your mind.Some ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=24 As tourism has expanded around the world, the classic American road trip has lost none of its appeal. There are a number of reasons why this classic travelling experience has endured – for those less intrepid travellers, it is perhaps the biggest adventure possible where the comforts of the Western ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=22 While there are similarities between Americans and the rest of the world, there are certain items that retain a strictly American flair and knowledge to them. For those that aren’t American these things are amusing and entertaining. I’ve found a few to help the rest of the world out.All Americans ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=20 If you are in search of a terrific sunny destination that won’t break the bank you will love Sanibel Island, Florida. This is an amazing location with a great number of attractions and a price tag that fits into the budgets of today. If you are interested in basking in ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=18 What a nutty place Amsterdam is. I can only assume there is nowhere else like it in the world because it is so crazy. Amsterdam has a split personality. During the day it is a serene, quiet and small city with some picturesque streets by the canals. At night, this ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=16 I was recently doing an internship at a locum doctors job in Japan, which led me to realize the stark contrast of Japanese culture and how it differs greatly to what we know in the United States. Two examples of Japanese culture is bathing and bowing. These two practices in ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=14 When I travel, I prefer to be on the ground or at sea. I love train journeys, and I love travelling by ship. I think when you fly, you get to your destination so fast that it never really feels like you have arrived somewhere new. Also, you miss out ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=12 While Vietnam perhaps isn’t at the top of everyone’s list of places to visit, if you’re looking for somewhere that’s warm and sunny, and that has an amazing culture to boot, it might be somewhere you’d like to check out.The temperatures do vary between north and south Vietnam, with temperatures ... http://www.captainhumphreys.com/?p=10