Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson

Bakersfield California USA
Welcome to Travel Adventures. Soon-to-be retiree and travel blogger sharing adventures, travel advice and exciting destinations.
13
Jul
Travel Medicine Tips: What You Actually Need to Stay Healthy Abroad

Travel Medicine Tips: What You Actually Need to Stay Healthy Abroad

What to pack in your travel health kit — smart, simple essentials to keep you healthy on the road, from jungle to city.
3 min read
12
Jul
Ultimate Travel Packing List: What You Actually Need

Ultimate Travel Packing List: What You Actually Need

What to pack for jungle, beach, or cold weather — streamlined essentials, tested gear.
2 min read
09
Jul
My Ecuador Adventure: Jungle, Waterfalls & Adrenaline

My Ecuador Adventure: Jungle, Waterfalls & Adrenaline

Ecuador was a trip that truly had it all — waterfalls, whitewater rafting, ziplining, jungle lodges, and wild river crossings. It
4 min read
03
Jul
Traveling with a CPAP Machine: The Complete No-Stress Travel Guide for Sleep Apnea Users

Traveling with a CPAP Machine: The Complete No-Stress Travel Guide for Sleep Apnea Users

Planning a trip with your CPAP machine? This complete CPAP travel guide covers everything — from packing and TSA rules to power options and hotel tips — so you sleep soundly wherever you go.
3 min read
29
May
Walking the Walls of Derry

Walking the Walls of Derry

Walk Derry’s historic city walls and explore 400 years of history, from the Plantation of Ulster to the Troubles. A must-do on any visit.
3 min read
28
May
Pike Fishing on Loch Erne: A Morning to Remember

Pike Fishing on Loch Erne: A Morning to Remember

A laid-back day pike fishing on Loch Erne—just us, the rods, and a few good strikes. Nothing fancy, just a great day on the water.
3 min read
27
May
The Titanic Experience in Belfast

The Titanic Experience in Belfast

Step inside Titanic Belfast and stand where history was made - immersive galleries that tell its story from launch to loss, this museum delivers a powerful, fact-driven experience right in the heart of Northern Ireland.
4 min read
26
May
One Day in Belfast: Murals, Peace Wall, and City Highlights

One Day in Belfast: Murals, Peace Wall, and City Highlights

A powerful day in Belfast by open-top bus—murals, the Peace Wall, and architecture that tell the story of a city shaped by history and rebuilding with purpose.
4 min read
19
May
Next Stop: Northern Ireland

Next Stop: Northern Ireland

Exploring Northern Ireland: from trout fishing and whiskey tasting to zorbing, historic pubs, and the Titanic Museum in Belfast. Join us as we uncover local spots, hidden waterfalls, and everything that makes this region unforgettable.
1 min read
08
May
Harbour Icons & Hidden Highlights: Sydney Wraps Our Aussie Adventure

Harbour Icons & Hidden Highlights: Sydney Wraps Our Aussie Adventure

In our final stop across Australia, we soaked up Sydney’s big city charm—think harbour cruises, landmark views, and world-class seafood. It was the perfect finale to a wild, wonder-filled journey.
3 min read