I’m very fortunate in that I get to travel a lot. Check out these travel stories for some of the most remarkable experiences. From dodging bullets in Paraguay to sea kayaking in Antarctica, there are a ton of stories worth digging into!
(Possible) Brushes with Greatness in Our Nation’s Capital
I spent last weekend in our nation's capital bathing in the glory "inside the beltline." The celebs (or perhaps their doppelgangers) were out in spades last weekend in Washington, DC. Now, I'm no name-dropper, but I...
What’s the hassle of international travel I haven’t thought about?
I love when someone plans a trip and asks for my input. I'm certainly no travel agent, but I do have opinions to share and am happy to provide them (for what they're worth)! Recently, a great friend of mine (and...
Five Places To Add To Your Bucket list…NOW!
If you're like me, there is almost no place on the planet you don't want to visit. Here -- in no particular order -- are five of the latest additions to my "bucket list." Which do you find inspiring? 1.Mongolia: The...
The Gold Coast: A Beach Retreat
After Trevor and I spent some time exploring Tassie and Hellberra. I mean Canberra, the concession was a weekend away for him, his wife, their son, and, most importantly, me. So, we did what many Sydneysiders do, we...
Canberra: The (Surprise) Capital
We arrived back in Sydney from Hobart with just enough time for a good night's rest (thanks to the whisky) before hopping in a car to head to Canberra (pronounced Ca-buruh). Haven't heard of it? That's too bad. It's...
A Prisoner and A Devil Walk Into A Bar. Tasmania!
After our day in Sydney [Click that link to get caught up, if you'd like], Trevor and I were bound for Tasmania, better known by the locals as "Tassie" (pronounced 'Tazzy'). Australians have nicknames for everything....
Australia: Take Three
On the last night of my recent trip to Australia, I was in a French restaurant in Sydney, sipping Japanese whisky, and reading Robert Hughes' international bestseller, The Fatal Shore. It's about how the British...
“Air Force One” in The Marshall Islands
Here I am in Guam, an outpost of the United States in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and home to -- from what I can see -- a lot of US Military, Korean tourists, and an incredibly disgusting hotel. There's no desk so...
2016 Travel Year in Review
2016 was a spectacular year of travel and drove home for me just how fortunate I am. The reason I travel is to collect as many experiences as possible and the reason I maintain this blog is so I don't forget them. Here...
What’s in my Bag?
Have you ever left something at home when you're traveling? Terrible feeling, right? Well, the other day, I did it in a big way. I fly almost 200,000 miles per year and have developed a routine that works well for me....