Life's Meant to Be Experienced!
As a child, I never had the opportunity to go to Disney World, Disneyland, or anything Disney-related. In fact, I rarely went on any family vacations. I was the only child in a single-parent household that lived mostly paycheck to … Read More
If you had to boil down the most important things that matter in life, what would they be? Would you include material wealth, like money, a nice house, or a high-paying job? Would you opt for traits like power, influence, … Read More
The term “moonshot” originated with the Apollo program and the United States’ extremely ambitious plan to put a man on the moon before the end of the 1960’s. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy put forth a daunting challenge to … Read More
From Mount Everest to Denali, the graphic below lays out the most difficult mountains to climb in the world. See how high each mountain is, how long it takes to climb, and who first climbed it. (For more about climbing, check … Read More
The land known for having more sheep than people is possibly one of my all-time favorites. Indeed, my travels to New Zealand was some of the most epic times I ever had, and if you’re wondering why, I’m about to … Read More
It’s been just a few days since my wife, Allison, and I returned from a 35-day journey through SE Asia. We visited a wide variety of countries and cultures, from the riches of Hong Kong and Singapore to the … Read More
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity”― John Muir, Our National Parks As winter comes calling, many people start planning to stay indoors … Read More
Camping is a time-honored summer tradition. Growing up, I got to go camping a lot. I loved catching trout from the lake, chasing fireflies and roasting marshmallows by the fire. A trip to the woods always promised to be a … Read More
Wouldn’t it be awesome to live to 100? Just imagine all the amazing experiences you could have over the course of an entire century! I’m 45 now and almost can’t fathom living another 55 years. What are your chances to … Read More
Are you looking forward to the day when you can finally pack it in and leave behind the drudgery of the workplace? When you can spend the rest of your time doing what you love and enjoying the life you want … Read More
“It’s more fun in the Philippines”; yes, that’s exactly what the tourism department of the Philippines has to say to the world. With an amalgamation of over 7000 startling islands, covered with plush green tropical rainforest and gigantic volcanoes, there … Read More
California is ground zero for yoga, surfing, mountain biking, and snowboarding. It’s the birthplace of the Beatniks in the ‘50’s and the hippies in the ‘60’s. And it’s home to Muscle Beach, sushi, veganism, and Hollywood. In short, Californians are … Read More
If you’re looking for an exciting and adrenaline-pumping activity to do with your friends or family during your next vacation, look no further than a shark dive. Diving with sharks can be done in a number of different ways, enabling each … Read More
One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the joy of tasting all the food that you can during your trip! There are few things better than exploring a new destination and trying various local delicacies. For many of … Read More
Most New Year’s resolutions involve losing weight, going to the gym, getting a better job, or finding love. Those resolutions are fine, but they usually don’t work out very well. Why not? Well, for one thing, you may not enjoy … Read More
Africa is a grand continent known for its unmistakable beauty and breath-taking landscapes. It’s home to an amazing assortment of wild animals, colorful birds and interesting insects that most people only dream of laying eyes on in the wild. One … Read More
Today’s crazy world can cause stress, fear, anger, and even hopelessness. On a daily basis, the media bombards us with news of terrorism, corrupt politicians, gun violence, and global warming. It’s enough to make you throw your arms up in … Read More
Everyone dreams of going on amazing adventures! Climbing Mount Everest, trekking through the Amazon, photographing exotic animals on an African safari, soaring through canyons in a flying wing suit – just to name a few. While all of these … Read More
San Francisco is one of the most amazing cities in the entire world. It’s a tourist’s dream, home to some of the most spectacular views, neighborhoods, and landmarks. Here are just some of the many iconic things to see: Golden Gate … Read More
Imagine spending winter in Thailand, spring in Spain, summer in Croatia, and autumn in Peru. All while working and enjoying a comfortable and adventurous lifestyle. That is the life of a “digital nomad.” What is a “digital nomad” you ask? The … Read More
If you want insights into being healthy and happy, just take a cue from nature and the animal kingdom. Through millions of years of evolution, animals have adapted to their environments to be as strong and healthy as possible. Sure, animals have … Read More
I recently came across the following question on Quora – “What are some of the things you should avoid or try doing in your first 30 years of life?.” Since I’m in my mid-40’s, I thought I’d give this young … Read More
Naked, Nude, In the buff — whatever you call it, not wearing clothes feels great. It’s the way we came into the world, and it’s the way nature intended us to be. If being naked feels so wonderful, then why … Read More
What’s a sabbatical? The origin comes from the Biblical Sabbath where the seventh day is set aside as a day of rest. In modern times it refers to a rest from work, or a break, often lasting from two months … Read More
Burning Man 2015 is officially less than two weeks away! If you haven’t gotten tickets yet, you’re probably out of luck. But what about next year or the year after? Are you the type of person that would like to go … Read More
If you’re like most Americans, you have a Bucket List with exotic adventures from all around the world. Things like visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, climbing Mount Everest, exploring the Amazon Jungle, and seeing the Great Wall of China. … Read More
It was early October in 2009 in San Francisco. Things were going great. I was working as Head of Marketing for a hot internet startup. My wife and I were living in a beautiful luxury condo in a fancy new … Read More
Americans love cars and they love road trips! Nearly everyone who grew up in the U.S. has a fond memory of loading up the family, the gear, and the snacks, and getting out on the road. Even if it’s just … Read More
FEAR! Fear can be one of the most debilitating emotions, holding you back from happiness, adventure, and a fulfilling life. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!” — Franklin D. Roosevelt This was the rallying call of … Read More
With all due respect to San Francisco, Chicago, LA, Austin, and Seattle, the culinary epicenter of the U.S. is still New York City. When it comes to fine dining, New York boasts three of the Top 50 Restaurants in the … Read More
Winter is Coming in June As we’re getting to the culmination of the two biggest events of the Summer — the NBA Finals and the season finale of Game of Thrones — we thought it would be fun to do … Read More
Investing in Life Experiences One day last Summer, as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across an interesting post. It was entitled “Invest in life experiences: Why you should buy less crap to be happier in life.” … Read More
There was an insightful article written a few years ago in The New York Times called “But Will it Make You Happy?,” which looked at the effects of buying things on your state of happiness. Materialism When you start spending all … Read More