14 Things I Learned Visiting Disney World for the First Time (at Age 47)

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

The Most Difficult Mountains to Climb

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 Epic Time I Had in New Zealand

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

30 Epiphanies from a 35-Day Epic SE Asia Travel Experience

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

9 Tips to Make Your Winter Hiking Trip Safer & More Exciting

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“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

10 Reasons You Should Try Hammock Camping

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

What to Do in the Philippines – a 48 Hour Tour

“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

9 Fun Things To Do Naked in California

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

4 Shark Diving Experiences that will Blow Your Mind

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

4 African Safari Experiences for Your Bucket List

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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

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