I started my global travel back in 2001 when I first visited Paris, France. I realized I could travel with my profession by getting good at what I do, and in speaking at conferences. Since that time I made a number of personal travel goals. It started with a personal Goal in 2002. To travel…
10 Must See Attractions In and Around Copenhagen Denmark the City of Cyclists
One of the best ways to see Copenhagen, Denmark is the way the locals do. On the seat of a bike. Bicycles play a major role in the life of any local in Copenhagen. The bicycle is transportation for work, school, even night on the town with a date or night at the opera. A…
Plan Your World Cup 2014 Trip to Rio Brazil with 5 Adventures and Tips
Rio is world famous. Even beyond the wild and amazing cultural customs and tradition of Carnival, Rio is an incredible city. The world will be looking at Rio as FIFA Host city in 2014 World Cup and holding it to a very high standard in 2016 when it hosts the World for the Summer Olympics. …
Walking tour of Quebec French Canada: 5 Things You Can NOT Miss!
Canada’s Castle – Chateau Frontenac 5 Things Not to Miss in Quebec City! 1. Chateau Frontenac – top of the hill. In all the pictures… this is the big amazing castle. 2. City Hall and Parliament building and and the nearby Wall with various entrances to the old city 3. Gates/Wall/Stronghold The Plains of Abraham…
10 Simple Tips for Travel Around the World
Planning for global travel can make a big difference in how smooth your trip goes when something goes awry. 1. Pack light – Avoid Check in bags, they are getting increasingly costly and can prevent you from getting on early flights, and can slow you down. Even if you pay $0 for your check in,…
Mysteries of the Rock of Gibraltar and the Barbary Apes
I love travel mysteries and Gibraltar has lot of deep stories that make it one of the most powerful, interesting and mysterious places. It’s said that this place once held greek temple to Hercules and the caves inhibited by early man… maybe even the last hold out for the Neanderthal. There is a labyrinth…
Panama Island Escape: Bocas Del Torro and Urraca – Adventures in Paradise
Before when I thought of Panama, all I could think of was the Panama canal. Now I think of Islands. There are so many little islands off the coast of Panama. The only way to get around the islands is with boats. The boats are like busses taking you from place to place. The first…
Secret Destinations of Central America – Costa Rica
On my way to Panama, I had a delay getting out of Salt Lake City, which resulted in me missing a connection and Atlanta. My ride to my unplanned hotel stay was with a pleasant van driver who asked where I was going. I told him I was headed to Costa Rica and Panama and…
Nicaragua: Historical Gem in the Rough
Cathedral in Granada Nicaragua is one of the poorest/cheapest countries in the Americas. It’s been an underdog for a couple of decades. As a tourist attraction it’s easily overlooked for Panama or Costa Rica or Guatemala. Many may not even consider it. Nicaragua is really under the radar as a tourist destination, and as someone…
Traveled Anywhere “Dangerous?”
I knew I had been to some sketchy places, but I didn’t realize in our small world that I had been to some of the most dangerous borders and places on the planet. That being said, to a large extent dangerous places aren’t always what they are made out to be. Your bias and perspectives…