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5 Top European Adventures You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
There are certainly the go to and much loved destinations in Europe. Cities such as London, Paris and Rome quickly come to mind. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
The Florida Keys: Funky, Fantastic, and Fun (as In, “Lots Of”)
Remember when you were a kid and the carnival would come to town, and there would be one great ride after another, gooey kid foods, a happy crowd and a sense... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Where is Amelia Earhart’s Plane? Colin Cobb Knows…
“Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.” -Amelia EarhartCheck out the video at the end to solve the mystery. Read more
Posted on 19 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles
Fijian coat of arms. The motto translates to “Fear God and honour the Queen” (Wiki Commons/Simi Tukidia)My strange fascination with cannibalism began while I wa... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
The TV Farm Kings and Their Freedom Farms Are What Reality TV Should Really Be
We drove through a green rolling countryside as we made our way to Freedom Farms for the final meal of the day to end our tour of Butler County – an hour’s driv... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
‘Someday’ – When Europe Called
It was sometime in early 2011. I was having a chat with a couple of friends centered on a quote from the Tom Cruise starrer ‘Knight and Day’. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Halifax Highlights: Old, New and Deja Vu
Lush greenery and countless bodies of water dominated the serene view I saw as my flight descended into Halifax Stanfield International Airport, providing... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Living the Search for Peace
Probably the biggest lesson that has shown itself to my wife and me since our launch from material life into a wanderlust spin is, simply, peace. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Stepping off the Path + A Train Ride to Hampi, India
En route to Hampi, women construction workers walk along the train track “Chai chai chai!” “Pakora! Samosa! Pakora!” I’m on a train heading east from Goa to... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Constant Motion: Ghana, West Africa
I walk out the gates that creak in the colour orange. I don't know if its the rust binding the brackets or if its the ever present sand that causes the creak, o... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Helsinki, Finland – a Quick Introduction
With approximately 600,000 inhabitants Helsinki and the surroundings comprises about a fifth of the countries’ entire population. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Dispatch: Kentucky Fried Moa
Bumbling into a Big Bird better than Popeye’s in a primary rainforest on a remote New Zealand isle, John M. Edwards raves, “Don’t mess with dinner! Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
How I Hung out with a Rock Icon by Going It Alone
For years I planned trips never taken. But since I had an American Express card and was registered with my favorite airline’s frequent flyer program, I found... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Unique Martinique: A Napoleonic Retreat
John M. Edwards, a future inductee into The Napoleon Society, storms Martinique in search of his own Josephine.A huge fan of Napoleon Bonaparte, the hero of... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Bohemian Rhapsody
John M. Edwards takes the waters in the Czech Republic’s so-called West Bohemian Spa Triangle in order to spy out the local talent and bathe in the buff. . .... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Chateau Montelena: An Icon In Napa Valley
Swans gracefully glide by. Ducks splash and play as they swim past the red lacquered pavilion and under the weeping willow trees. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Time for Tapas in Madrid
Nicolas Parronda demonstrates the art of cider pouringThe landscape of Spain’s Asturios principality, set amid the Cantabrian Mountains on the country’s north... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Exploring Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Beautiful and quiet Stokes BayThere are approximately 5000 kilometers of dirt roads on the island; this far outnumbers the amount of paved roads. In general, th... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
The Old House in Silay
For many generations the same families have owned and preserved ancestral houses in the Philippines as part of their culture. Several houses of prominent... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Five Selfish Reasons to Add Volunteering to Your Travels
Let’s face it; volunteering our time and effort to a worthy cause is a nice, feel-good thing to do. For many of us, however, the idea of doing work when we... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION