Tag: traveling
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I’ve Been Through the Andes on a Horse with No Name
The next part is too dangerous for me on the horse, so I catch my breath and calm my nerves and carry on. The horse and Mario race back down the mountain as if it’s a walk in the park – I sit dumbfounded and amazed – reminded again of…
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Akumal, Mexico – Quick Guide
Akumal is usually known for its sea turtles, and the name Akumal in mayan means “place of turtles” and it is known to have been a place to fish for coastal Mayans. Obviously not far from Tulum, this township likely fed the nobility that lived in Tulum and even central…
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Invisible Illnesses
Invisible Illnesses – my story
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Quick Guide to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland
WOW is all I can say about this location – WOW. One minute I was driving along Iceland’s South Coast and the next someone COMPLETELY floored me. This as this mighty natural wonder became visible from the highway. This quickly became my favorite spot on the South Coast, and while…
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Quick Guide to Urridafoss Waterfall, Iceland
This often overlooked waterfall in Iceland is the most voluminous waterfall in the entire country! While it doesn’t offer the drama of many other falls across the country, it is a great place for a stop, a small hike, and to take in the morning sun. For visitors in the…
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Chasing Volcanoes – Iceland
Volcanoes were always a bit intriguing as a child. They came with the dinosaurs that I loved so much and insane destruction and chaos. They were fucking cool – and terrifying.
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Don’t Lose Your Camera in the Blue Lagoon
I figured a trip to a luxurious hot spring would provide a great start to any adventure. And no doubt, the eerie and elegant milky blue features of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon was no different.
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How to choose your next adventure… still in the pandemic
Travel is complicated right now, and working in it puts me in the crossroads of trying to find the most ethical and moral means to travel right now. I have to travel for my job and mental health. Others need similar things, and many are trying to find some refuge…
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Hilton Playa Del Carmen
Late summer of this year I was able to go to a conference in Playa Del Carmen, one of my favorite locations in North America. The accommodations were at the Hilton Playa del Carmen, an all-inclusive resort located in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Different than my honeymoon stay at…
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Exploring Oregon’s Wine Country
If you think about wine in the US your mind immediately goes to Sonoma, the Russian River…CALIFORNIA. And while some wineries pop up around the country, few have the prestige and influence as those California wines. As an admitted snob, I generally prefer European wines, largely as a reminder of…