An Open Letter to my Travel Family
Dear Travel Family, I am writing you this letter because I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. In the past 3 1/2 weeks I think I … Continue Reading
The Planet D
10 Reasons to Visit the Amazon River
Here are 10 reasons you have to visit the Amazon River of Peru! Visit the Amazon River Our four days on the river with International Expeditions were spectacular. It is … Continue Reading
Home from the Hospital: The Road to Recovery Begins
It’s amazing how quickly life can turn around. A couple of weeks ago we were stuck in the Amazon thinking that it would be weeks before Dave could even sit up … Continue Reading
Airlifted from the Amazon, Our Worst Travel Fears Realized
We were four days into our cruise with International Expeditions and we were deep in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and then it happened. Airlifted from the Amazon We had been floating farther … Continue Reading
Dave’s Broken Back and a Little Healing Time
Last week we were in the Peruvian Amazon taking a cruise with International Expeditions. It was supposed to be a relaxing time but then Dave broke his back. Dave’s Broken … Continue Reading
Sleeping in the Cold – 5 Tips to Keep You Safe and Warm
So, you’re a young adventurer and you feel invincible. You’ve climbed a couple of peaks and don’t really think about what happens next. That’s at least what it was like … Continue Reading
The Dark Hedges of Northern Ireland – Tips to Visit and What you Need to Know
Bregagh Road is the most photographed location in Northern Ireland. You may not have heard of the road, but I guarantee you have heard of the Dark Hedges. Even the wildly … Continue Reading
The Legend of the Giant’s Causeway – Do You Believe?
Science tells us that the Giant’s Causeway on the coast of Northern Ireland was formed by a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. But there is a legend of the … Continue Reading
Rio Secreto Cenote – Mexico’s Magical Underground Caves
Rio Secreto is unlike any cenote you will ever encounter. Dave and I had already done a Cenote tour in Mexico and wondered how this one could possibly be different? I mean, once … Continue Reading