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
How to Face Your Fears – Tips to Overcome Anxiety
We have often said that if you push yourself out of your comfort zone just a little each day, life will be more fulfilling, exciting, and you’ll gain more confidence. … Continue Reading
What it Means to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Abroad
Stepping out of your comfort zone is the #1 message that I’m trying to spread through my travel writing. From my experience, it’s the best way to make the most … Continue Reading
10 Lessons That Travel Has Taught Me
I have always believed that travel teaches you without a scorecard. It enriches you gently. When you step out to see the world – meet people, get acquainted with different cultures, taste … Continue Reading
How Travel Saved our Marriage and Transformed Our Lives
Before travel entered our lives, we were stuck in a rut. We had been together for nearly a decade and even though we still loved each other, we were beginning to drift apart.
It All Began in Egypt: Cycling a Continent
It was in 2008 that our entire adventure began and ThePlanetD was born when we flew into Egypt for the start of the Tour d’Afrique. We had no idea what … Continue Reading
The Tour d’Afrique: The Trip that Changed our Lives
It started out as a New Years Resolution on the eve of 2007. We were feeling blue after 2 years of working too hard and traveling too little. We were … Continue Reading