Mouthwatering Surprises At Elemento Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen

Elemento Collage

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” ~George Bernard Shaw   Beautiful beaches, ancient historical landmarks, dense jungles filled with exotic creatures, ancient temples, stunning snow capped mountain visages, all these and … [Read more...]

The Bucket List-Get into it!

My Ganesha Tattoo

Emptying Your  Bucket Recently I knocked off a major "to do" off my bucket list. What was it? Well, for years now I wanted to get a major tattoo for myself on my arm. What they call a 1/2 sleeve, meaning it runs from your shoulder down to your … [Read more...]

Barbados is the Bomb

View of Bathsheba

When considering a travel holiday to the Caribbean, Barbados is considered by many to be the best choice of islands with its beautiful beaches, high standard of living, and amazing people.  Whether you are in the market for total relaxation or a … [Read more...]

Making The Most of Your Holiday in Malta

Barracca Gardens

About Malta Malta is a small island state, with a population of around 410,000. The Maltese people are descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock. The country's official … [Read more...]

Diving the Vanuatu Islands Part 2

The lady of the deep

Part II: Vanuatu Adventure Vacation - Diving, discovery, and more diving! My 10-day adventure to discover diving and happiness on the Island of Vanuatu. See Part I for more on Porta Villa, local spots, and more diving! Click Here My dives were … [Read more...]

Whale Watching In Baja

Whale watching in the Sea of Cortez

Baja Whale Watching The Trip of a Lifetime! It begins on a cool spring evening, as an ad hoc group of strangers gather on a San Francisco street corner. The sun sets behind city's skyline while duffles, backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, and an … [Read more...]

What’s Stopping You From The Adventure Of A Lifetime?

Skydiving over Taupo New Zealand

People often ask me, "How can I travel more?" They say they'd really love to but it seems like "life's" little details just get in the way. The lesson I learned from my very first trip to Europe, is that travel will never happen if you wait for … [Read more...]

Sedona Bed & Breakfast

The Inn at Oak Creek-Creek View

After staying at dingy hostels and backpackers, sometimes it's nice to enjoy a little luxury. And so we did when I did on my trip to Sedona. It's not posh mind you. It's more like enjoying a home away from home, which while all B&B's claim to be, … [Read more...]

Why Your Relationship Is Like An (Un)Happy Meal®

fast food

  I find relationships to be a lot like food. “How so, Jon?” you may be asking. Let me explain the title first. I use the McDonald’s reference because I can remember there being nothing so short lived as the satisfaction I use to get … [Read more...]

Deep Thoughts

    A good laugh is healing for the soul! I happen to think humor is an excellent device for helping us get over ourselves. It is especially good for revealing our personal hang-ups by giving us an opportunity to be “offended” by … [Read more...]