Inspirational Photo of the Week | Live Like a Flame

Burn as brightly as you can! The quote says it well.  The brilliant flame that burns as brightly as it can, it represents someone who sticks out of the crowd.  Someone who isn’t afraid of what anyone else thinks and is a go getter in life.  Someone that is afraid … Continue reading

The Chapel of the Holy Cross

The Chapel of the Holy Cross was built in what is known as one of the southwest’s most mystical and spiritual places.  Towering an astounding 200 feet above the ground, it stands out against the surrounding landscape with a welcoming appeal for those of all religious affiliations & spiritual beliefs. … Continue reading

9/11 Memorial Site in New York City

It was on a clear Tuesday morning when it all happened.  A total of 19 terrorists from the Islamist extremist group al Qaeda hijacked commercial airplanes that, later that day, ultimately brought down the twin towers (along with 2 others that crashed into the Pentagon and an open field). Nearly … Continue reading

Are We Too Connected While Traveling?

Isn’t it stunning how much of an impact technology has on people in their everyday lives?  I mean think about it.  Everywhere you go people are constantly on their tablets, iPads, iPhones, laptops or other computers.   When you see families go out to eat, instead of spending the time … Continue reading

The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours

Have you ever had a dream where you were flying?  Well that’s what the experience was like.  You’re attached to this massive cable that’s only a portion of the width of your body where you then take a running leap of faith off a platform and into the trees.  That’s … Continue reading

The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours: The Video

It’s always great to come back home, especially when you get to spend time with your friends and family.  Traveling full time, believe it or not, is tiring and what I consider a full time job.  But what’s not tiring is the endless amount of exploring you can do along … Continue reading

Inspirational Photo | Go Beyond Your Limit

Go Beyond Your Limit. Deep down inside, I honestly think it’s human nature to want to explore.  To get out into the world and discover new things, to learn something new about the world and ultimately learn something new about yourself. What I’ve found that most people don’t realize is … Continue reading

What to Do in New York City on a Budget

New York City is quite an appealing place.  It is literally one of the few places in the world that, if you don’t like the scenery of where you’re at just turn the corner and you’re in an entirely different environment.   Not to mention the number of things you can do … Continue reading

The High Line Park of New York City | Photo Essay

While I was exploring New York City and all that it encompasses like The Markets of Chinatown, the Statue of Liberty and of course the 9/11 Memorial I happened to come across this very unique park called the High Line. Joining up with my newfound friend Brian, we went on … Continue reading

5 Things You Must Do While in Austria

Europe is full of amazing sites, countries, cultures & exotic cuisines.  You could literally spend an entire lifetime just exploring this region of the world.  It’s as easy as booking a flight, finding a hotel and getting out there!   Take a look below at 5 of the things that … Continue reading

Inspirational Photo | The World is in Your Hands

The World is in Your Hands…Travel! The world is a big place, but You can be even bigger.  Take advantage of the time you have here on Earth.  There is so much to learn, so much to be happy about and so much to explore.  With the way that the … Continue reading

20 Tips to Create a Smooth Cruising Experience

If you’ve never been on a cruise there can be many things going through your mind to make it as successful as possible.  What should I pack?  How do I find the best deals?  How do I make the most out of the time I have?  The list goes on forever and … Continue reading

Markets of Chinatown in NYC | Photo Essay

Walking through markets of any kind have always been fascinating to me.  You can always find a wide variety of food to cook with as well as a good mixture of unusual dishes that you couldn’t even dream of. Join me as I walk through the different markets in Chinatown … Continue reading

ATV Tour with Arizona Outdoor Fun!

The weather had been perfect that day.  The sun was embracing the Sonoran Desert as if a mother had embraced her child but just gentle enough to throw a few clouds in there helping to prevent a major sunburn.  As the crew & I made our way down the long … Continue reading

New York City Street Performers

As I was walking around downtown Manhattan, I came across this very unique group of street performers that, simply put, left me in a state of awe.  Check out the moves they had as well as the great audience engagement they threw out there! What did you think about their … Continue reading

A Spiritual Experience in Sedona

Sedona, Arizona…what is there to say about it?  From my experience, it was a place of true tranquility.  The beauty of the Arizona desert.  The peacefulness of not only the surrounding mountains, but as well as the town and it’s people.   It was one of those ‘once in a … Continue reading

How Do I Find Advertisers for My Blog?

Making a steady stream of income online can be both an easy, yet tedious task.  As far as what you have to do to grab the attention of a potential advertiser is quite easy, the hard part is grabbing enough of them to keep the lights on at the end … Continue reading

A Walk through the Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo has a wide variety of animals ranging from both endangered species to wildlife that you could see every day in nature.  Take a look at the photo essay I put together of this wonderful place. If there’s one message I walked away with, it’s that the Phoenix … Continue reading

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