2 days agoOpa! Sponge Diving’s Capital in the World Famous Tarpon SpringsTraditional Greek music plays over speakers on light posts. Every street sign has Greek lettering with an English translation. Greek Ya-Ya’s (grandmothers) are setting out their wares for sale. And the sweet aroma of baklava fills the streets. No, you’re not in a small Greek coastal village. In fact, you’re…Tarpon Springs10 min read
6 days ago37 Historic Locations of the Florida Keys You Can Visit TodayLeaving the traffic and skyscrapers of Miami you enter the land of flip-flops and island time. The Atlantic Ocean licks the narrow string of islands to the south while the Gulf of Mexico kisses the north side. The only agenda item on your calendar is to witness the sunset with…Florida Keys13 min read
Jun 28Visiting the Space Exploration History & Future of Kennedy Space Center in FloridaEmbrace or relive your childhood dreams at Kennedy Space Center. Home to space exploration’s history and future. Experience the missions and heroes of space exploration’s past, present, and future with various exhibits and a docent-led bus tour to launch pads. Don’t forget to like the video and subscribe to…Florida Travel Guide4 min read
Jun 13Visiting the D-Day National Monument in Bedford, VirginiaBedford, Virginia. An idyllic little town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia. You’re excused for having not heard of it before, as most people haven’t. But in the early hours of June 6th, 1944, this small town of around 3,200 paid a higher price per capita than…Military History3 min read
Published in Evolve·Mar 29Visiting the National World War II Museum in New OrleansOne cannot go to war and come back normal Richard Proulx, Infantryman, US Army There are some museums that transcend words. Where you can feel the weight of the souls whose stories are being told. A place that must be experienced to truly understand its gravitas. The National World War…Nola4 min read
Published in Globetrotters·Mar 27From Sinkhole to Lush Garden: Visiting St. Pete’s Historic Sunken GardensMore than 100 years ago, in 1903 a plumber with a love of gardening purchased four acres of land with a sunken freshwater lake. The lake was the result of an old sinkhole. With that purchase, he began one of Florida’s oldest roadside attractions. George Turner Sr. quickly drained the…Florida2 min read
Feb 20Walking the History of EphesusSometimes the best trips are the unplanned additions to trips! This was definitely the case with our recent adventures in Turkey. Turkey had not been on my “must travel” list. I had never given it much thought, to be honest. Yet, that all changed when we booked a trip to…Ephesus Shore Excursions4 min read
Feb 18Your Guide to Adventuring ArubaAruba is that little island in the southern Caribbean where the phrase “One Happy Island” comes to life. The island fulfills all your island bucket list adventures. You can opt for world-renown kite surfing, scuba/snorkeling, or a more relaxed day on the pristine white-sand beaches. The guarantee on this Caribbean…Southerncaribbean7 min read
Feb 18Add This Pocket of Nevada, Carson Valley to Your Must-Visit ListAs a frequent traveler, there are few places that draw me back like Carson Valley, Nevada. Nestled between the Pine Nut Mountains and Eastern Sierra the valley is an oasis mere minutes from Lake Tahoe. This historic and picturesque valley offers a legendary experience! I’ve experienced some of my biggest…Whycv6 min read
Dec 7, 20214 Tips for Living a Life of AdventureLife is about choices. Choices leading to the mundane and choices leading to wonder. What will you choose? 1. Just do it. Don’t over think it. Get out and do something. Adventure doesn’t have to be about passport stamps from far away lands. Adventure can be found everywhere. Yes, everywhere. Start small and grow from there. Skip the…Tipsforlife2 min read