Category Archives: Fun Travel Stories

Inspired by National Geographic Traveler

A few months ago, I posted about how I used a few frequent flyer miles and $2 to get a subscription to National Geographic Traveler – some kindling to spark new travel ideas.  I’ve gotten a couple of issues and … Continue reading

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Norwegian Spirit Cruise Activity: Costa Maya Ruins

By this time next week, we’ll be aboard the Norwegian Spirit – visiting a variety of exciting port locations.  Our itinerary has us on the following schedule: Sun: New Orleans, LA Depart 5:00pm Mon: At Sea Tue: Cozumel, Mexico 8:00am … Continue reading

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Visit Historic Deadwood, South Dakota

Wild Bill Hickok. Calamity Jane. Black Hills Gold. Legends.  We’ve all heard about them and we’ve found them interesting, but get yourself to Deadwood, South Dakota and you’ll be filled with intrigue. I stumbled into Deadwood by accident while making the rounds through … Continue reading

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Attending TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange)

Brad and I recently signed up to attend the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) in Keystone, CO for 2012.  This is an event where hundreds of travel bloggers, companies, and travelers join together to learn more and to share what they … Continue reading

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Researching Your Trip

Anytime I book a trip I’m always the one to do the research. My wife loves coming on trips and really never complains about the activities, but she doesn’t do much of the planning. It is “my department.” I really … Continue reading

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Brad’s Update from Port au Prince, Haiti

My brother Brad, the co-author of this blog, has been in Haiti for the last week working with a few different families to rebuild their lives after they lost their husbands in the earthquake that shattered the Caribbean nation on … Continue reading

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BAR 2011 (Big Awesome Ride)

Everyone talks about having a mid-life crisis in which some guy ends up buying a Harley, a Corvette, or a Convertible Mustang.  My problem is that my mid-life crisis came at age 27.  I hope that doesn’t mean that my … Continue reading

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