Universal Truth: Not everyone will cheer for you. Not everyone will want you to achieve your dreams. In fact, some will actively try to make sure that you don't. It's wise to be aware of this fact while at the same time acknowledge that ultimately you hold the power to fail or succeed on your own merits. When we begin to listen to the whispers that "You're trying to do too much", "The chances of you failing is pretty high", "I think you're living a pipe dream", it's easy to get ... continue reading...
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Georgia Aquarium | Travel Photo Thursday
Here's one of my favorite hometown pics, The Georgia Aquarium which is adjacent to the famed Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Bring your family and spend the entire day enjoying the city! ... continue reading...
NATIONAL PARKS’ Lifetime Senior Pass Will increase in 2017
The America the Beautiful is the Lifetime Senior Citizen Pass that is available from the National Parks Service. On August 28, 2017, it is scheduled to increase from $10.00 to $80.00. Needless to say, I was more than a little bummed about it. I don't meet the age requirement yet, but I am looking forward to it. Mostly, because of the wonderful time that I had visiting several of our national parks. Nevertheless, the new price matches the cost of an annual pass for the rest of us. So ... continue reading...
The Top Six things to do on Easter Island
I've already given a detailed report about my trip to Easter Island shortly after returning in 2012. In retrospect, I didn't go into much detail about what I considered to be the absolute top things to do on Easter Island while you are there. Today, I will attempt to rectify that oversight because if you are like me, you want to make the most of your precious time on the most remote island on earth. First things first, you would do well to hire a Guided Tour Company. You will never ... continue reading...
My Adventure Bucket List Part II: A Decade of Desire
For part two of my Ultimate Bucket List For the Next Decade And Beyond (but really, I’m shooting for a decade) I’m heading to Central and South America. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of knocking off a considerable number of my adventure bucket list. I've visited Cozumel, Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile, and Easter Island, but it’s time to branch out even further. Since I’m a bit of a completist, wanderlust is taking me beyond the confines of the Caribbean and the Western coast of ... continue reading...