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Cancun, Mexico blog & vlog — And, a near-death experience
Last year I visited Cancun, Mexico on a business trip with Travelocity (If you're not aware, I am a Gnomad travel ambassador). While I was there I had an opportunity to do some really fun stuff, so I thought in addition to writing a blog, I would edit a vlog...
Read moreDiscover the Magic of Gin Crafting at Listoke in Drogheda, Ireland
Gin and spirit lovers will enjoy the Listoke gin school experience on the north side of Drogheda, Ireland, the first and only interactive gin making experience in the country. Irish whisky is well know throughout the world, but Irish gin is beginning to make a name for itself as well....
Read moreBurano, Italy: Most colorful island in the world
Burano is one of many small islands contained within the large Venetian lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Burano became famous for making the best quality lace. Of course, today, lace is made by machines. Burano is now know as one of the most colorful communities in the world. By law,...
Read more5 things you should know when planning a South African road trip
For many Westerners, a South African road trip is a bucket list journey they need to check off, but it may seem prohibitively expensive, or even a bit dangerous. However, with the strong dollar/rand exchange, and a proper plan, it may be one of the best vacation values for money....
Read moreA 7634 mile journey through the western United States, with one minor hiccup
Earlier this year I was on a Northern Arizona road trip with fellow travel blogger Archana Singh of Travel See Write. We were setting up camp in a remote area not far from Lake Powell. Off in the distance we happened to see two people walking in our direction. Given...
Read more10 remarkable European road trips [infographic]
There are a plethora of European road trips to consider before making your way across the pond. The folks at Portable Advisor were kind enough to share this amazing European Road Trips infographic with me to share with all of you. I hope it will provide some inspiration. By the...
Read moreTyson: The K9 Concierge serving guests at Rosleague Manor
The Rosleague Manor near the small village of Letterfrack, Ireland is home to Tyson, the K9 Concierge. Many people are kind enough to adopt a lost or abandoned dog, but as you will read, this story is about a K9 who adopted a family, along with all of their guests....
Read moreAttending SEMA 2017, an automotive accessories extravaganza
The SEMA show is an annual extravaganza in Las Vegas, Nevada showcasing the latest in automotive accessories. SEMA is more than just cool car accessories, it's a place where vendors show off their products in flashy fashion. Because the show is so massive in scale, it's imperative for vendors to...
Read more5 Favorite Maritime Canada lighthouses
After seeing dozens of Maritime Canada Lighthouses during a three week road trip, these are my five favorites. I spent three weeks road tripping around Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (PEI), the three provinces that makeup Maritime Canada. During that time I saw dozens of lighthouses. I...
Read moreSt. John’s Point Lighthouse
St. John’s Point Lighthouse in Donegal, Ireland is an inimitable lodging experience that will likely provide some enduring memories. We drove down a long stretch of single track road flanked by ocean on both sides. The obligatory yield of other vehicles was required—while occasionally finding ourselves driving in reverse in...
Read moreAghadoe Heights hits hotel home run in Killarney, Ireland
Located on a bluff offering stupendous views of Lough Leane Lake in Killarney, Ireland, Aghadoe Heights Hotel provides guests with a suburb lodging experience. I was in Kilarney for a travel blogger conference and had an opportunity to stay at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel for five nights. From the accommodations,...
Read moreLast few days in Ireland
I have been in Ireland for nearly five weeks and have had an opportunity to visit many different areas of the country. I look forward to sharing stories, photos and video footage from my trip in the months to come. In the meantime, my last few days in Ireland have...
Read moreThe Great George Hotel
While visiting PEI (Prince Edward Island) I had an opportunity to stay a few nights at the Great George Hotel, a remarkable and historic property located in the heart of Charlottetown. Built back in the mid-1800s, the Great George is unlike any historic hotel I’ve ever stayed. The property is...
Read moreBest paddleboard destinations in the U.S.
I am an avid fan of paddle boarding and have been to many places around the country, so I thought I would share a list of my favorite road trip paddleboard destinations from around the United States. From the ever-sunny beaches of San Diego, to the salt grove marshes of...
Read moreOff to Ireland for the first time
Ireland has never been on my bucket list, but now that I have it on the books, I'm getting pretty excited. I'll be in Ireland for a while, at least a month. My initial reason for visiting the Emerald Isle is to attend a travel conference in Killarney, but after...
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