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Interviewed by Hotel Cheap
I am occasionally interviewed for travel stories or related news segments...a couple months back Hotel Cheap talked to me about traveling full time. The article/blog post was just recently published... Imagine closing your business, selling it all, packing your bags and becoming a full-time traveler. That’s the story of Mike...
Read moreLas Vegas KOA at Circus Circus
At the helm of a 27' motorhome rented at El Monte RV, I headed into the heart of Sin City en route to a spot that I'd call my home base for the week. While there’s an abundance of lodging choices when staying in Vegas, there’s only one place for...
Read moreMet my sister today…for the very first time.
It's been several months now since I learned that I have a half sister on my paternal side. I wrote a post recently entitled, "Six degrees of sibling separation," it's really quite an extraordinary story. Anyhow, today, I finally got to meet my sister Susanne for the first time. We...
Read moreLowepro Pro Roller x300 review
If you're a photographer and/or videographer like me, there is a good chance you have equipment stowed in multiple bags, often forgetting which bag has your batteries, filters, or other gear you need at a particular moment. As I continue to add to my equipment list, I found that my...
Read moreFirst traffic ticket on MRT
After more than three and a half years of road tripping, I received my first ticket. Come to think of it, I've not had a traffic citation in more than a decade. Yeah, I'm a good driver. This ticket however, was absolutely bogus and I do plan on fighting it...
Read moreVegas bound baby!
I'm heading to Vegas in just over a week (week of 11/4/2013). If there are any bloggers or followers that would like to get together while I'm there, please drop me a line. I'll be staying on the strip for the week at the Circus Circus KOA where I'll be...
Read moreRock City Gardens: Yabba dabba DO!
As someone who thoroughly enjoys the outdoors, one of my favorite pastimes is visiting botanical gardens, arboretums and the like. Most larger cities have a garden getaway, but few are as unique and interesting as the one I discovered in Chattanooga, Tennessee...Rock City Gardens. Rock City is technically located in...
Read moreRiding the Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries is an integral part of the transportation system; most of the routes are to destinations within the Puget Sound area of Seattle. While the ferry system is used as daily transportation for many commuting to work in Seattle, the ferries are also a great way for tourists...
Read moreSix degrees of sibling separation
Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a game based on the "six degrees of separation" concept, which posits that any two people on earth are, on average, about six acquaintances apart. The following reads like a cliché Hollywood movie; however, this is not the imaginative tale of a screenwriter but...
Read moreMaui Jim: Best driving sunglasses
As a road trip blogger, I do a lot of driving. I also spend a good deal of time outdoors, so having a good pair of sunglasses is essential. While sunglasses can be a fashionable accessory, they are also a vital tool in protecting your vision from harmful UV rays—this...
Read moreSudbury secedes from its past; presents a new history
This past summer, while attending a travel blogger conference in Toronto, Canada, I had an opportunity to take a trip to Sudbury—a community located in the northeastern part of the Ontario province. As I would soon learn, Sudbury is working its way out of a negative impression that rests in...
Read moreInterviewed on Bicoastal’s “Wake-Up Call”
This morning I was interviewed by Robb Holloway of KPNW's "Wake-Up Call," a station out of the Pacific Northwest. The topic was fall destinations—the interest for the interview came from my recent article, "The best towns to 'fall' in love with this autumn." I hate to listen to myself on...
Read moreEl Morro National Monument
As a road tripper, I try to stay off the interstates and main highways...discovering El Morro is a perfect example of why I do this. Located in west central New, Mexico, along an ancient trail off highway 53, is this historic site that was once home to 1500 Zuni Indians...
Read moreCN Tower provides view to behold
This past summer, I found myself in Toronto, Ontario for a travel blogger conference. It was actually my first time to both the city of Toronto, as well as the province of Ontario. The most iconic landmark of the city, and certainly one of the most recognizable in the world,...
Read moreIf like like ‘Kamping,’ you’ll love Lake Placid KOA
After several years of road tripping around North America, I've done my fair share of camping. I absolutely love the outdoors and enjoy backpacking and camping in remote areas. However, given my position as a travel blogger, sometimes I need to be connected...while also staying fresh with a daily shower—for...
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