I had a great time with @RickySheety of Digital Nomads! They have several interviews with digital nomads and travelers, so be sure and check them out on YouTube!
How You can help save our Amazing Oceans!
How YOU can help our amazing oceans
Through all of my travels, especially those involving the ocean and diving, I have become more and more aware of the changing state of our oceans. The changes from 30 years ago to the present are painfully clear. Water temperatures are significantly warmer, coral reefs are bleaching and dying, more animals are endangered, over fishing is manifest, and trash in the ocean is at an all time high. What can we do? There are people out there talking about this. Climate Change is settled science, there is no doubt that it is happening and that it is the result of human activities. The only unclear thing about Climate Change is how to pass effective policies to combat it.
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Here are 5 Penguin Species You Won’t Want to Miss When You Travel!
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2018 Bronze Award in the category Eco, Environmental, or Volunteer
Who loves penguins? Everybody! And if someone does not like penguins, I don’t want to know them. Penguins overdose us on cuteness. They are a joy to watch whether they are walking, swimming, nesting, or snoozing. I have been fortunate enough to see 5 Penguin Species eye to eye. They are all completely awesome! [Read more…] about Here are 5 Penguin Species You Won’t Want to Miss When You Travel!
3 Reasons to Book a Solo Travel Getaway to the Virgin Islands
Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind? Hour after hour of demands and deadlines, interrupted only by the buzz of technology notifications…. Sound familiar? How about….the Virgin Islands?
It’s time to schedule a trip – with yourself.
Whether you’re approaching burnout or taking preventive measures to stave it off, it’s time to unplug from the rest of the world and re-learn how to enjoy your own company. And there’s no better place than the Virgin Islands, a treasure trove of sandy beaches and turquoise waters, where you can reap these healthful benefits:
- Find out who you are
Make some time to figure out who you are and what you’ve become. Discover new interests, acquire new tastes, and log exciting new memories.
Travel Log:
-Explore new things to love: From exciting adventures like zip lining, kiteboarding, and night kayaking, to sampling local delicacies like callaloo, conch, and pates.
-Treat yourself to the ultimate journey of self-discovery – a custom, multi-island tour led by a local boat captain. Here’s your chance to uncover the best snorkeling spots, find the hottest island drink (ahem, Painkillers), and go on a quest to find the most tranquil, unspoiled island.
- Time to unwind
Time alone gives you the chance to clear your mind, focus, recharge. The benefits? Increased productivity and creativity when you return home. Pulitzer prize–winning writer John Updike observes: “It is often in idle moments that real inspiration comes.”
Travel Log:
–Relax in St. John’s Cinnamon Bay, a pristine island oasis.
-Virgin Gorda, BVI is the ideal spot to get some refresh time.
- Freedom to be flexible
Maybe you’re at everyone else’s mercy when you’re back home, but on this trip, you can do whatever you want. No schedule, no expectations. The choice is yours.
Travel Log:
-Head over to Maho Bay in St. John for superb snorkeling without the crowds. Turtle spottings are pretty much instantaneous in this locale!
And in your quest for bliss, take the words of Roy M. Goodman to heart: “Remember that happiness is a way of travel—not a destination.”
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Dallas Cocktail Destinations for Empty Nesters!
written by Alan James
There are great Dallas Cocktail destinations! Becoming an empty nester opens up a whole new outlook on life. You have to admit that taking care of a family for years takes up a lot of your identity, regardless of the size of the clan. It can be pretty scary to embark on this new journey, but it’s also super empowering, especially when you get to try old activities you used to enjoy with a lot more freedom this time around.
For example, enjoying a night out with your group of friends is a lot different when you’ve become a bit older. Where weekends and evenings used to be filled with school activities or other commitments, you now have some extra free time. A night out in the Dallas area offers a ton of opportunity for relaxation, especially with the diversity of the night life scene and other local attractions.
It’s easy to find a great cocktail in the city or one of the surrounding areas! It’s a great idea to secure professional transportation for this type of adventure, especially since alcohol will most likely be involved. Plus, you wont be limited to one or two destinations when you reserve a party bus or limousine.
Consider going on a tour of quiet, intimate destinations like local wineries and breweries. You’ll be able to go on an informative adventure through the process while enjoying some of the product firsthand. It’s always an enlightening experience! Times Ten Cellars is an excellent spot to check out if you’re simply looking for a lounge atmosphere with a gorgeous patio and tasting room.
Another great option to consider is a paint and wine destination such as Painting with a Twist. You bring your beverage of choice and paint step by step along with an instructor and your friends. At the end, you get to take your creation home. It’s an option that creates lasting memories.
The atmosphere of jazz and blues clubs makes for the perfect night out. It’s dark, moody, yet relaxing! Not to mention, there are often great drink specials at spots like this, and the crowd is very laid back. You can’t go wrong with a trip over to the Balcony Club.
It’s easier to enjoy a night out when you aren’t trying to find a designated driver, directions to your destinations, or parking spots. It adds an air of luxury that would have otherwise been missing if you decided to drive yourself or call for an Uber. If you’re looking for Limos in Dallas, there are some superior choices to consider.
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Two of the Best Dive Sites in Cozumel are full of Sea Turtles!
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Dive sites on Cozumel often have turtles! I always love diving El Paso de Cedral (Cedar Pass) and the Palancar Reefs. I cannot think of a single trip I have taken to Cozumel when I didn’t dive them more than once. Palancar is beautiful, full of colorful coral and sponges (and turtles!). Palancar Reef is so large it is split into four sections: Palancar Gardens, Palancar Horseshoe, Palancar Caves and Palancar Pinnacles. The mountains and colors of the reef never cease to awe me. Huge pinnacles come up from the depths and take one’s breath away. I wish I had the ability to translate it into images. Cedar Pass, on the other hand, is a basically flat area with no large coral, but it does have a lot of small coral head areas, and under the ledges are some pretty amazing creatures! And I don’t think I’ve ever been on the reef without seeing turtles and a nurse shark or two. These reefs could not be more different, yet each is a fabulous dive site. Take a look!
Children of all ages love to look at fish faces! My first book, All Fish Faces, is an introduction to species living all over the planet, and fun facts about them. And of course, cool photos of fish faces! Meeting our fishy friends face to face can only help people understand and love our oceans.