As part of my Epic Trip to Australia I wanted to cross another item off my adventure list – SCUBA Diving in the Great Barrier Reef. I got SCUBA Certified especially for this trip, and booked a 3-day liveaboard cruise with Pro Dive Cairns. If you’re considering doing something like this on your next trip, here’s what you can expect. As this was my first liveaboard cruise, I had no idea what it would be like, what to expect, how to prepare and how this novice diver with only 4 dives (post-training) under my belt would fare.
[UPDATE 1/10/11 8:30 A.M. EST - There is a twitter account (possibly) established by Safari Par Excellence. Follow them at @SafParZambia Their name has been in the news, attached to the accident, but they book all kinds of African Tours, don't operate any of them. I think if they had a Facebook and Twitter account ahead of time, they could have minimized the press they are getting. A lesson to all companies out there - if you don't engage in social media, you'll regret it later when you need it.]
Photo used with permission from Skydive Space Center
It was time.
In honor of turning 30, I decided to conquer my fears and celebrate in a way that true adventures would – skydiving. But unlike Bungee Jumping, I didn’t go at it alone. I convinced my dad, brother and Brian to jump with me. If you’re a first-time jumper (like I was), curious to discover what Skydiving is like or simply want to relive your own skydiving adventure, here’s a primer on what to expect (and my play-by-play reaction) from my jump with Skydive Space Center* in Titusville, Florida.
I was recently invited by Debbie Beardsley from European Travelista to participate in “My Travel ABC’s” – an alphabetized summary of my travels. So enjoy a trip down 26 memory lanes…
A: Age you went on your first international trip: I was young when I went to Canada; Toronto and Montreal. We went to Canada’s Wonderland, Ontario Place, the CN Tower and in Montreal… an indoor maze, the Biodome and the Humor Museum – all in French.
B: Best (foreign) beer you’ve had and where: Hmmm…. I like Stella Artois. I had some for the first time in London. But I really am a fan of Sam Adams (though not foreign).
On my Great Alaskan Adventure I took the opportunity to go Whitewater Rafting with Denali Outdoor Center* and receive my first “glacial facial” while traveling down the Nenana River. Here’s what you need to know to have your own, awesome whitewater rafting adventure in Alaska.
That’s really all I could say at the end of the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon last week. Running 13.1 miles takes a lot out of you. With just over a week to recouperate, I’m ready to share everything I discovered about running, marathons, myself and more.
A Mile-by-Mile Half Marathon Video
I decided to take a camera with me and film a mile-by-mile editorial of my race progress. You can view by clicking on the YouTube video link below, but be warned… it’s a horrible video. Really bad. It’ dark, shaky, long and features me topless. I’m sure only race fanatics and Disney fans would have the patience to watch the whole thing.
Today’s story is all about sleeping on the Great Wall of China. Who would have thought you could do something like that? Well… our special guest blogger Brendon, from China Travel Go, will tell us all how to do it! You can also follow Brendon on Facebook and Twitter.
Curious about the toe? This YouTube Video tells the whole story…
The Sour Toe Cocktail Club was originated by Captain Dick (you can read the history here). It’s an eerily, curious drink that only the bravest try.
You Too Can Become a SourToe Cocktail Club Member
If you’re up for the challenge, visit the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Canada. It’s in the Yukon Territory. Stop in the bar and ask what time the “Toe Captain” will be there to drop the toe into your shot. On my most recent trip, it was posted that he was there every day from 7-9 P.M.
By now, several of you who responded correctly on my Postcard Guessing Game should have received a personal postcard from me from Alaska – my latest adventure!
I’ve just returned from spending 11 days with some friends (6 of us total), traversing the 49th State (and Canada) in a 32-foot RV; from Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson City and all the little cities in between.
In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing with you the highlights of every adventure, including:
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