Happy Valentine’s Day from Loveland, Ohio

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Hey Adventurers,

I’d like for you to meet my date for Valentine’s Day.

That’s right. I’m celebrating as a party of one.

I’m on a business trip and in a cruel twist of irony, am taking up residence in Loveland, Ohio. Except there’s no love in this land for me. I’m generally fine with loneliness while on the road. In some ways, I enjoy the opportunity to be alone with my thoughts. But holidays make me yearn for being home with friends and family. That’s what holidays are all about, right? Business travel isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.

Skydiving from 18,000 Feet: Foolish or Fantastic?

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Photo used with permission from Skydive Space Center

As an adventurer, I’ve done some pretty adrenaline-inducing activities. From bungee jumping in front of Victoria Falls, walking with lions in South Africa, SCUBA Diving with Sharks in the Great Barrier Reef and (yes) eating jellyfish in Singapore, I’ve had my share of thrills. But one thing was missing from that list – Skydiving.

Skydiving is arguably the ultimate of adventure sports. And for many reasons, I always left it at the bottom of the adventure list.

What Boundaries? Live Your Dream; Travel Book Review

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What Boundaries? Live Your Dream! is a travel book by fellow travel bloggers Lisa Chavis and Cheryl MacDonald of What Boundaries Travel.

Buy it.

Let me tell you why…

First things first, Lisa and Cheryl are wonderful friends of mine. Their zest for life, adventure and travel is infectious. And that spirit continues in their book. It’s a quick, fun read as they recant their tales from a backpacking trip throughout Europe. You’ll laugh as they drive through Italy with underwear hanging from the back of their car (dryers tend to, well… not dry in Europe), empathize with an encounter with pickpockets in France, share in the frustration of missing that one, perfect, photo spot on the Island of Santorini in Greece and chuckle at their muddy trek into the cow and horse pastures of Austria.

12 Tips for Competing in the Columbia Muddy Buddy

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Over the weekend I got muddy, really muddy as a competitor in the Orlando Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series*. At the encourage of my buddy Eddie, I woke up mega-early and exercised more in the first few hours of dawn than I have ever exercised in the last 5 years of my life. Lucky for him, it was all worth it. If you’re considering getting muddy yourself, here are 12 tips to ensure that you have the muddiest of times!!!

1. Designed for Lazy @$$es!

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5 Romantic Travel Moments from Around the World

Today’s post is part of my monthly series: The Travel Question of the Month. Last month I asked Travel Bloggers from around the world…

What is your most romantic travel moment?

Here’s what they had to say…

A Fairytale Proposal in an Irish Castle

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Photo used with permission from World Travel for Couples

11 Great Board Games to Play In-Between Traveling

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Game Night (part 4 of a 5-part series) is one of my favorite Money Saving Tips. For a one-time, small investment up front, you’ll have endless weekends of free fun in-between trips.

In no particular order, here are a few of my favorite board games. You can find them at your local toy or book store. I provided you with the Amazon.com listing. You can also stop by the house and play with me if you’re ever in town!

Mr. Sisters Orlando: A Report Card

Today’s post is a review about a gay club in Orlando. If that doesn’t interest you, then you can read about Great White Shark Diving in South Africa.

On Saturday night I had the opportunity to visit Mr. Sisters. It’s a new gay club in Orlando. A much-hyped club. Was it worth it? Here’s a report card from it’s opening weekend.

Parking:

Parking will cost you $5.00 for Valet and $10.00 for VIP Valet. Free parking near to the club wasn’t presented as an option. On the plus side, the club charges no cover. However…

9 Tips for Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

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Like many Americans, a part of my Thanksgiving Holiday Tradition is watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Year after year after year while I was growing up I saw the latest in Broadway Musicals, Balloons and Musicians. Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York has been on My Adventure List for a long time. And in a recent Thanksgiving celebration, I had a chance to make that dream come true.

Based on my experience, here are 9 tips to make your parade experience successful. (Part 1 of 2)

Archive: Add Your Caption to this Photo

From the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Pattaya Blog [originally published 26 December 2009].

I’m taking another blogging break, and yes so soon after the last one. There’s still lots to do to plan for Australia, and I’m putting the finishing touches on the online store. It’s a lot of juggling. So while I spend the week working on other priorities, enjoy some more posts from my experience in the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Competition. Need details? You can learn more about the competition here.

Today’s posts was a fun one. Brian and I asked you to caption a photo of Brian sitting on a crocodile at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo.

Moving to Shanghai

Hey Adventurers,

Today’s post is a quickie, but I know you’ll enjoy it.

No, I’m not moving to Shanghai – a good friend of mine just did. She’s teaching English in China for 2 years. Rebecca has been blogging from Shanghai for about a few weeks now. For brief, funny stories about culturally adjusting in China, check out “Knee How” Shanghai.

I’ve already enjoyed her trying to figure out how to operate a washing machine, hail a cab and walk the streets of Shanghai. A true adventurer!

I’ll see you out there…!

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