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Published October 25, 2011 at 7:00 am |  Email This PostHey Adventurers,
Here’s a fun adventureswithben fact… In a prior life, I was a magician. Throughout high school and college I performed magic tricks at birthday parties, city-wide festivals, restaurants and more. See the photo below of Magic Ben.
 Magic Ben Spring 2000 And while it’s been almost a decade since the last time I stepped onstage, I still love the art. Anytime I have a chance to catch a magic show, I’m there. And there’s no better place to catch a magic show than Las Vegas. David Copperfield, Penn & Teller and Criss Angel are the big headliners at night, but there’s another act you may not have heard of that you should definitely add to your show list – Mac King.
Published October 12, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Dawson City, Canada – the start of the Yukon Gold Rush. Throughout Alaska and Canada you’ll discover plenty of opportunities to pan for gold. Whether it’s at a campground, roadside stand or legitimate attraction they all beckon you to part with your hard earned dollars in discovery of the shiniest of currencies. Is it worth it?
Like a drag queen to a disco ball, the rivers throughout the Yukon Territory entice you with shimmering flakes of (presumably) gold. Grab a rusty pan and start panning.
Published September 22, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Fairbanks is deep in the heart of the Alaska. So it’s only fitting that you have to travel that far to learn about the history of America’s largest state at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks Museum of the North. Here are 6 reasons why it’s worth the visit.*
1. The Building
You can’t miss the building itself. It’s located in the middle of the campus and it’s design attempts to capture the spirit of Alaska’s glaciers. Very cool… er… impressive (no pun intended).
2. Alaskan History
Published August 1, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Hey Adventurers,
I had a fantastic time recently at the Silver Moon Drive In Theater in Lakeland, Florida. I talked about the experience on my podcast, Florida Travel Cocktail (which you can listen to here). So in today’s post, I’d like to share some tips about how to make your visit to a drive in theater totally awesome!
Published July 25, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
It’s really hot in Orlando right now, so I thought I would cool things down with a trip down memory lane to Sydney. Cool things down in Sydney? Really?
Absolutely! I was reviewing some photos on my computer over the weekend and came across a trip I took to Sydney, Nova Scotia in Canada. Yes, there are at least two Sydney’s in the world and they are very different from each other. On this particular trip, it was below freezing outside.
What is There To Do in Sydney, Nova Scotia?
Published June 22, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This PostWelcome to the Future of Flight
Ever since I was a little kid I loved airplanes (even earning 35 hours towards my Private Pilot’s license). So when I had the chance to visit the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour in Everett, Washington, I jumped up and down in glee. What did I discover on my tour?
That airplanes are really, really big.
How big? Here are 6 examples.
A Boeing 747 Tail Fin
Published May 10, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
The Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb is a must-do attraction while in Sydney. And even though the $200 price tag per person is worth every penny, I realize that the cost far exceeds many travelers budgets. The good news is, it’s possible to get a similar bridge-top view of the Sydney Skyline at a fraction of the cost.
The Sydney Harbor Bridge Pylon Lookout
Those two pylons at either end of the bridge aren’t just there for decoration,* the one closet to downtown Sydney serves as a lookout point. Called the Pylon Lookout, travelers can climb the 200 stairs to the top for a great view of the city. And for less than $10.00 per person, you can afford to bring the whole family.
Published May 9, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post Oprah on the Sydney Harbor Bridge Yep, I’m as famous as Oprah now. Or so I was told when I stood in the same spot she did at the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
How Much is the Sydney Bridge Climb
Everyone who has every traveled to Sydney gave me suggestions on what to do, told me that I had to do the Sydney Bridge Climb. So like a good traveler, I did my researched and discovered that this iconic climb would cost, at a minimum $198 per person. After I changed into a clean pair of pants I began the very arduous process of deciding whether or not to invest over $400 for Brian and I to do the climb. Yes, Australia is f@#%!n’ expensive, but this is perhaps, the single-most expensive attraction price I’ve ever paid for (there is a budget option though). You really do need to be Oprah to afford it…
Published December 21, 2010 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Having blogged about travel for 15 months, I’ve reached a milestone where PR folks flood my box with pitches for stories – most of them not of any interest to me (or you). But an offer to read Drive I-95, a book by Stan and Sandra Posner, caught my attention. Having driven that stretch of highway many times from my home state of Massachusetts all the way to Florida, I can tell you that it’s not pleasant. It’s long, boring and takes two full days with little to look forward to.
Published December 7, 2010 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
This past Sunday 13 Travel Bloggers from Tampa, Orlando and Daytona Beach Regions met at the Orlando Science Center for the Central Florida TBEX Chapter Launch Party. (*And if you’re not a travel blogger you can read about an irreverent magazine article about what Brazil is encouraging their citizens to do in the name conserving water.)
The event started off with a welcome from Jeff Stanford, VP of Communications for the Orlando Science Center and Susan Lomx, VP of Publicity for the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Both organizations were instrumental in helping us organize the event, including the donation of function space by the Orlando Science Center.
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