If you guys have been reading this blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of: 1. Anything well-written (duh, I’m a writer and former English teacher) And… 2. The subject of fear and courage and how it effects us (Don’t believe me? Read this. Or this.) So naturally, this well-written Ted talk… Read More Watch this: Inspiring TED Talk about what fear can teach us
My little brother gave me this personalized world scratch map (sometimes called “the where I’ve been” map) for Christmas. All of the countries on the map have a thin layer of gold-colored foil on them that you can scratch off with a penny or your fingernail, revealing a brightly-colored country underneath. The only downside is… Read More Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Scratch World Map Poster
Okay, so I always feel weird about posting photos from my trips, because it feels like I’m bragging and a big part of me worries that ya all are rolling your eyes right now and thinking “Again!? More photos of you with in some cheesy photo with an unidentified object?” Or, “No, not again! Not… Read More 5 Days in Hawaii: A Photo Recap
Kids and long-term travel traditionally haven’t mixed well. Is there a way to have kids without giving up your nomadic existence?… Read More Can travel and babies ever really go together?
Photo by JBColorado. I loved the article “Do you know where your children are? Is that always a good thing?” that appeared on NPR.com a couple of months ago. It addressed the issue of play and adventure and how today’s generation of kids are, for better or for worse, being robbed of the opportunity to… Read More Ah, kids today. They don’t know the meaning of ‘play’! Seriously.
I work in the Arts District in Las Vegas (what, you didn’t really think Las Vegas began and ended with the Strip, did ya?), which is a neighborhood filled with thrift stores, art galleries and dive bars. As far as artsy neighborhoods go, it’s still in its infancy (it’s only few blocks long), but it’s… Read More See a More Creative Side of Sin City at the Arts District in Las Vegas
A few weeks ago, my friend Tom and I went alien hunting near Area 51. For those of you that follow me on Facebook, I know the suspense must be killing you, so I won’t make you wait any longer. We didn’t find any aliens. I know, RIGHT? I was hoping we would, too. But… Read More Alien Hunting near Area 51
Though owning a dog cramps my travel plans at times, it’s so much fun to watch how excited Frankie (that’s him in that picture above) can get over the simplest of activities (like walks, for instance, or the chance to explore an unattended trash can). To him, every day is an adventure. I love that. … Read More Everything I Need to Know About Travel I Learned from My Dog
Note from the Editor: This guest post is from freelance writer Blanca Mendez. Blanca was born in the warm climates of Colima, Mexico, but has spent the majority of her life living in Las Vegas, NV. She is a medical professional and a world traveler. When not on the road, Blanca enjoys exploring Vegas hotels on… Read More The Six Craziest Hotels in the World
I just read this fascinating article in the NY Times, “What’s New? Exuberance for Novelty Has Benefits”. You have got to read it. Go on, go! Okay, for those of you too lazy, here’s a quick synopses. According to research findings cited in the article, people who crave new experiences and change in their lives (I.e,… Read More New Study Finds that Novelty-Seekers are Happier and Healthier than Play-It-Safers
