It was a spring Sunday morning in 2010, a white Mazda MX-5 convertible pulled up to a curb outside my hostel in North Beach, San Francisco. On the driver's seat was Daniel Will Harris. Daniel is an actor, author, creative writer and a writing coach. I was young and free-spirited. I had my heart set on meeting all the wonderful people in the world. Riding shotgun with a Hollywood actor and having him as my tour guide had flattered me beyond words. … [Read more...]
A Bush Truck in Madagascar
Even before setting foot on the red soil of Madagascar I knew one of my greatest adventures would be taking a trip on a camion brousse. These beasts of transport are like normal trucks but instead of carrying goods they are fitted out to hold passengers. Long steel seats with padding to make them more comfortable are lined up in rows in the body of the truck. This is not a one person one seat job but more of slide along the bench and make room … [Read more...]
Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient
(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]
Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia
Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable Drink. Just remember it’s not exclusive to the West. Around the world, cunning drinkers, thinkers, moonshiners and entrepreneurs do all sorts things to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes that means live animals with your mango juice, others it means dead animals in your whiskey. I visited at … [Read more...]
Why I Love The Travel Community
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” - Mark Twain The world is full of people who travel extensively. They may be travel bloggers who create content from the places they visit, a group of friends embracing upon a long-distance cycling journey, the Rick Steves touring type, or adventurers of all sorts who move around Planet Earth to discover the wonders that exist in this place. Personally, I have traveled most of … [Read more...]
5 Things You Must Do In Las Vegas
So, you have decided to take a trip to Las Vegas to see some of the hustle and bustle that this city has to offer. Many people hear about Las Vegas and what it has to offer from their friends but never actually get around to going themselves. Las Vegas truly is one of the places that should be on your bucket list and when you plan a trip there, you’ll see why. To help you have the best possible trip, we have gathered some of the things that you … [Read more...]
Beautiful Spots to Visit in El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest is on every list of best places to visit in Puerto Rico, and for good reason! If you like waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, or hiking, you should plan to visit El Yunque. It is the only tropical rainforest within the US National Forest Service and provides a beautiful, natural escape only about an hour from San Juan. If you've read my article, How to Enjoy Your Time Working Remotely in San Juan, you know that I only … [Read more...]
Escape to Bodega Bay
Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, … [Read more...]
Can You Travel with CBD Oil? Products Worth Considering
CBD oil has become an ever-present part of our lives. We can put it in our coffee, our baths, or carry it around in bags as a lotion. We can even buy CBD treats for our pets. Still, no matter how present it is, many people don’t know much about its legalities and rules. There is a lot of misinformation going around about CBD and its legal aspects, and a lot of that stems from unclear regulations. If you’re planning on traveling and taking … [Read more...]
What to see and do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is easily one of the most fun cities in the world. It has a massive amount of different entertainment opportunities available to players and can keep players having fun for months at a time. What exactly does it have on offer though? We’ve put together a guide of the best places for you to enjoy yourself when in Las Vegas. Remember, whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Casinos It absolutely goes without saying that the … [Read more...]
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