Experiencing Tanzania from Chaka Camp
After what felt like a week of travel we arrived in Arusha. We had just spent 3 relaxing days in our sleepy banda at…
The Crabs of Lamu
The crabs of Lamu kept us company and provided some surprising entertainment during our visit. This is why. You Are Not Alone Although Lamu…
No Cars Go – Visiting Lamu Town
Imagine a town with streets so narrow no car can pass. Pretty amazing right? No honking, pollution, or road rage. No parking tickets, fender…
Shark Bait: Swimming with Dolphins in Lamu
“Alright chaps, over we go.” With that Kizingo Lodge owner, Louis was gone. We had travelled 40 minutes or so in large swells to…
Downtime on Lamu – Kizingo Lodge Review
After a super stressful time eating three-course meals, seeing all the animals, and taking frequent catnaps at the wonderfully awesome Encounter Mara safari camp…
My 1st Safari Experience
For my very 1st Safari experience I had no expectations. I had no set goal of seeing “big five” anything or whether my tent…
Roam Mobility Review – Connected South of 49
— CONTEST CLOSED!— Big congrats to Emma Lane! Enjoy your Roam Mobility prize package! Thanks to all that entered. Be sure to Like This Life in…
The Best Travel Photo Series on the Interwebs
With my year+ long trip comes the unique opportunity to share some images and stories from around the world. Over pizza and beer before…
What to do with 8 hours in Rome
As mentioned in my post on the Library Hotel and what to do with a short layover in NYC, I love me a good…
Getting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review
Getting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review I love a good layover. What many perceive as an annoyance I see as an opportunity…
Why I Decided to Live in Cape Town
Why I Decided to Live in Cape Town Big, fun, and exciting news people! I have decided to (temporarily) stop traveling and start living….
Florida Eats | What a Month in the Sunshine State Tates Like
When I think of Florida I certainly do not think of it as a foodie destination, unless of course, we’re talking giant smoked turkey…
Circa 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach
Circa 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach Life is a trip, words that couldn’t be more on brand for this…
Failing to Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
Failing to Launch at the Kennedy Space Center Rockets are awesome. Space travel is amazing. The very fact that man walked on the moon is…
Man vs. Florida Key Lime Pie – Where to Find the Islands Best
Key West is Key lime crazy. As mentioned in my 6 odd things to do in Key West post, you can find Florida Key Lime…
The 6-Toed Cats of The Hemingway House
Ernest Hemingway was a superstitious dude. So much so that when he came across a six-toed feline in Key West he was convinced it would bring…
My 1st Impression of Key West
My 1st Impression of Key West “The bridge is ouuuuttt!!!” This Arnold Schwarzenegger line from his 1994 film “True Lies” rang through my head…
5 Reasons to Visit Nashville Now
Nashville is rad, and don’t people know it. In recent years tourism numbers to Music City are up, as is the desire for…
The Ultimate Mancation – My Super Bowl Fan Experience
As the blue and red confetti rained down on the University of Phoenix Stadium I couldn’t help but feel blessed. In shock of what…
Staying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review
Staying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review Nashville is an amazing town. With a rich musical heritage and an up and coming downtown…
Visiting the Johnny Cash Museum
Visiting the Johnny Cash Museum Easily the attraction I was most excited to visit while in Nashville was the Johnny Cash Museum. As mentioned in…
Touring RCA Studio B – Home of the Nashville Sound
Touring RCA Studio B – Home of the Nashville Sound My visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame was a surprising highlight from…
A Cynical Review of the Country Music Hall of Fame
A Cynical Review of the Country Music Hall of Fame I don’t care much for country music. Wait. Let me back up. I don’t…
2 Reasons Why I will Return to Kentucky
The Kentucky Derby and the Bourbon Trail – 2 Reasons why I will Return to Kentucky With little time to spend in the Blue Grass…
Where Baseball Bats are Born – Visiting the Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum
Not but 12 hours after hoisting Larry Bird’s 85/86 MVP trophy over my head I was swinging Yankee legend Mickey Mantle’s game-used baseball bat. By…