Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy I got my PADI Open Water Certification in the Andaman Islands, and here is everything that happened (the amazing and the not so good), plus all the information you need to go scuba diving in Andaman Islands in … [Read more...]

Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy Is conquering Mount Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route in your adventure plans? Then you are in the right place! Welcome to the awe-inspiring world of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and one of the world’s most … [Read more...]

Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy Ready to discover paradise? Follow me for some incredible Mauritius photos! I still remember my reaction when I Googled ‘Mauritius photos’:  Wow, this place is amazing! How can I get to Mauritius?  Lucky … [Read more...]

Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy Northern lights roaring above overnight. Dog-sledding through a pastel-colored landscape as the sun sets below the horizon at 2 in the afternoon. Reindeer feeding from your hand at local Sami camps. All these and … [Read more...]

Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy Few things in the world evoke powerful memories and emotions quite like a signature scent. Whether it’s a whiff of the perfume your mother wore when you were a child, or the intoxicating fragrance of a significant … [Read more...]

Climate change is real.  It doesn’t really matter if you believe in the science or not and it will not stop because of your disbelief.  There is no doubt.  Climate change is real.  Kati and I have seen the effects with our own two eyes.  In the arctic, it has already had devastating effects.  We have seen the ice cellars that have melted.  We have seen the … [Read more...]

We love to explore ancient forests.  I was lucky enough to grow up near the Allegheny National Forest.  One of the oldest forests in the nation and over 400 years old.  We have a cabin in the Smoky Mountains and love to explore all it has to offer.  Being in the forest lowers my blood pressure, makes me think I am a kid again and I just feel good.  To stand next to a … [Read more...]

Every August 9th, the UN has designated the day International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and in the US October 9th is a holiday Indigenous Peoples Day.  Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to get to know and experience many different indigenous cultures.  We have learned from them, admired their tenacity and did what we could do to support them. Indigenous … [Read more...]

One of our favorite places to travel to is Italy.  I have been to the country probably 30 times or more and Kati is close behind.  As a couple, Italy holds a special place for us, but we have also made some mistakes along the way.  It is easy to feel overwhelmed and just excited to be there but be aware there are some tips to make your trip more authentic and fun. Italy, with its … [Read more...]

Having been raised in central Pennsylvania in a small rural town, I would love to say that I always appreciated the beauty of the state.  But I can’t.  I think it is probably the curse of every young person to just take the area where you grew up for granted.  To not appreciate the magnificence of the mountains or the beauty of the forests.  But as an adult, I now look at … [Read more...]

In our opinion, there is no better time for a road trip than in fall.  We typically head to our cabin where the colors are magnificent.  From there we get on the Blue Ridge Parkway with some stunning views and an explosion of fall colors.  We love the temperatures during this time of year and what a great escape from the heat of Florida. The crisp air, vibrant colors, and cozy … [Read more...]

The first trip Kati and I went on together was a road trip through Utah.  Staring in Zion, then Bryce and then onto the other National Parks.  It was amazing.  That was 13 years ago.  We have gone back to Utah many times, exploring other areas of the state. Utah, known for its stunning natural landscapes and iconic national parks, offers a road trip adventure like no other. … [Read more...]

Ever since living and working there back in the 1980’s, I have loved Pittsburgh.  Even when there was snow and it was cold, and I had to take the incline down Mount Washington, hop on a cable car on my way into the center of town. Pittsburgh was like a group of small towns huddled together each with their own personality. When people ask what the top 10 cities in the US are, Pittsburgh … [Read more...]

Kati and I just got back from a few days in our cabin in the North Carolina mountains.  It was wonderful.  The weather was great and the leaves just started to change color in some parts.  The daytime temps were about 75 degrees and at night it cooled down to about 46 degrees.  We love this time of year. We decided to take some time and travel to the Smoky Mountain National … [Read more...]

Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy That moment of glory and pride o/ Are you racing Ironman Cervia 2024? That’s awesome! Then we might see each other as Rob is planning to race the 5i50 Cervia in Italy again. [Article updated: Sept/2023]. And have … [Read more...]

Kati and I have been traveling together for over 13 years.  It has been great to share all of our adventures, but it also has had it’s share of ups and downs.  We both have strong personalities thus sometimes leading to conflict.  But in the end, we always work it out and have some incredible adventures.  She has been a great travel partner and has made our adventures even more … [Read more...]

Kati and I are big believers in the health benefits of a sauna.  We have built saunas at both our Florida home and at our mountain cabin in North Carolina.  We try to take a sauna 2 or 3 times a week and just love it.  We typically do the wet sauna (adding water to the heat) and love to sweat.  It reaches about 180 degrees and then we jump into the pool in Florida to cool off, … [Read more...]

If you are like us, you are probably trying to figure out where to go in October.  We will be heading to Hawaii and also our cabin in the mountains to enjoy the autumn weather and leaves changing. As the summer heat fades away and the leaves begin to change, October presents a perfect opportunity to embark on thrilling adventures and explore captivating destinations. This month offers a … [Read more...]

It is no secret that Kati and I love to see animals in the wild.  Our search for wildlife has taken us to the Arctic, Africa, India, throughout North America and South America, and Europe.  To see animals in the wild is something special and we never tire of it.  One of the best areas for seeing wildlife is here in America. America is a land of diverse ecosystems, home to a wide … [Read more...]

Some of our links are affiliated, we will earn a commission when you buy a service or product. This will have no extra cost for you. For further info please refer to our Privacy Policy Auckland can be a very romantic city! You may perceive Auckland as a bustling urban landscape dominated by towering buildings and constant commotion. Yet, this vibrant city offers a romantic underbelly perfect for … [Read more...]