My journey to all seven continents in a single year is now featured in VAX VacationAccess’ The Compass. This post shares the story behind the dream, the risks I took, and the unforgettable moments from the most ambitious year of my life.

Walking through northern Germany in a light summer rain reminded me why contrast matters—and why even a dream life needs grounding

A Month in Alaska 🌲🏳️‍🌈⛴️ I feel like the stars are aligning. ✨ Over the last 30 days in Alaska, I’ve had space—real space—not just miles on a map, but space in my mind to think, reflect, and breathe deeply. I’ve let the crisp Alaskan air fill my lungs as waterfalls cascade down evergreen-draped cliffs. I’ve sat quietly on park benches overlooking fog-shrouded bays, watching life slow down around me. I’ve rediscovered an outdoor version of myself—one that thrives on hikes,

A ten-night Alaska cruise aboard the Carnival Legend filled with whales, glaciers, family time, and unforgettable moments at sea.

Note: we visited Hong Kong on Friday November 24th. I’ve been unable to upload photos to the blog since visiting Hong Kong. I am unsure...

Controversial statement. (Eye rolls everywhere). When sitting on a catamaran in the middle of the Indian Ocean in a tropical paradise just south of the equator hardly seems like a fitting locale to make such a statement, but I said what I said. Watch. Listen. Then watch again. What do you hear? What do you see? If you saw a country that makes on average $14,340 a year, which makes it the richest African Country, then that’s part 1. Other than a guitar, the musical instrum

Well folks, I did something I promised myself I was NOT going to do this year. In my year of "yes", driving in a foreign country was a...

Welcome to the Indian Ocean. 2nd stop in the Southern Hemisphere. The long flight was uneventful. The seat and legroom from seat 27C...

One wouldn't necessarily think an "over-priced" dinner at a Two Michelin Star restaurant would be memorable, but come try the cuddle...

Continent #3 is in the crosshairs! This week has been challenging to say the least. Mario. Work has been extremely stressful, it's also...

That's right. Waking up in Vegas. Talk about impulsive. Yes. Fun. Hell yes. Why not. Yes. 7:50p was sitting in my hot tub. 9p on a...