Nature rules in exotic Kiawah Island South Carolina where the wildlife roam free and happy and I am their respectful and humble guest. As I had breakfast while an alligator who watched me intently from the lagoon and walked the trail with a sweet doe and her handsome buck, I Read more…
Never will I forget my first road trip of Bavaria Germany. I was so impressed with the romantic palaces, magical castles, enchanting towns and astounding history that I ended up going many times after my first visit. I didn’t even know places like this existed outside of Hollywood until I Read more…
Wildlife protection and eco resorts’ programs are some of my passions. I think it is more important then ever to encourage and support programs that protect our magnificent wildlife and beautiful planet. I am always looking for ways an inexperienced person in wildlife management and husbandry like myself can make Read more…
In this environment of long hot summers and short warm winters, there are many thrilling ways to live large outdoors and get your Key West vitamin D dose. Key West is the ultimate fun in the sun island, loaded with options sure to keep you and yours busy and happy. Read more…
Even though I don’t live far away, I never thought to travel the Georgia mountains extensively or to fully experience this northeast region of the state. It is here that the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain chain comes to it’s end in a truly spectacular fashion. So, at Christmas I decided Read more…
“The cook will be pleased as punch to find you in his bed, he will.” Such an interesting way to begin my experience of historic Colonial Virginia. Finding myself alone below deck on one of the replica ships moored at Jamestown Settlement in Virginia, I couldn’t help myself. The sleeping Read more…
One of my most memorable experiences while traveling Europe was my self-guided tour of Florence Italy’s Medici family influences. Instrumental in creating some of the most brilliant architecture of Europe, walking the steps of the Medici proved epic. Banking and politics were the primary factors that brought a family from Read more…
Living a 2-hour drive from the SMOKEY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK has given us the opportunity to heavily explore trails in the Great Smokey Mountains. We have discovered that whether your ride or hike the Smokies, you are guaranteed to see amazing beauty in scenic overlooks, gentle streams and enveloping forest. Read more…
I Like To Ride My Bicycle…Freddie Mercury had it right. Who doesn’t like to ride a bike?? Especially if it is easy family island biking along a gorgeous beach and/or under sprawling romantic live oaks. Bicycling is one of the best exercises there is and it’s fun for everyone. Any Read more…
Once a dirty industrial town, Chattanooga now boasts clean air, thriving tourism and gorgeous outdoor walkability locales that are filled to the brim with shopping, dining, eateries and paved paths. Whether your a power walker or just in the mood for a leisurely meander, Chattanooga offers a pedestrian many choices Read more…