Disclaimer: Sensitive readers may find this post to be graphic, but I think it's a part of history rarely mentioned. Read at your own risk. He who builds bunkers is the first to drop bombs. It could happen any day now. The end of the world. World War 3. Doomsday. Not as the Mayans … [Read more...] about Berlin’s Cold War Bunkers
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Paragliding in Innsbruck
Certain regions of the world are known for being into extreme sports. Innsbruck, Austria is no exception. Nearby is one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. The Alps provide extreme skiing and snowboarding for winter sports enthusiasts. And it is one of the top spots for paragliding. I'm … [Read more...] about Paragliding in Innsbruck
Photo Friday: Kings Canyon, Australia
You didn't really think I was done talking about Australia, did you? I recently saw a post on LandLopers that featured a photo from Kings Canyon and it reminded me how many more pictures I had from my time in the Outback. The sun wasn't even up yet when I was roused from my swag to hike Kings … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Kings Canyon, Australia
Experiences, Not Expenses
Throughout my travels, I've learned that sometimes it's not about keeping things as cheap as possible. It's the experiences, not expenses that you remember years later. Some travel splurges are worth making. While I may stress at the time about adjusting my budget for those tours, accommodations or … [Read more...] about Experiences, Not Expenses
Scuba Diving at the Georgia Aquarium
Since getting my open water certification back in Cairns, Australia, I've been wanting to go scuba diving again. Years ago I heard about Andi of My Beautiful Adventures' experiences scuba diving at the Georgia Aquarium right here in my landlocked home town and immediately added it to my Life … [Read more...] about Scuba Diving at the Georgia Aquarium