“The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last for ever. Even on the most beautiful days in the whole year – the days when summer is changing into autumn – the crickets spread the rumor of sadness and change.” ―E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web Dang you crickets and your warnings that we cannot enjoy an endless summer! If you’re anything like Eric, your heaven will be 365 days of summer and sun and why not? Summer…
When you think about sports, you most likely think about getting your heart racing, maybe being thrown around a little bit, and definitely feeling ready for a good bit of food and drink afterwards. As we get older, it’s actually more rare that people are into their sports. Instead, people settle down into the quiet life, and the sports they once used to know and love die down. But sports gives us something to be passionate about in life, and…
When it comes to planning your dream trip to Australia you’re literally spoilt for choice. But one destination you’re not going to want to miss is Perth. This city has it all, miles of beaches, beautiful green spaces and a fascinating history and culture to explore. Join us as take a quick tour around the city’s highlights and let you know why Perth needs to be on your bucket list. The Beaches If you’re looking for pristine white sands set…
Everyone should be eager to go traveling and to have some quality holiday time where they can relax, or just to do something that they love. Whether that might be adrenaline-fueled holidays or a quiet getaway to a retreat, here are some tips for picking your next holiday. Look At Your Bucket List If you don’t have a travel bucket list, then how can you expect to fulfill all the potential travel experiences that you could be having right now?…
Mark Twain once wrote in a letter to William D. Howells, “The Dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s!” There is no doubt that “man” can be unpolished, disloyal, and generally a disaster. If you don’t believe me, then just attend a professional wrestling match and watch the crowd get unhinged! On the other hand, it is easy for us to see how dogs are often loyal, noble, and courageous creatures no matter how…
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the landscape while getting fit. However, it isn’t for the fainthearted – and yet a lot of people think they can just hop onto a local trail in a pair of sneakers and with a half-empty water bottle. Here are some tips on how you can make sure you stay safe on your hiking trip. Get Prepared Preparation is key. If you’re planning to go to a…
The world we’re in is a super hectic place. Even in the quieter areas of the world, there’s always something going on. It’s all necessary as we need the billions of inhabitants to all be working systematically in order to achieve a balance, but sometimes it can cause a little too much stress and worry. Pretty much every single society on the planet is fast-paced and if you stop or stutter through anything, you could be left behind. That doesn’t…
According to OnTheSnow, there are over 450 ski resorts in the country – but where are the best cities for skiers to live to take advantage of them? If you live in New Orleans like us, then you’re probably going to have to find a cheap flight or go on a long road trip to reach any of them. However, by basing yourself in any of these destinations, you’ll have access to some of the very best cities for skiers in the U.S….
Even though one bucket list is completely unique from the next, there is a common trend that seems to take over: travel,. Whether you actually take measures to book flights around the world or remain in your in your hometown until the day you die, travel is a top bucket list trend. When you travel to different parts of the world – or even different parts of your home country – you experience new and exciting things, unique cultures, and…
As I chase the many items on my bucket list, it seems that friends come and go from my life. But I recently read somewhere that “Friends are like stars, they come and go but the ones that stay are the ones that glow!” This is so very true as I grow older. That is why several years ago, I decided to create something I call The Wizard of Oz Dinner. For me it was a way to take the…