There’s no denying that camping is a great way to experience the great outdoors. However, camping isn’t for everyone, so what can you do if you want to go on a family camping trip, but one of your group would rather stay in a hotel? One option is to compromise and have a more luxurious camping adventure. Glamping, as the term is known, has risen in popularity in recent years. The following are some essential items you need to create…
For those who don’t know, on July 17, 2021, I (Eric) along with Chris Nolan will be Climbing Devil’s Tower for ALS. It is a daunting bucket list item that to be honest, kind of makes me nervous. But despite my apprehension, this climb will hopefully be a way we can educate others about those with ALS. Plus, we are doing it to honor Chris’s brother Sean. Back in 2016, Sean was diagnosed with ALS. But in talking with Chris,…
There is something to be said about spending a long weekend with your friends and family. I mean we all need a break from the typical day to day. This is especially true for those in Europe who for chasing their endless summer. I mean who doesn’t want to escape the stress of the past year while sipping a tiki cocktail at the beach? But where is the best place to go that can offer a bit of relaxation while…
Willie Nelson once said, “There’s a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas.” Now, of course, he may be biased since he semi-retired and moved to Austin, Texas in 1972. But there is no doubt that Austin is a booming city! Perhaps this is because it offers so much diversity, opportunity, and the overall quality of life for people of all ages. With an unbelievable music scene, amazing food, and a thriving tech market that…
One of our favorite parts of our Personal Growth Bucket list is all the fun books we want to read. This is especially true of item 210) Read Books of Fables because we get to to live in the world of fairy tales like the Brothers Grimm used to tell stories about! But is it possible to actually find those enchanting forests filled with fairies, dwarfs, and magic? Well sadly, thanks to farming in lowland areas, walking through a rich,…
Many of the best adventures are the ones you have under canvas. When you camp, you get to spend quality time in nature, watching the stars, biking, hiking, climbing trees, and finding out more about yourself than you ever thought you would. However, if you’ve never been camping before, it can seem like a pretty daunting prospect. There are so many things that can go wrong from bad weather to getting lost, that it pays to be as prepared as…
For many people, this past winter has been a particularly cold one. Couple that with being trapped inside due to the pandemic, I am sure most are eager to get outside! But even if you aren’t quite ready to start traveling in search of where it is Summer right now, that doesn’t mean you get get outside! That is perhaps why many people are excited to start gardening again. It is the perfect way to tackle one of those personal…
Bathroom, WC, loo, restroom, latrine, crapper, john, throne, whatever you call it, using a toilet can be quite an experience when you travel! I mean we have all heard horror stories of disgusting bathrooms, unusual set ups, or missing rolls of toilet paper, right? For us, this was never more true than when we were dealing with the bathrooms while driving a Tuk Tuk across India in the Rickshaw Run! Many of those were definitely not the best toilets in…
There is no doubt that camping or visiting a National Park is on the rise in recent years. Perhaps, it’s because we are finally learning about their hidden beauty and fun adventure activities. I mean with all the things to do in Yellowstone, you could have an entire bucket list category for that park alone! Couple that with the growing need for more cost effective family adventures, it all makes sense. But how do you financially handle an extended adventure…
Ask any old timer for advice on buying a boat, and one of three banalities you’re guaranteed to hear is. “Do you know what BOAT stands for? Bust out another thousand!” The proverb: “The best two days in the life of a boater are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.” And finally, there’s an investment tip of a lifetime: “Never buy a boat.” While for a long time this may have been sound advice, the…