So it’s been a month or so since I updated the site but in the interim I have been doing a lot. I graduate from Business School on Friday and have been planning a big South Pacific adventure for the past month or so and finally seem to have all the pieces in order. Those […]
Indian Wells Masters Tennis
March 21, 2010 by 4 Comments
I am a huge tennis fan and have always watched the Indian Wells Masters tournament since I can remember. However, I never really knew where it was except that it was somewhere in California. So last year when I came out to Arizona I was looking at a map to see what was around. I […]
Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico
March 16, 2010 by 4 Comments
“Sit right here and have another beer in Mexico” is a famous line that Kenny Chesney sings and it kind of exemplifies going to Mexico for me; although that song might have included tacos as well because all you seemingly do in Mexico is drink beer and eat tacos! Of course you’re on the beach […]
Appearance on Phoenix Morning Show
March 11, 2010 by 5 Comments
My appearance on the Phoenix morning news show…It was a 4am wake up call, so yes, I was as tired as I look! A special thanks to Fay Fredricks and my friend Brian Forte for making this happen.
Africa/Indian Ocean Slideshow
March 8, 2010 by 4 Comments
Here is a slideshow set to music of my last trip covering some 20 countries of Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.
Top 5-Most Unique Countries on Earth
March 2, 2010 by 15 Comments
Unique is a matter of opinion but one place that is indisputably the strangest place in the world to visit is North Korea. The Turkmenistan picture is of the mind blowing marble capital city of Ashgabat. I had to sneak the picture of the cathedral in Malabo, EG because photography is illegal. Being in Bhutan […]
The Phoenix Open
February 28, 2010 by 7 Comments
The Phoenix Open is hands down the coolest golf tournament in the world. If you’ve ever been to a golf tournament, just throw all your boring preconceptions, misconceptions and thoughts out because the Phoenix Open is unlike any other tournament you’ve ever been to. It’s a huge party and golf is the last thing on […]
Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
February 24, 2010 by 2 Comments
Some friends of mine from business school are currently in Rwanda for 6 weeks and just did the Susa group gorilla trek in Parc National Des Volcans that I did New Years Day. Apparently, they had much better weather than I did and my friend Rob wrote a great article about their adventure. Nearly two […]
An Olympic Experience in Vancouver
February 22, 2010 by 7 Comments
I have been meaning to get to the Olympics for years, well for my whole life really. I am a huge Olympic fan and have watched every Olympics since 1988. Additionally, I am an Olympic historian and have been to every summer Olympic city and most of the winter sites. However, Vancouver 2010 was the […]
Top 5-Cities in Canada
February 17, 2010 by 8 Comments
In honor of my trip to the Vancouver Olympics this weekend, here is my top 5 Canadian cities, not including amazing places like Banff and Whistler, etc. I reserve the right to change my mind after this weekend! Also, I will have a full report Monday or Tuesday with pictures from the Olympics. By the […]
