LIFESTYLE
Photo Album of Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia
One of the most exciting ports of call on our Mediterranean cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine was Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Sail Away with the MidLife Road Trip … Marina del Rey
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain A serendipitous...
The Patriotic Pride of Mandan, North Dakota
We had a blast on our Best of the Road visit to Mandan, ND. Located just across the Missouri River from Bismarck, Mandan is the modern day wild west passing down the tradition of rodeo to generation after generation. Talk to anyone in Mandan, and the...
Experiencing Los Angeles by Air
Sandi gets a bird's eye view of Los Angeles while taking flying lessons! Hope you enjoy the video below as we did producing it! Bucket List CHECK!
Riding in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
It may seem a bit strange that a grown man would put “Riding in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile” on his bucket list, but life has no spice without a little quirkiness. Besides, ever since I first learned of the Wienermobile as a kid, it’s been something that I’ve wanted to do. When the opportunity finally knocked, I answered the door.
7 Great Tips to Master the Art of Packing
One of the most stressful things about travel is deciding what to bring along on your trip. It's a natural tendency to want to be prepared for every contingency . As a result we then to cram everything we can think of into our luggage and carry-on bags. Over...
10 Easy Tips to Keep Your Home Cool
During the summertime, keeping a cool home is a demanding task for many families. In more tropical environments, such as Florida, staying comfortable and cool is a must to survive the dreadful heat. Running air conditioning leads to costly electric bills, which can...
Winter the Dolphin’s Message of Hope has Inspired Millions
Winter the Dolphin’s message of hope has inspired millions of people of all ages from around the world and WE are among them!
Did you ever have one of those days when you just felt like giving up? Most of us have at one time or another. MidLife is no exception, especially when you decide to start over, launch a new venture. Sure, people question your sanity. After all, MidLife is the time to sit on you laurels not change course. But, in spite of it all you plow forward, making the most of your MidLife and draw inspiration and motivation from everything and everyone around you.
Cotton Pickin Fair
Since 1972 folks have flocked to the Cotton Pickin' Fair to find food, fun, and fancy arts and crafts in the small town of Gay, Georgia. The fair takes place each May and October. And though it's off the beaten path but is definitely worth taking a...
Photos from my UnCruise Adventure on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez
My UnCruise adventure on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez had just about everything I could possibly hope for in a trip: great food and wine, beaches, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, mule back riding, wildlife encounters, enrichment presentations, and mesmerizing...
3 Must Read Books for this Spring
There is nothing quite like sipping a freshly brewed coffee, curling up in a soft snuggly blanket, while listening to the pattering of rain dancing on the roof. This perfect storm lures me to grab the latest must-read books to get lost in and escape the...
Local Food Tours are a Great Way to Savor the Flavor
Why take a food tour? “I’ve always wanted to try that place.” “I never knew this restaurant existed.” Good reasons to take advantage of a local food tour! Whether you’re a city native or a visitor, food tours are a great way to get a feel for the local flavor,...
How to be a Travel Plus-One Who Gets Invited Back
Having a best friend who is a professional writer definitely has it’s perks. Her husband hates to travel so she often takes me on her adventures as her plus-one. Whether it’s cruising in the south Pacific, exploring old cities in Europe, or taking a road trip to check...
Oka-B a Spa Day for Your Sole
A common complaint from travelers, tour guides, students, teachers or anyone who walks or stands a lot is aching feet. Feet are overworked, often neglected and underappreciated. I live on campus at Roger Williams University, so I am always walking, whether it be from...
Naked in Eastern Europe
Since the inception of MidLife Road Trip, we have always encouraged others to stretch their boundaries. It would be hypocritical of us to merely play the role of encouragers without ever stepping out of our own comfort zones. So when Viking River Cruises...
Stuff We Love in Tech, Food, and Photography!
Over the last few months, we’ve received a LOT of products and decided to share the few things that we loved enough that we would still purchase them if they weren’t given to us.
Hot Logic Goes Back to School for Healthy College Meals #Recipe
I was recently asked to try the Hot Logic lunchbox, which is essentially a portable hot plate embedded in an insulated lunchbox that allows you to enjoy the comfort of a hot meal on the go. Hot Logic is convenient and cost-effective, so as I head back to university, I knew this could soon become one of my most used appliances during my busy semesters back at college.
20 something amazing photos from our Alaskan Adventures
If you were to look on the hard drive of my computer, you would probably find more photos from my adventures in Alaska than from anywhere else in the world. With mountains, glaciers, rainforests, rivers, waterfalls, wildlife, and countless opportunities for adventure,...
12 Amazing sunrise and sunset photos from our travels
The other day I was participating in a Twitter chat where several people were sharing sunrise and sunset photos. It was quite enjoyable seeing these amazing photos fly across my Twitter stream. So I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite sunrise and...
Tuscaloosa, Alabama devastated by Tornado 5 Years Ago
A few years ago we were in Tuscaloosa, Alabama taping segments for Midlife Road Trip. A few months months later, the town was rocked to its very core when it was pummeled by a powerful tornado. The photos below…
Seven Great Gifts for the Traveler on Your List
Sandi and I decided to share some of our favorite things that we really find useful as professional travelers. Here are seven great gifts for the traveler on your list
In search of Zombies on a #CanAmSpyder
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of road trips. I’m also a huge supporter of our men and women in uniform and a huge fan of AMC’s The Walking Dead series. So when I learned that a ladies riding club, called the Bomber Girls LRC, was sponsoring the Biking Dead Tour...
Road trip to Stone Mountain on a #CanAmSpyder
The day had finally arrived to take my first road trip on my #CanAmSpyder (my midlife crisis-mobile)! Since I had little experiencing driving anything with less than four wheels, I had to promise my wife that I would stay off the interstates, obey the speed limits and...
They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Caption This!
They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. So are expressions. Caption This!
Eat, See and Stay LA: Things to Do in Los Angeles
Looking for things to do in Los Angeles? We had an absolute blast on our last trip to the west coast! Take a look at our MidLife Road Trip Los Angeles Vacation Scrapbook and get inspired. What to See, What to Do Los Angeles welcomed us with open arms, although the...
CAPTION THIS Royal Wedding Photo of the Day
Of all the photographs taken at last year's Royal Wedding, this one seemed to generate the most buzz on the internet. We came across this picture on Twitter during a wedding themed session of #FriFotos. We tracked it down and it seems to have come from TMZ. We need...
The New York Times Travel Show in a glance #NYTTS
There was no shortage of inspiration at the New York Times Travel Show. The 'world' was well represented with exhibits from Antarctica to Africa, Maine to Mongolia. The show is the perfect place for anyone who has a penchant for travel and even if you don't its a...
Caption This …..
Borat Slept Here ….
Kazakhstan is the ninth biggest country in the world. Before the end of the Soviet Union, it was called "Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic". Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. Russia has the longest border with Kazakhstan also bordered by China, Kyrgyzstan,...
Prague Scrapbook ~ Czech’d it off the #BucketList
What We Did Many people refer Prague in the Czech Republic as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Participating in the Mongol Rally didn’t provide nearly enough time to experience the city as I would have liked, but fortunately we hooked up with Viator...
Romania in Pictures
Did You Know? Some Fast Facts from Romanian Tourism: The meaning of the word “Transylvania” is the land beyond the forest? The first fountain pen was invented by Craiova-born Petrache Poenaru Insulin was discovered by a Romanian physiologist The movie Cold Mountain...
California Road Trip: Laguna Niguel
Our California road trip took us to the beautiful Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. From the gorgeous florals in the lobby to their breathtaking views everything about this stay exceeded our expectations. The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel is proof that beauty goes beyond...
London Scrapbook
What We Did Visiting London has been on my bucket list for a long time. So after meeting up with my Mongol Rally teammates, Dave, Deb and Sherry to prepare our car and assemble the gear we would need for the journey, I couldn’t resist taking in a few sites....
#FollowFriday to be replaced by #FishnetFriday on Twitter
I love all of my followers and recommend that you follow all of them - not just on Friday, but any day. Heck, if they'll follow me, they'll follow anybody. But #FollowFriday on Twitter seems to be losing its luster and is becoming too much of a hassle. It doesn't...
West Hollywood Tweet-up
One of the things we love most on the Midlife Road Trip is getting to meet our Twitter friends in real life. We were invited to attend a tweet-up at Hugo's Restaurant in West Hollywood. In spite of arriving a couple of hours late (welcome to LA traffic), we still got...
Caption This… Photo of the Day
This picture was taken inside the beautiful Peabody Hotel in Orlando.We're hoping you can quack us up with your captions. *** If you have a great photograph in need of a caption, send it to: CaptionThis@MidlifeRoadTrip.tv. If we like it, we'll post it, give you credit...
