9 Reasons Why a Viking River Cruise Should be on Your Bucket List
Viking Cruises recently hosted my wife, Denise, and I on their Rhine Getaway cruise. We were excited to have my brother, Ron, and his wife, Claudia, join us on the journey. This was Claudia’s first cruise of any kind, EVER so I really wanted her to have a great...
100 Photos from Our Viking River Cruises Adventure in Portugal
When I experienced Portugal on Viking River Cruises "Portugal's River of Gold" cruise, I absolutely fell in love with the country. Unlike so many of Europe’s better-known destinations that are overrun with tourists, Portugal provides opportunities for more...
Passionate about Portland, Maine
Visiting New England in the fall has been on my Bucket List for as long as I can remember. So when Holiday Inn offered to sponsor me on a trip to any of their hotels in the United States, I chose Portland, Maine. Of course I wanted to see a little fall foliage, but my...
Photo Album of Memphis, Tennessee
Here’s a photo album of some of our favorite photos from Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is rich in history and is known as the birthplace of rock ’n roll, home of the blues, and quite possibly the BBQ capital of the universe.
100 Photos from Our Dreams of Tahiti Adventure with Windstar Cruises
Island hopping in the South Pacific aboard a luxury yacht is a Bucket List item that I’ve always dreamt of but never seriously thought I would get to experience. So when Windstar Cruises invited to host me on their Dreams of Tahiti cruise aboard the Wind Spirit, I had...
Two Bucket List Adventures Aboard the Safari Endeavour
For the first time in my career, I’ve had the opportunity to experience two amazing adventures on one ship. Late one August a few years ago, UnCruise hosted me on an unforgettable journey in Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the Safari Endeavour. I still...
Gatlinburg Sky Lift Story
Travel, for me at least, is not about being with my family. That’s because I live 3,000 miles away from them and only about once a year do I get the chance to go for a visit. But when I do go home, I like to do something together with them and since they live in...
Memories of Montana Photo Album #PictureMontana
Here is an album of some of our favorite photos from our #PictureMontana adventure. We have fond memories of Missoula’s urban scene; of being unplugged at the Flathead Lake Lodge, exploring the undiscovered in the town of whitefish and in Glacier National Park, and an unforgettable journey across the countryside.
Photos From a Day in Dallas, Texas
Photos From a Day in Dallas, Texas My oldest daughter, Sherri, lives and works in Houston, Texas. Several times a year she has to fly to Dallas, where her company is headquartered, to attend meetings. When Sherri was about eight months pregnant with my first...
5 Tips to turn a Day into a Vacation #Daycation
Daycation: A day trip. A day long vacation.
You can’t travel this summer, but you can satisfy your wanderlust with these tried and true 5 tips for an awesome Daycation.
The Grand Ole Opry: A Family Affair
On the top of the Nashville, to-do list was an evening at the Grand Ole Opry with a backstage tour.
14 Experiences that make South Carolina’s Old 96 District Worth the Detour
Most of my previous visits to the great state of South Carolina have been to the coastal areas. I’ve visited Charleston and Myrtle Beach on multiple occasions and have never really given much thought to the rest of the state. However, a press trip exploring the...
Meet the Pepper People, the condiment creators who know how to spice up any dish!
We got to visit with some of the hottest people on the planet at Zest Fest in Irving, Texas at the intersection of pain and pleasure. Meet the Pepper People, the condiment creators who know how to spice up any dish!
Learning to Dance #BucketList
Sandi goes behind the scenes at Battle of the Dance in Anaheim, California where she learns a step or two from some of the best in the business. Is she ready for Dancing with the Stars? You be the judge! Either way, you will laugh, and Sandi will get to...
Viking Cruises Announces Mississippi River Cruise Itineraries
Our Bucket List just got longer. As mega-fans of Viking Cruises we were super excited Viking is adding Mississippi River itineraries slated to begin in August of 2022! We can't wait! Here's the official press release: VIKING ANNOUNCES MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISESNew...
10 Unusual Things to do in Las Vegas for Legendary Experiences
Las Vegas is the only city that allows no places for prejudice, biases, and hatred. Filled with enchanting nightlife and never-ending parties, you are likely to have the best time here. If you think the city is all about casinos and clubs, then you’re wrong. From...
Louisiana Swamp Tour on a Fan Boat
Rick heads to the Atchafalaya Basin near Baton Rouge for a swamp tour on a fan boat - checking one more item off the Bucket List. Check out our other exciting adventures in Baton Rouge: Houmas House Plantation and Gardens Tailgating at LSU Fan Boat Swamp...
Uncensored: Galapagos Boobies Sex Video
The Galapagos Islands are inhabited by an array of uninhibited exotic wildlife. Thanks to International Expeditions, I was able to embark on a Bucket List adventure of a lifetime to explore the islands and shoot this uncensored sex video of...
Beyond Bourbon Street: Experience New Orleans with a Local Flair
A locals guide to New Orleans, aka NOLA for off-the-beaten-path, lesser-known, but entertaining, interesting and a lot less touristy things to do.
Romantic Destination: Hawaii
Rick and I have an amazing partnership. We have been business partners for many years and have over 50 years of marriage between us, to other people! There is in fact, a Mrs. Griffin and a Mr. McKenna. Our spouses, Denise and Ralph, are the often-unsung heroes of our business partnership, keeping the home fires burning as Rick and I jet around the world writing about incredible places.
So, when Expedia released the results of the 2015 Expedia Heat Index, it got me thinking about romantic destinations, and a Hawaiian vacation I took with my mister that conjures up memories of love, luaus and leis.
8 Tips for Traveling to a Major Sporting Event
Whether it be a Super Bowl, World Series, NASCAR race, the Kentucky Derby, the World Cup, the Masters Golf Tournament, the Final Four, or a college football rivalry game, there are few things in life as exciting as attending a major sporting event. The perfect storm...
Something’s Brewing in Denver
Something’s Brewing in Denver and I got to experience it first hand! Denver was one of the first cities in the United States where craft beer really caught on. I was treated to a guided Denver Microbrewery Tour in Denver’s historic LoDo and RiNo Art Districts where we visited several breweries, sampled lots of beer, and learned all about the beer making process.
A Tuscaloosa Tweet-Up
Midlife Road Trip And PubClub.com Roll With The Tide On An Alabama Football Weekend By Kevin Wilkerson, Special To Midlife Road Trip Not an exotic travel destination, a blogger’s convention or even a chance run-in at a random location. It took a University of Alabama...
College Football Game Day
Here’s a behind the scenes look at our college football game day adventures in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Be sure and watch the out-takes at the end of the video:)
America’s Most Haunted Attraction
America's Most Haunted Attraction The 13th Gate is the Ultimate Haunted House! There are 13 very frightening, even horrifying themed indoor & (weather-permitting) outdoor areas where they promise your worst nightmares will come true! Can you even...
Tailgating at LSU
We headed down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for some great food and crazy fun with people who take their tailgating as seriously as they take their LSU football. Tailgating at LSU is an incredible experience with some of the best food we've ever encountered. LSU may...
Photographing #DoorPorn in Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
For centuries, Arabs, Jews, and Christians have peacefully coexisted in the village of Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal. As an invited participant in the #VikingSocial Portugal's River's of Gold cruise, I had the opportunity to explore and photograph the 13th century...
Austin Texas is Wonderfully Weird
Austin, Texas is weird and we love it! Austin is known for incredible food and fantastic music and #SXSW … Take a behind the scenes peek at what weird about Austin! And .. another check off our Bucket List!
Making Burgers at Sea at Guy’s Burger Joint
Making Burgers at Sea at Guy's Burger Joint Carnival Cruise Lines conspired with Food Network megastar, Guy Fieri, to open an instantly addictive eatery called Guy's Burger Joint on the lido deck of the Carnival Sunshine. Though many cruisers just...
Viking Announces Partnership with the Upcoming Downton Abbey Film and Launched Privileged Access to Highclere Castle
New “Great Homes” Cruise Extension Offers Additional Privileged Access to Highclere Castle, the filming location of “Downton Abbey” Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films...
Behind the Scenes ~ NASDAQ
Peter never gave up. Overcoming numerous obstacles and challenges, Peter Vosotas is an example of how taking control of your own destiny can lead you to the success you've always dreamed of. Twenty-five years after starting his company he got to check a big one off...
Eating a Belgian Waffle in Belgium …and Licking the Plate Clean!
Here are some photos and a short video from our stop in Brussels, Belgium during our Mongol Rally adventure where I checked “Eating a Belgian Waffle in Belgium” off my bucket list.
Braving the Cliffs of Molokai on the Back of a Mule
A trip to Molokai is an elixir for your mind, body and spirit. It is a great stress reliever, a delicious departure from day to day life, an escape to the extraordinary. It is a place to experience new things, challenge your limits, come face to face with your fears, soak in tradition and history, bask in the the sunlight, meditate in the mist, culture, breathe in the beauty of the island and its people, soul search or simply relax.
BUCKET LIST: Taking the Polar Plunge
Taking the polar plunge into the icy waters of Glacier Bay, Alaska was yet another exhilarating moment on our Un-Cruise adventure aboard the Safari Endeavour! It was literally the "coolest" item we've checked off our Bucket List! Watch as Rick takes the plunge with...
Road Trip to Waco, Texas and Magnolia Market
My wife, Denise and I are huge fans of HGTV’s Fixer Upper. The show features a couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines, from Waco, Texas who specialize in turning problem homes into showcase homes - inside and out. The couple owns Magnolia Market, which is frequently featured...
Top 10 Reasons You Should Go To Nanjing, China
Before being invited to go on a press to Nanjing, China, I had never even heard of Nanjing. Though visiting China had long been on my Bucket List, I always imagined my first experience would be in one of China’s better-known tourists destinations like Shanghai,...
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