Holland America Line’s World-Renowned Culinary Council Taps into the Expertise of its Seven Celebrity Chefs
Culinary Council chefs now responsible for dedicated culinary experiences Holland America Line is cultivating the expertise of the seven members of its award-winning Culinary Council by entrusting each chef with a designated onboard dining experience to enhance and...
Viking’s Fourth Ocean Ship Named in Shanghai
PRESS RELEASE: VIKING’S FOURTH OCEAN SHIP NAMED IN SHANGHAI 930-Guest Viking Sun is the First Cruise Ship Ever Named on The Bund Los Angeles (March 8, 2018) – Viking® (www.vikingruises.com) today announced that its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®, was officially named...
Windstar Cruises and The James Beard Foundation Elevate Culinary Travel Experiences with New Multi-Year Exclusive Partnership
Impressive Line-up of Chefs and Beverage Experts Beckons “Foodies” to Six New Culinary Themed Cruises in 2018 Seattle, WA, February 21, 2018 — Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation are serving up the best reasons to explore the world...
Key West is Resilient and Better Than Ever
On a recent December cruise out of the Port of Tampa, we were fortunate to be able to dock in Key West and see for ourselves it's resilient post-Irma come-back. Key West is alive and well and wants the world to know that its world-class beaches, fun-loving locals,...
Heading to Mexico’s Sea of Cortez with Uncruise
A few years ago UnCruise hosted us on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Safari Endeavour in Alaska’s Inside Passage. Next Week I’ll board the Safari Endeavor again, but this time my adventure will be in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez! Be sure to follow the #UnCruise...
Tailgating with Toyota in Tuscaloosa Alabama
Anyone who follows me on social media or has read some of my blog posts knows that three of my favorite things in the world are food, travel, and football. Toyota recently gave me the opportunity to experience all three by providing me with a brand new X-Series...
Bound for Paradise: Tahiti #CruiseUnexpected
We're bound for paradise, a.k.a. Tahiti! It’s not often that you get the chance to realize a bucket list dream, so when the opportunity presents itself you pack faster than you can say maururu! When Windstar Cruises makes that dream of going to Tahiti a...
Experiencing a River Cruise for the First Time
My younger brother, Rick, of Midlife Road Trip fame, has been after me for several years to go with him on a cruise. Though I have traveled around the world extensively in business, I have never been on a cruise of any kind - ocean or river. Beyond finding...
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...
Faroe Islands Petition Google Translate to Share Their Language
We love this quirky campaign from the Faroe Islands where the tiny archipelago took some creative measures to get Google's attention. Check out this video and press release: New York, NY - Oct 3, 2017 -- The tiny Faroe Islands – 18 islands in the North...
Cruising the Danube from Bucharest to Budapest
My first ever river cruise was with Viking River Cruises on their Romantic Danube cruise. Exploring the Christmas Markets from Nuremberg to Budapest was an unforgettable, if not magical experience for my wife, Denise, and I. I am unbelievably excited to be heading...
Relaxing, Renewing and Recharging on the Viking Sky
My Eat, Pray, Love affair with Viking cruises continues to grow, starting with day one on the Viking Sky. This day was all about relaxing, renewing and recharging as I explored this brand new, state of the art vessel.
EAT (less) PRAY (more) LOVE (unconditionally)
My life has been a tapestry of “themes”. From marriage, parenthood, loss, resilience, travel, a celebration of the ages, to personal exploration, the list goes on and on. It has woven a tight-knit roadmap that has helped me navigate life’s highs and lows and given me unlimited fodder to write about.
My latest theme is derived from the title of one of my favorite books and movies: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
EAT (less) PRAY (more) LOVE (unconditionally)
3 Reasons Why You Should go to Paraguay
Nature, Culture, and Language make Paraguay a desirable destination Paraguay wasn't even on my radar until I interviewed Tucky Fussell, a renowned author, educator, and world traveler. As a result of our conversation and her passion for the region, Paraguay has risen...
Viking Voted “World’s Best” by Travel & Leisure Readers in 2017 Awards
We love sharing good news about brands we admire and love. Congrats to Viking Cruises on being voted "World's Best" by Travel & Leisure readers in 2017! Here's the press release: VIKING VOTED “WORLD’S BEST” BY TRAVEL + LEISURE READERS IN 2017 AWARDS...
Three days in Downtown Napa #DoNapa
As an avid wine lover it is not shocking that Napa, California is one of my favorite destinations. I last visited the city in 2014 and spent the majority of my time in downtown Napa. One of the things I love about staying downtown is that many of the area winemakers...
10 Warm Weather Getaways: Florida in the Spring
It doesn't get much better than Florida in the spring. While much of the United States is blanketed with snow, it is the perfect time to head south and enjoy these warm weather getaways. ONE: Pinellas County, Florida, just a 30-minute drive west of Tampa International...
Viking Cruises Launches New Resident Historian Program
Faculty of Historians Will Provide Avenues of Learning on Every Viking Ocean Cruises Itinerary Viking Cruises (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced the rollout of its new onboard Viking Resident Historian program. Launching on Viking Star, Viking Sea and Viking Sky...
Viking Sky Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
VIKING SKY SETS SAIL ON MAIDEN VOYAGE Third Ship for Viking Ocean Cruises Expands Award-Winning Destination-Focused Exploration Los Angeles (February 28, 2017) – After dominating the Cruise Critic® 2017 Cruisers’ Choice Awards earlier this month, Viking Ocean Cruises®...
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,...
7 Best Hidden European Gems
Europe nests some of the most incredible destinations in the world such as London, famous for its nightlife, shopping, and museums, Amsterdam for its narrow canals or Barcelona for its vibrant Catalonian heritage. But apart from these world-famous tourist destinations, Europe is also home to many gems which the mortal is yet to unearth entirely. Let’s uncover some of these most alluring unknown destinations in Europe.
Priceless Experiences in Los Angeles #PricelessExperiences #ad
IHG Rewards Club recently hosted me on a trip to Los Angeles to help kick off and promote their #PricelessExperiences promotion. I was super excited about the assignment because: I love Los Angeles. The IHG Rewards Club member event included incredible food, great...
Cruise Misconceptions Debunked
For those who have never cruised before, it is not uncommon to fall victim to myths and misguided assumptions. The best ways to dispel these misunderstandings are to talk to a seasoned sailor and ultimately embark on the journey yourself. My first cruise was a seven-day trip out of New York, New York to Bermuda on Norwegian Cruise Line’s infamous Breakaway. Going into the trip, I had many misconceptions that were thankfully debunked by NCL Gold Member and Mid-Life Road Trip correspondent, Kaelyn Mostafa.
Panama City Beach: Carillon Beach Girls Getaway #RealFunBeach
Few things can compare to going on a beach vacation with a girlfriend. Panama City Beach proved to be the perfect combination of great weather, delicious food, with ample outdoor activities to cancel out any calorie intake and enough downtime for good conversation and plenty of laughs!
Win a 7-day cruise on the Norwegian Escape #CruiseSmile
October is Plan a Cruise Month, and there's no better time to plan your next cruise vacation. Since we're all about the Bucket List, when Cruise Smile approached us to write about Norwegian Cruise Line, we thought we'd design a Bucket List cruise, and our Norwegian...
Win one of 31 cruises during Plan a Cruise Month! #CruiseSmile
If you’ve followed us for any time at all, you know that we love cruising. That’s why we are super excited to partner with the cruise industry to promote the annual #CruiseSmile Sweepstakes where during the month of October, you have a chance to win one of 31 featured...
Unforgettable Montana: The Road to Paradise #PictureMontana
Exploring the majesty and majesty of Montana
Great Picnic Spots in South Australia
Pristine wilderness, heavenly vineyards and stunning sunsets over the ocean: nothing can beat the immense natural beauty of South Australia. The unbelievably beautiful landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and traces of the continent’s Aboriginal past have captured the imagination of travelers from all around the globe for centuries.
That’s why we’re eager to share with you some of the most exciting picnic destinations where you can grab a blanket, a bottle of wine, and some fantastic gourmet treats to experience the most memorable picnic of your life.
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…
My Atlanta – Hot Spots Worth Seein’
Hotlanta – capitol of the peach state, land of Coca-Cola and home of the Braves. But I’ll let you in on a local secret – despite sweltering summer temps and hair raising humidity, we natives don’t really call it that. No, to us it’s just Atlanta. Or the ATL. Or A-town. Depends on who I’m speaking to and how much rap I’ve listened to that day.
Behind the Scenes at Lion Country Safari
Happy Hump Day!! It’s not every day you get to see rhinos playing leap-frog! If you love animals, you’l love our behind the scenes look at Lion Country Safari, in West Palm Beach Florida.
Carnival Cruise Line partners with Carrie Underwood
I was fortunate enough to attend the news conference announcing announcing the partnership between Carnival Cruise Line and seven-time GRAMMY-winning mega-star, Carrie Underwood to support military families through Operation Homefront. I admit that it was quite...
The Travel Bar is Set High for the New Year
We admit that we feel more than a little blessed to have careers that allow us to travel for a living. Ever since Midlife Road Trip first began, each year has been filled with more exciting destinations and bucket list adventures than the year before. This last year...
5 Vienna Restaurants to Complement Your Winter Vacation
When you think of Austria, you may think of the stunning peaks of the Alps and the cozy towns and cities around them; here, you find hearty meals accompanied by delicate pastries. There’s top-quality wine, beer and abundant good company. The good news is that you’ll...
Pawn Stars ……
No road trip is complete without a shopping excursion. So on a recent trip to Florida’s east coast, we became Pawn Stars at this unique boutique.
Lisbon’s National Tile Museum #VikingSocial
Ceramic tiles are an important part of Portugal's culture and history. As an invited guest on the #VikingSocial Portugal's Rivers of Gold cruise, I took an optional tour that included a visit Lisbon's National Tile Museum where I learned how ceramic tiles are made and...
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