Gift of Adventure // strategies for living an extraordinary life through adventure

So today I figured out why I love diving so much..

I mean, of course, it’s the fish and the warm, blue water and all of that…but I think one of the best things is the mystery.

Each dive, we get in the boat for the stunning ride to the dive site. Then we pull up our wetsuits, check our tank pressure, spit in our masks (yes, I actually do still do that), strap on the fins, do a check…

One of the biggest fears in travel is arriving in a place not speaking the local language. I think this fear often steers travelers in the direction of same language countries. After all, how much easier for it for an American to travel to Australia than Austria? Americans of course, tend to be among the worst offenders. Because so much of the world has at least a working knowledge of English, Americans tend not to make an attempt to learn

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dominica – the Adventure Island
2012 Turkey Day in the Tropics
November 17-24 2012
Make a Reservation- email sharkman@globaldivingadventures.com 

 

It’s lucky number 13! Our 13th year of the incomparable Turkey Day in the Tropics! This year, it’s an all out adventure on one of the most magnificent Caribbean islands! Stay in your own private jungle cottage in a serene, natural setting. Here are a few of the things we

Whale Shark Snorkeling, SCUBA Diving and a Beautiful Villa too!
*Snorkel with dozens of Whale Sharks – The largest gathering in the world!
*SCUBA Dive the coral reefs and wrecks of Isla Mujeres, Mexico
*Chill out at our MAGNIFICENT PRIVATE VILLA pool or hit the beach!

This is a TRIO of adventure with luxury to match! It’s what we call Surf and Turf which means both the best on land and in the water.  We have rented an

Looking Back at Dreams

As 2011 comes to a close, it always makes Ridlon and I think back on the year. Like many people, we do a end of year review of what worked, what didn’t, what we accomplished and what lies ahead.

This morning Ridlon found a list of things we wanted to have, be or do that we wrote at some point in 2010. Considering they are major events/experiences or purchases, we were surprised at how many we…

SCUBA diving Mozambique: An Adventure Diving the Wild Frontier of Tofo Beach

 

SCUBA Diving Mozambique is Great For:

*adventurous divers wanting something off the beaten track

*big megafauna – humpback whales, whales sharks and mantas

*healthy fish populations

*possibly the best white sand beaches in the world

 

SCUBA Diving Mozambique is Not Great For:

*divers looking to be coddled

*divers not wanting physical dives

*hard coral reefs

*highly developed infrastructure or nightlife

 

We were headed over to…

I am making a play for Adventure (aren’t I ALWAYS!), for traveling away from home and experiencing the magic of the world. And how am I going to do it? I’m going to SCARE you into it! HA!

 

Every year, nearly 20,000 people die and 21 million medical visits are needed due to home accidents in the United States, says the U.S. Home Safety Council.

 

Here are six of the top accidents waiting to happen in your home.

On Nov. 23rd, I posted a blog titled, “Are You Afraid of Your Bucket List?”. I’ve been thinking long and hard about this and have come to believe that this “FEAR” thing is really at the base of it all. And if we can corral this fear, master this fear, we can accomplish anything.

But this morning, I was contemplating a Bucket List timeline. Initially, not in the sense of what I…

One of my favorites that I wrote, thought it was time to repost it!

My neighbor came by the other day and when he came into my house he was in hysterics. I chuckled with him and asked what was so funny. He said,” I always laugh when I see the plaque at your front door which says, “If you’re lucky enough to be in the mountains, you’re lucky enough.” It’s hilarious because you’re never here!”

Only minutes before I…

The gift and the curse of Adventure ~Thoughts from a Wanderlust

 

I’ve been home 27 days.. if you count today and the day I landed at the airport. About 22 days too long. Not that I don’t like home, in fact I LOVE my home. But when I’m home, I’m not traveling, simple as that.

My biggest fear is living an ordinary life.

I abhor allowing even a single day to pass without some kind of adventure. Even as…



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