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Awash in a Whirlpool: the secret Niagara Falls hiking trail

As I sat on the rocky shores, I stared at the turquoise waters as they swirled and sloshed like a spin cycle set in slow motion.  Nature’s  hand carved a serene, rhythmic masterpiece through the river.  Underneath, it’s fury raged with currents and forces that could kill a man in minutes. I was paralyzed by [...]

I am not a full time traveler (how you can travel more with a full time job)

As a 9 to 5 traveler, I probably travel more than the average 40 hour a week person. However, I also live a life many people can relate to – full time job, house, car, family, daily routines and stresses. I don’t travel full time. Yet I want show people who are like me how they can travel more.

What the USA vs Canada soccer match taught me about travel

As I walked inside, the place was packed. I could barely move through the crowd. As I walked to my seat, I looked around. Maybe this wasn’t a good idea. A sea of red and white surrounded me. Flags were waving, voices screaming, and here I was right in the middle.

I’m a travel photographer and this is my Yosemite in Winter ebook

I am still not comfortable saying those words.  However, I am proclaiming it loud and clear with my Yosemite in Winter ebook. This has been a journey.  I’ve learned a lot and I still have so much more to learn.  One photo at a time, with the right light, in the right position, framing it [...]

Old friends, life changes, and a high school reunion

After 20 years, I was reunited with my past in Myrtle Beach.  As I walked down memory lane through old neighborhoods, places I hung out as a kid, and the scenes of my childhood experiences, so much had changed. After all these years, I had changed too.  And that’s why I was really here. I [...]

Reuniting with the past in South Carolina

I landed late on a Thursday night in Myrtle Beach. Ten years have passed since I last visited here. Nearly twenty years had passed since I lived here. Over the next couple of days, I revisited the places and memories of my teenage years. Both Myrtle Beach and I have changed.

Awash in a Whirlpool: the secret Niagara Falls hiking trail

Awash in a Whirlpool: the secret Niagara Falls hiking trail

As I sat on the rocky shores, I stared at the turquoise waters as they swirled and sloshed like a spin cycle set in slow motion.  Nature’s  hand carved a serene, rhythmic masterpiece through the river.  Underneath, it’s fury raged with currents and forces that could kill a man in minutes. I was paralyzed by [...]

I am not a full time traveler (how you can travel more with a full time job)

I am not a full time traveler (how you can travel more with a full time job)

As a 9 to 5 traveler, I probably travel more than the average 40 hour a week person. However, I also live a life many people can relate to – full time job, house, car, family, daily routines and stresses. I don’t travel full time. Yet I want show people who are like me how they can travel more.

The Caped Crusader, an unstoppable train, and the perfect Hollywood script

The Caped Crusader, an unstoppable train, and the perfect Hollywood script

Batman roams the dark streets of Gotham as a hero with a dark past. Nearby, a runaway train races down the tracks ready to destroy anything that gets in its path. In a nearby prison, a flesh eating psychopath torments and plays games with an FBI agent. Has this city gone mad? Not at all. Welcome to Pittsburgh – the Hollywood of the East!

What the USA vs Canada soccer match taught me about travel

What the USA vs Canada soccer match taught me about travel

As I walked inside, the place was packed. I could barely move through the crowd. As I walked to my seat, I looked around. Maybe this wasn’t a good idea. A sea of red and white surrounded me. Flags were waving, voices screaming, and here I was right in the middle.

Mali travel guide for budget travelers

Mali travel guide for budget travelers

In this Mali travel guide for the Budget Travel Guides series, Phil Paoletta takes us beyond the headlines and news in West Africa to explore the people, culture, and activities.  While many people may not travel to West Africa, these tips will help you connect with locals and save money as you learn more about [...]

I’m a travel photographer and this is my Yosemite in Winter ebook

I’m a travel photographer and this is my Yosemite in Winter ebook

I am still not comfortable saying those words.  However, I am proclaiming it loud and clear with my Yosemite in Winter ebook. This has been a journey.  I’ve learned a lot and I still have so much more to learn.  One photo at a time, with the right light, in the right position, framing it [...]

Old friends, life changes, and a high school reunion

Old friends, life changes, and a high school reunion

After 20 years, I was reunited with my past in Myrtle Beach.  As I walked down memory lane through old neighborhoods, places I hung out as a kid, and the scenes of my childhood experiences, so much had changed. After all these years, I had changed too.  And that’s why I was really here. I [...]

Reuniting with the past in South Carolina

Reuniting with the past in South Carolina

I landed late on a Thursday night in Myrtle Beach. Ten years have passed since I last visited here. Nearly twenty years had passed since I lived here. Over the next couple of days, I revisited the places and memories of my teenage years. Both Myrtle Beach and I have changed.