Countries Visited
In just over 28 years I have been able to visit ALL of the world’s countries (197/197 U.N Countries & 250 Plus Total Territories/Countries). I have set foot in all seven continents, and I hope to continue exploring every hidden corner of this incredible planet. Click on a country below to see my related pages.
Travel Stories
Boat Trip Up the Gambia River to the Kunta Kinteh Island, Gambia
December 2024: I recently visited The Gambia for the second time as part of a week-long trip to Mali, with the main goal of reaching Timbuktu. My first visit to The Gambia was entirely...
A Journey to the Fabled Desert City of Timbuktu, Mali
December 2024: The very name Timbuktu evokes the glory days of exploration and adventure—a land of gold and unimaginable wealth hidden deep within the vast Sahara Desert. For centuries, it eluded...
A Nahua Village in Central Mexico Where Day of the Dead Traditions Remain Strong
October/November 2024: Halloween is one of my favorite times of year—a celebration of mischief and the macabre, filled with ghouls, vampires, witches, and all those creepy figures that have somehow...
Ice Caves, Erupting Volcanoes and Trolls-Iceland
November 2024: Iceland’s wild beauty and rich folklore make it a captivating destination. It’s a land of erupting volcanoes, vast lava fields, dramatic mountain ranges shaped by massive ice caps,...
Indie’s 1st Birthday in Playa Baja Beach, Ensenada, Mexico
August 2024:For my daughter Indie's first birthday, my family and some friends rented a beach house on Playa Baja, south of Ensenada, Mexico, for the weekend. Despite living less than 20 miles away...
Backpacking Glacier National Park to Old Man Lake and Dawson Pass
August/September 2024:At the end of August, I was able to meet up with my brother Jesse, his fiancée Lexie, and my 17-year-old nephew, who had never been on a plane prior to this trip. We had a...
My Daughter’s First Camping Trip in the Temperate Rainforests of Hoh Forest, Olympic National Park
August 2024: Washington State is a treasure trove of breathtaking landscapes, boasting majestic mountains, serene bays, and formidable volcanoes. Yet, what truly captivates me are the temperate...
Birthday Weekend Adventure to Arco del Tiempo in the Jungles of Chiapas, Mexico
May 2024: Chiapas has it all! It is one of Mexico's most diverse states in terms of topography and culture, and it’s one of my favorite Mexican states. The state is massive, featuring a Pacific...
One of the Most Majestic Mountain Ranges in the World-the Austrian Alps
In April 2024, as part of a three-week family trip across Europe and Morocco, my wife, mother-in-law, infant daughter, and I spent three days exploring the Alps of Northern Austria. We traveled by...
In Search of the Nazi and Cold War Past, Berlin & Bavaria, Germany
April 2024: As part of our three-week baby bonding family trip with our infant daughter across Europe and Morocco, we spent a week exploring Berlin and Bavaria, Germany, along with a few nights in...