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
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: Enchanted Forests of Washington State Exploring the Hoh Rainforest with My Family A Land of Giants and Rain Washington State is a treasure trove of natural wonders—rugged coastlines,...
Birthday Weekend Adventure to Arco del Tiempo in the Jungles of Chiapas, Mexico
May 2024: Return to Chiapas A Birthday Journey into Mexico’s Wildest Jungle Canyons Chiapas has it all. It’s one of the most diverse and untamed states in all of Mexico—a vast, rugged land where...
One of the Most Majestic Mountain Ranges in the World-the Austrian Alps
April 2024 – Alpine Escape in Northern Austria A Quiet Family Retreat in the Heart of the Alps As part of a three-week family adventure through Europe and Morocco, my wife, mother-in-law, infant...
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...
The Baunei Coast, Sardinia- One of the Most Beautiful Coastlines of the Mediterranean
April 2024: For a portion of our 3-week family trip with our 9-month-old daughter, we spent 4 nights and 5 days in Sardinia. We began in Cagliari, in the south of the island, arriving on a Ryanair...
Hill Top Villages, Gypsy Caves, Castles and Flamenco in Andalucia, Spain & Hiking Among Europe’s Only Wild Monkeys in Gibraltar
April 2024: As part of a 3-week baby bonding family vacation with our 9-month-old daughter, we spent 6 days in Gibraltar and Andalucía, Spain. We chose this region for its rich blend of Spanish,...