The snow no longer crunches underfoot like dried leaves in fall. Beams of sunlight coming through the tree canopy have turned the once frozen crystals to mush. This time of year the sound my boots make on the snow is more of a muted crackle, like the sound of dipping my hand into a jar …
The bus rumbles down the black topped freeway; skimming by in flashes of green fields, almond trees and compact cities the landscape constantly materializes and vanishes in a blur. “We have been called the 51st star on your flag” says the bus driver in ray bans and long white Nike socks beneath blue trousers. His …
A quaint German village named Oberammergau lies nestled in the Bavarian region. Its people are skilled wood workers and artists. They produce some of the most beautiful wooden toys, trinkets and culinary pieces I have ever seen. There is also a monastery in a near by town that is attached to a brewery or visa …
We fell in love with Colombian coffee and we think you will too. Because of that we have designed a coffee quiz to determine the best beans for you. Not all coffee tastes the same…unless you only drink the stuff that comes out of big red cans. In that case I’m sorry we will be …
The wind in your hair, the freedom of the open road, the sun on your shoulders. And all for under 25 Euros a day. Experience Greece like you never thought possible by renting an ATV. These little four-wheeled wonders will take you to all of the hidden nooks and cranny’s that the Greek Islands have to offer. …
Dove that ventured outside, flying far from the dovecote: housed and protected again, one with the day, the night, knows what serenity is, for she has felt her wings pass through all distance and fear in the course of her wanderings. The doves that remained at home, never exposed to loss, innocent and secure, cannot know tenderness; only the won-back heart can …
Greece is one of the most beautiful places I have ever laid eyes on. From the azul ocean and clear skies to the puffy white clouds and bright sun, the cities of Greece are made for the gods. Iris, the goddess of the rainbow, is said to be the messenger of the Olympian gods. Her …
Did you know that EVERYONE is a dirtbag? Many dirtbags follow principles and a code of ethics that define their lifestyle. Many of the qualities defining dirtbags are the same ones you need in order to be successful in other jobs. WHAT IS A DIRTBAG? The dirtbag lifestyle isn’t just an adventure outdoor philosophy, nor does …
In the 1850’s a band of cowboys traveling along the New Mexico/ Arizona border were ambushed at a spot called Doubtful Canyon. Outnumbered, they relied on their bravery, against an enemy which had the high ground. Below is their story, and their lesson: never back down in the face of adversity, no matter what. His …
Japan wasn’t always an imperial country. At one point they seamlessly blended warfare and government, and not in the military industrial complex way of today. There was a time when the warrior class ruled Japan, living by a code of honor so valiant and deep that its origin is untraceable. If there is anything to …
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