Tips on the Four Ways to Tour Amsterdam

Tips on the Four Ways to Tour Amsterdam

When I think of European destinations, I can easily say Amsterdam has become one of my favorite cities. I’ve visited the city multiple times,  each time with different companions and each time I left saying, “I love Amsterdam.” Whether its finding a cafe filled with memories such as Hill Street Blues Cafe or making new […]

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

I reviewed the scheduled itinerary for Mazatlán and immediately looked at see where I’d be for sunset each night. I noticed most nights the sunset occurred over dinner (makes sense) but I also knew one of the restaurants. The dinner at el Shrimp Bucket would be located right on the malecón. I circled that evening. […]

The Saturday Farmers Market at Noordermarkt

The Saturday Farmers Market at Noordermarkt

One of the joys of city life is the weekend Farmers Market. Ironic perhaps, but all major cities seem to have wonderful markets filled with produce from the country, from the farmlands.  Amsterdam is no exception and the Boerenmarkt op de Noordermarkt (Farmers Market in Noordermarkt) is one of these exceptional markets. An Organic Farmers […]

Sunset Sunday – Sailing the Black Sea of Bulgaria

Sunset Sunday – Sailing the Black Sea of Bulgaria

When I first arrived to touch the waters of the Black Sea it was just that black, pitch black in fact. But the time read close to midnight when we reached the beach just south of Sozopol in Bulgaria to set up tent.  It was no surprise. The next morning I woke to the sounds […]

A Walk through Oxford University Inspires

A Walk through Oxford University Inspires

My walk through Oxford University confirmed the dictum “knowledge is power.” Well, maybe I didn’t feel powerful like a superhero, but the energy from the colleges inspired me. I left with more than memories. My  journey began one morning years ago in San Francisco when my friend called me to discuss our afternoon plans. He […]

Sunset Sunday – L’Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia Spain

Sunset Sunday – L’Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia Spain

During the last days of my European backpack adventure I traveled across Spain. And many of those days and nights I spent in the sleepy shore town of L’Ametlla de Mar. Largely off the international tourist map, L’Ametlla de Mar is roughly two hours south of Barcelona on the train and is essentially the “go-to” […]

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Streets of Quebec City

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Streets of Quebec City

A summertime stroll through the streets of Quebec City can confuse any visitor. French is spoken, cafes line the cobblestone streets, the food is delicious, and none of it is cheap. Yes, you may think you are actually walking the streets of Europe. Most of my visits to the province of Quebec were to explore […]

Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

Sailing the Greek Islands was the trip that truly set Stay Adventurous in motion. Below are the words I penned (or typed actually) as my first ever published travel story describing the trip. The site where it was published years ago, realhoboken, is no longer live, so I took the liberty to add the story […]