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” […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles

Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles

When people think of sailing the Greek Isles, most dream of whitewashed buildings, an arid island landscape, and the clear crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is a paradise most travelers yearn to visit. I know I do. But my sail through the Greek Islands was on the western side of the country. […]

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Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell

Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell

To celebrate the “Year of Creative” in Scotland artist Hazel Campbell came to New York during Scotweek this past April. The well known landscape painter from the beautiful southwest countryside of Dumfries and Galloway has a long history of producing great artwork. Our afternoon was no exception. Hazel spoke to the few invited guests in the […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Keystone Resort, Colorado

Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Keystone Resort, Colorado

The horizon seemed to brighten and I knew the moment arrived. I put down my drink, grabbed my camera and started to walk up a snowless ski trail to the top of the mountain. I left the Taste of Vail event located at 11,444 feet behind to climb up even further.  And it took time […]

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Get Adventurous in the Lake District

Get Adventurous in the Lake District

The Lake District is a fantastic destination for all adrenaline junkies out there. As well as the classic pastimes like walking and sightseeing, the Lake District provides a beautiful backdrop for lots of different types of adventure trips. Here are some ideas to get you started: Waterskiing on Lake Windermere Make the most of the […]

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The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The more I travel to Mexico, the more I notice the timeshare or vacation ownership option continues to be popular. So on one trip I decided to ask myself,  “Should I buy a timeshare?” I understand the basic concept. One purchases “time,” a set number of days (one week or two) at a resort (or […]

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