When I traded my correctional officer uniform for travel clothes last fall, I never expected to find myself deep-diving into the tech ecosystems of Asia's most innovative cities. But there I was, stan...
When most travelers think of Nara, Japan, they immediately picture the famous bowing deer of Nara Park. While these adorable creatures are absolutely worth meeting (and my kids still talk about them n...
Let me tell you something about adrenaline and perspective shifts. After years of working in a correctional facility where every day follows the same rigid routine, I've learned to crave those moments...
When I first visited Cape Town three years ago, I was expecting beautiful scenery and maybe a few decent hikes. What I wasn't prepared for was how this South African city would completely redefine m...
The first time I laid eyes on a lioness stalking through golden grass at sunset, I completely forgot about the 30+ hours of travel it took to get to South Africa. That's the magic of Kruger National P...
The first time my boots crunched on Iceland's snow-covered ground, I knew this wasn't going to be like any other trip. After years of juggling shift work at the correctional facility with family life...
After spending years telling my correctional facility colleagues about my dream to visit Japan, I finally made it happen last spring—a solo adventure to recharge while the kids stayed with their grand...
When you spend your days within the confines of a correctional facility like I do, there's something profoundly liberating about standing in the wide-open African savanna, watching elephants roam free...
There's something almost mystical about Yellowstone National Park in winter that you simply can't experience during the crowded summer months. The steam from geothermal features rises dramatically aga...
There's something magical about soaring through a lush rainforest canopy with your partner, the wind in your hair and nothing but tropical wilderness stretching out below you. When I first visited Man...