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Dad. Husband. Writer. Nice guy most of the time. Likes bikes (pedal or motor), boats (paddle or motor), beaches and baseball.
Maroochydore, Australia turned out to be the perfect spot to get long-awaited surf lessons for the boys. If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, here are 4 things you should do to have the perfect experience. 1) Talk to a...
One of my first writing assignments as a freelancer was doing a story about women’s hair salons. Until that point, I’d never given my own hair—or anyone else’s —a second thought. And I certainly didn’t have a go-to...
We arrived at the Parnell Inn in Auckland, New Zealand and were greeted by a nice, steep driveway. Perfect to really hit the legs. Oh, and it was Valentine’s Day, what better way to celebrate? For this workout, find yourself a steady...
We are in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, (aka The Mount) and while climbing the town’s namesake “Mount” today, discovered that there is currently a challenge going on. Climbing the”Mount” 38 times is the...
I have nothing against cats. Let’s just clear the air on that right now. Perfectly fine pet. Now, onward. We’ve been having good luck booking motels on the fly here in New Zealand. The height of summer is over and kids here are back in...
Happy birthday to my rockin wife! I don’t know anyone more fearless, full of life and passionate about what she does (which is just about anything she puts her mind to: dance, fitness, photography, etc.) She has electric energy and...
Brett: Old – A friendship of more than 40 years. New – A commitment to each other and to living our dreams. Borrowed – Four towels from the hotel. (Sorry Sandpiper Lodge.) Blue – The ocean, the sky, and our lips....
Some quick math: 4 people x 3 meals per day per person x 10 days = 120 meals. At your typical mid-range restaurant in Maui, that’s $1,800-$2,400 to feed the crew for 10 days. If that’s in your budget, bon appetit! If, like us, you need...
