Memorial Day Weekend is not only all the BBQs. My annual Memorial Day post: Band of Brothers “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me, Shall be my brother” – William Shakespeare – from “King Henry V” In My Life There are places I’ll remember…
Last week my wife and I went to see this immersive art exhibition t the Faena Hotel on Miami Beach. The artist is the sister of my wife’s friend. Into the Great Dying: Waters We Share Into the Great Dying: Waters We Share is an immersive, site-specific installation by environmental artist Beatriz Chachamovits that addresses…
Two weeks to go to Alaska Adventure. In this video blog I breakdown the cost of the entire trip from airfare (used points) to lodging, 4×4 rental, fishing guides, etc. Spoiler alert, it’s north of $20,000, not counting gas! Video Blog
One of the best ways to see Costa Rica is in a Jeep and going off road! Not what my wife originally had in mind when we rented a luxury villa, but that’s what we did. Costa Rica is “Pura Vida” I have been there three different times and am absolutely in love with this…
A late May Wednesday which was a Chamber of Commerce picture perfect day on Miami’s Biscayne Bay, I took my GoPro out for some field testing before my Alaska trip. After goofing around and catching some snappers in the channels, we decided, why not get a shark and take some underwater video (this is also…
Father’s Day this year is June 19th. If you haven’t taken your kid (or a nephew or niece or grandkid) fishing yet, now is the time to introduce them to the sport. I’ve started my kids fishing at a young age, and while they are now both adults they still enjoy fishing and fondly remember…
Nobody plans for an accident or an emergency. But failure to have a plan in case of an emergency is asking for trouble. In less than three weeks I will be starting out on an intensive Alaska expedition at the age of 60. Physically I’m in good shape, working out and medically cleared. And I…
Summer is fast approaching and folks are thinking about exploring the great outdoors. Fishing, hiking, camping, boating, all the fun stuff. Sunglasses are more than Fashion. Choosing the color lens for your preferred activity can make a big difference in the enjoyment factor of your favorite outdoor sports. How to chose the right lens I…
As of today’s writing, I am three weeks out from my Alaska Expedition. Planning and logistics are done. Reservations and deposits paid. Travel medical and extraction insurance confirmed. Gear is ready, field tested and mostly packed. Let’s break down the budget: Item Expense Airfare (MIA to ANC first class) $2,500 * All lodging for 3…
Last week I published a post on the The stolen Inuit meteorite in a NY Museum Basement (see here). While I was at the museum I also shot a 360 video of the meteorite and then added voiceover in this new video post. The Stolen Meteorite Ahnighito
