Home > Central America • Nicaragua > San Juan del Sur – Worlds Apart! San Juan del Sur’s picturesque bay with Nicaragua’s neighboring Costa Rica as a backdrop can be a perfect setting for anyone’s dream vacation. The deep blue Pacific waters are dominant from San Juan del Sur’s western exposure. The famous TV reality show Survivor decided to keep San Juan del Sur (SJDS), […]
Home > Mexico • North America > Halloween in Mexico Halloween in Mexico means a little more than dressing up and trick or treating. The Day of the Dead – Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration in remembrance of family and friends that have passed on. It is similar to the Celebration of Life – a gathering or wake after the […]
Home > Travel Farther Smarter > Pedestrians, Bikes & Cars in that order In this edition of Travel Smarter Farther, we would like to discuss the three different modes of transportation while on vacation. My Name is Anthony and I will be narrating this segment called, “Pedestrians, Bikes & Cars in that order”. I will be mostly speaking from […]
The Kilauea Lighthouse is located within the Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge. This elevated peninsula was formed from centuries of flowing lava. The peninsula was purchased from the Sugar Plantation Company for one dollar in 1909. My name is Anthony and for the many of you who know me, seeking out lighthouses in new destinations is […]
Clearwater’s Marine Aquarium has a signature motto and in its abbreviated form includes 3 Rs. They stand for, “Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release”. Without a doubt the Marine Aquarium stands by this 101 percent. Their efforts have gained astonishing results in helping troubled marine life. My name is Anthony. I will be your guide throughout this […]
On September 9, 2013, a cold front stalled over Colorado, mixing with monsoonal humid air and offering the ingredients for a perfect storm. From September 9th through 12th, a record breaking 17 inches of rain dropped on Northern Colorado and the Front Range. The following pictures were taken while on a casual drive up Big Thompson Canyon…
Home > Travel Farther Smarter > YMATD Photo Expo – Second Edition 2017 Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 11, 2017May 5, 2017 Comments are off 1673 Views Here we are everyone with our “YMATD Photo Expo – Second Edition 2017! This one is guaranteed to have as many fantastic photos as its previous edition, and possibly even more! I would […]
Tony Scopel Posted onJanuary 30, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off My traveling partner and I set out on our road trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While traveling northwest on Interstate 80, we ran into some blowing snow near Laramie. For those of you who haven’t traveled across Wyoming, the northern winds blow fiercely and the temperatures drop rapidly. […]
Home > Florida • North America • United States > Pompano Beach & Lauderdale by the Sea Tony Scopel Posted onMay 28, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off 2661 Views Pompano Beach combines emerald color water and white granulated sand into a day of fun in the sun. We began our adventurous day taking a trip to a sister resort located […]
Reno, Nevada is famously known as “The Biggest Little City in the World!” It is situated in the northwestern part of Nevada and is approximately 22 miles east of Lake Tahoe. This westward city resides on the high dessert plains with the Truckee River running directly through it. Reno’s main attraction and the majority…
Home > North America • United States > Black Hills of South Dakota Hi everyone! It’s Di again with YMATD. I am back with a great adventure seen “Through My Eyes”. I want to share my latest road trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota. As I explore this great state, I’m confident that you’ll want to see […]
Home > Pacific Islands • Philippines > Trip of a Lifetime – Philippine Islands part 2 Gay Isis Posted onApril 21, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off 2011 Views Trip of a Lifetime – Playing in Paradise. The second part of our trip to the Philippine Islands starts with a snorkeling adventure. It begins early in the morning before the sun […]
Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 21, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off This is the last article of three that will close our wondrous adventure to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. This part of our tour takes us through the WWII USS Drum – (SS-228) Gato classified submarine and around the park’s outside exhibits. Lets begin with […]
Home > Europe • Scotland > Where Golf Was Born St. Andrews Scotland, UK is where golf began and where the world’s cameras will be focused this July. St. Andrews is a timeless quaint village where golf pilgrims travel to find their Mecca, where ruins tell far off legends, and where the Royals pursue higher education at the oldest University in Scotland. I […]
