Jacques Cousteau said: “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” I absolutely LOVE Scuba Diving! Have you been underwater? Come to the next SCUBA SHOW to learn more! Who did I see at the Scuba Show 2018 in Long Beach? Watch my video to learn more! Mark … Continued
Do you want to know more about the Underwater World? Do you love to SCUBA dive? I look forward to the Scuba Show every year to learn about the best new places to go. Watch the video: WATCH: What Will I See at The Scuba Show? 2017 WHAT: The 2017 Scuba Show is showcasing the spirit … Continued
Are you looking for inspiration about where to travel next? Join me at the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure show 2018 for ideas about your next adventure. Here is my video from the 2018 show: My Day at the Travel and Adventure Show This is the view from above! Look at all the destinations you can … Continued
I was honored to work with Visit Solomon Islands and spend two weeks meeting the people and learning the history of the area. To learn more about the Battle of Guadalcanal and World War II see my articles, videos and photos below. Thank you to SMITHSONIAN for sharing my story, “75 years after the Battle of Guadalcanal, walk … Continued
It was an honor to interview Roy Roush about World War II and the Battle of Guadalcanal. Roush enlisted in the US Marine Corps on July 4, 1942 at 17 years old the day after the end of his junior year of high school. He had dreamed of being a fighter pilot since he was … Continued
During my two weeks in the Solomon Islands, I explored Honiara, Gizo and literally took a 10min flight to Mundo from Gizo! My dive computer did not even recognize it as a flight we were so low in the sky. I had a window seat and took great photos and video. The Solomon Islands include 900 … Continued
On August 7, 1942, the Battle of Guadalcanal began and it was a turning point in World War II. I wanted to explore this area and learn more about the people, the culture and the history for this important 75th anniversary. Where are the Solomon Islands? The Solomon Islands are an archipelago of 900 islands … Continued
During March 2017, I traveled for my first visit to the Solomon Islands to learn about the World War II history and take part in the spectacular SCUBA diving. This article is one of a series from my adventures and focuses on where to go in Gizo! Of the 2000 Americans that visit each year, most … Continued
April NEWS: Plant seeds and Watch them GROW! At times over the last few years, I have wondered if I am making progress. Was leaving teaching to write about travel the right choice? Lately, I see that the seeds I have been planting are taking root and growing! I am very proud of my accomplishments! My trip to … Continued
On June 4th and 5th, I attended my first ever Scuba Show in Long Beach produced by Mark Young. Imagine over 76,000 square feet of exhibit space, 300+ exhibitors, seminars, clinics, film festival, $40,000 in door prizes and a Saturday night party at the Aquarium of the Pacific with Marina Inserra, Miss California 2014 who … Continued