GoldenBookTraveler is a blog about traveling around the world. Originally the plan was to log my 7 month trip around Europe and Africa. However, after experiencing the trip of a lifetime, a Pandora’s Box of new travel ideas has been opened!
Happy Valentines Day! The below story took place last year around Valentine’s Day in Stockholm, Sweden. I wrote this passage originally for my forthcoming 70 Vacations in 7 Months E-Book, but decided to use as a special Valentine’s Day post instead. Enjoy! Arriving in Stockholm on a frigid, blistering cold late February afternoon, my heart [...]
I’ve been spending most of my writing energy filling up my Golden E-Book, set to be released on March 13th at SXSW 2011. The name will be 70 Vacations in 7 Months. Speaking of which, (pun intended), my presentation is set for Sunday, March 13th at 12:30 PM, How to Make Money Traveling Around the [...]
100 Posts! Currently, the front page of Yahoo News reads Cairo square chaos intensifies, violence spreads. Unless you just woke up from a long coma or, well, you live in an internet-less Egypt, the city has experienced violent protests in recent days. Cairo chaos reigns! The country is furious at the current state of leadership [...]
The stresses, pains, and restlessness of travel can take a toll on the body. Every now and then a good old fashion massage is needed to help relax and work the knots out of tense muscles. I arrived in Istanbul, Turkey (the first time) in early June. I heard about the experience of a Turkish [...]
In preparation for South by South West 2011 (SXSW 11), I am making the announcement that yes, I WILL be attending my own panel! In addition, for anyone who attends my presentation on “How to make Money Traveling Around the World“, at SXSW Interactive, I have a couple of surprises for you! I gave a [...]
The one must see attraction on my list in Dublin, Ireland was a short walk to the Guinness Storehouse. I trekked my way over to the legendary brewery to enjoy the purest, freshest, best-tasting pint of Guinness on God’s green earth! From being drowned in a sea of barley seeds to watching the waiter slowly [...]
Imagine the opportunity to build your own self-governing city within the walls of a bustling Western European establishment. Your outpost creates a haven for progressive movements and creativity, freedom of taxes, and a place to openly enjoy your recreational drug of choice. Your free to basically do as you please, less the consequences of your [...]
I recently returned from a short 3 day trip from Las Vegas, Nevada to attend a conference and host an event at “The Hangover Suite”. Located in the luxurious Caesars Palace, the suite inspires a great atmosphere for networking and good times for the event I co-hosted at Affiliate Summit West 2011. The suite is [...]
Venice, Italy is full of beautiful, romantic, scenic, bridges leading across numerous canals and allies, providing stunning photographic opportunities. I spent a total of 4 days in Venice, Italy exploring the ins and outs of the canal city. Venice displays some of the largest collection of bridges in the world. There are large bridges, medium [...]
New years is just around the corner. What are your goals? Do you want to travel more, lose weight, make more money, or just live in a perpetual state of happiness? Goal setting should be done on a more regular basis. However, if you designate one time of year to make those everlasting changes, New [...]