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Memory Making Tours

Upcoming tours, multiple locations.

We are currently only running one trip to NYC in December and Salem in October but have plans to include trips to Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Tunica and more. 

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Itinerary for REDEYE NYC Total cost: $250-reserve seat for $50

We are offering two weekends: choose one

F riday, December 6,  2024 OR

Friday, December 13, 2024

6 pm    Leave Jacksboro Middle School

(Please park on the right side of the lot. The bus will pull up on the right side to load)

Stop at FLying J Pilot in Virginia to change drivers.

Everyone will have the opportunity to stretch their legs. 

It will be close to midnight, and we will only stay approximately 30 minutes.

6 am Stop at a truck stop for one hour. There are showers available at this location.

9 am Arrive in Manhattan at the Bus Terminal

Take a group picture.

Everyone is on their own for twelve hours.

9 pm Bus will pick up the group at the bus terminal to start our journey home.

We may stop at Love’s Truck Stop just outside of Manhattan if this is needed.

6 am Stop at Flying J Pilot to exchange drivers and get a quick breakfast on the go.

11 am Arrive  back at Jacksboro Middle School

Itinerary for The Haunting Tour See occupancy rates at bottom of page- reserve seat for $100!

The haunting tour 2024 book early-start your payment plan friday 8 am leave morristown, tn. we will stop for lunch (not provided) an d stop to stretch your legs and switch drivers before reaching eastern state penitentiary for "halloween night festival" (ticket included - see bottom of page for available halloween nights activities) in philidelphia, pa. you will have 3 hours to explore the prison where al capone spent time in. afterwards we go to the motel in sleepy hollow, ny (lodging included). saturday 8 am visit the headless horseman and cemetery near tarrytown. leave for salem, ma where you will spend the day on your own. afterwards we will go to the motel (lodging included). sunday 8 am leave motel to and return home stopping once for lunch (not provided) and again to stretch our legs. occupancy rates: single: $1000 double: $1500 ($750 each) triple $1875 ($625 each) quadruple $2200 ($550 each) must list names of people sharing room when booking to get discounted prices. you d o not have to book together but have to include all names to get the special price. eastern state penitentiary all of the following are included in ticket: delirium: 3-d haunted house the crypt: haunted house the machine shop: haunted house the voices of eastern state: audio tour kaleidoscope hall: immerse walkthrough smores and lore: campfire stories big top terror: haunted house nightmares: haunted house hosptial flash light tour: $extra and more.  .

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2129 Kaliawa St

Urban Honolulu, HI 96819

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We had an absolutely wonderful experience!!! We had Darren, aka Uncle D, and he was so knowledgeable of all the islands. You could tell he was proud of his home and its people. We were treated as family or ohana. We left the tour with a greater appreciation of Ohua and its place in history. Mahalo!!!

Great service! There was a minor miscommunication via the online booking platform. Once we discovered the issue and spoke to them on the phone, they were able to make special accommodations, last minute so that we were able to complete the tour and get on the cruise ship on time! We were able to accomplish what we wanted with the tour, as well. Ken (owner/driver) even took us to a great malasadas food truck! They were delicious. We were very pleased with the service we received. Highly recommend the company. Thank you from Colorado!

Booked this Full Day Oahu tour and called to inquire about which Waikiki hotel they pick up first and scheduled it. We were hoping to be picked up first and get seats closer to the front to hear the tour guide, well this didn't happen. Instructions were to be at the pick up area by 7am so we were there at 6:30am waiting. The Memory tour bus came picked up a couple and left without us as my wife was running after the bus. We called Memory and were told he was 15 minutes out. Well he arrived at 8am and we had to sit I. The back seats. The tour guide, ROB C. , owned his mistake but things never got better. The tour van was incredibly hot in then back where we were and we voiced our concern several times. He claimed something was wrong with the AC. Well, this is a 10 hour tour we had to endure with virtually no AC. This is unacceptable. Well we continued on and we never did stop at Diamond Head lookout. Rob C drove right past it. The tour itself did no offer much in the terms of describing Hawaiian culture as Rob C was not from Hawaii and if you don't eat shrimp then not much was offered for lunch because that's the place he took us to. No other tour members engaged with the driver as we were all to hot and falling asleep to respond. We were quite disappointed from beginning to end. We still have Rob C a nice tip because we are good people but could not recommend this tour to others. It's a waste of a day and money. Book elsewhere. Follow-up: spoke to Memory Tours and owner couldn't care less and offered no refund. Obviously, they do not stand by their product. I guess a 10hr tour in a bus with broken AC doesn't fit their "criteria " for compensation. STAY AWAY!

Wish I could give no stars. Had a tour booked today , paid the money. We have confirmation to the email they sent .. Woke up today to be at bus stop at 10am . Get an email to say it was cancelled and we have been refunded. ( ruined our whole day) We rang them up to ask what was going on , rude lady on phone said because we didn't reply to which we said we did , then she lies and says they sent w second confirmation by email to us at 630pm , Really?????? So you close at 5pm but you sent a second confirmation at 630pm is that right????? Then she said they were cancelling because their bus was in dis repair , do you only have 1 bus for the whole company ?????Guys if you want to go on a tour don't use Memory Shuttle &tours, your booking can be cancelled at the 11hour. Use Aloha tours or any other reputable company. That we you won't have your day ruined with lies and no courtesy .

Totally clueless driver holding up traffic out of north shore! Seriously inconsiderate! Going less than speed limit all the way up pineapple road to look at pineapple fields and finally pull off at Dole! Drive or Get off the road! People gotta get to work! So many cars almost got into an accident trying to pass this guy! Putting your customers in danger and tourists are already getting a bad rap. Would not recommend this business.

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Aloha Cynthia, mahalo for your feedback. We are so sorry that you were inconvenienced in anyway, its the last thing we want. When it was safe for the driver to pull off to the side and let the cars behind him pass, he did. We always prioritize safety of our passengers and the people around us! Mahalo.

Had a great time. Worth the money and that was very reasonable. Driver was also very informative. Keep up the good work gentlemen. Crew from Nebraska

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Escorted tours are extremely popular among vacation travelers. These tours are normally conducted by a tour director who takes care of all services from the beginning to the end of the tour. They generally include flights, hotels, transportation, transfers between the airport and the hotel, some meals and sightseeing. Escorted tours are conducted by motor-coach and you will usually not spend more than 2 nights in each location that is visited. You will find that these tours are usually fast-paced and the prices include a majority of the sightseeing.

This convenient mode of travel allows you to discover new destinations with a small group of individuals sharing similar travel interests that’s guided by an expert familiar with the area that you’re visiting. There are literally hundreds of unique itineraries being offered to assist today’s diverse traveler in exploring destinations all over the world. Memory Makers Travel works with a number of guided vacation tour operators that will be able to provide you with an unparalleled guided vacation experience, full of discovery and insight.

You’ll love discovering exciting new places and immersing yourself in unique experiences that can only be enjoyed on an escorted tour. Be taken to cities around the world, where you can explore the sights, savor the cuisine, and experience the culture of a new destination. Book an affordable escorted tour today!

Some of the most popular destinations for escorted tours include Europe, Australia, China, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand. Guided sightseeing tours will highlight the must-see attractions in each city that is visited. Call us today and we will be happy to help you plan an escorted tour in any of these fascinating countries. Making Memories That Will Last a Lifetime!

Massacre and Memory Tour

The flame of independence sparked in boston, free with joint museum admission.

On March 5, 1770, a confrontation between British soldiers and Bostonians just outside the Old State House left five dead and many more wounded. This confrontation, soon to become known and immortalized as the “Boston Massacre,” forever altered the history of Boston and the American colonies.

What circumstances and events led to this deadly incident? How did the people of Boston respond to it at the time? And, how have later generations of Bostonians remembered and used the history of the Boston Massacre?

The Massacre and Memory Tour is a guided walking tour that explores these questions and more. Uncover how patriot and loyalist factions in town attempted to control the narrative surrounding the event through dueling reports circulated throughout the colonies and abroad. Discover how later generations of Bostonians used the Massacre to argue against slavery and teach the American public about Crispus Attucks, one of the Massacre’s first victims. You will also learn how Bostonians in the 1970s used the legacy of the Massacre in very different ways while debating how to address racial segregation in public schools.

Led by a member of the Revolutionary Spaces Visitor Experience team, the Massacre and Memory Tour covers a half-mile, runs for approximately 75 minutes, and is capped at 20 attendees. The tour will visit and explore the histories of the following locations:

• Site of the Boston Massacre
• Faneuil Hall
• Old State House
• Site of Boston’s 18th century court and jail
• Site of the Gray’s ropewalk brawl (Post Office Square)
• Old South Meeting House

The Massacre and Memory Tour is FREE for anyone who purchases joint museum admission to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Not valid with single-site admission. Tours depart on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 AM from the front desk located inside the Old State House museum store. Tours are subject to change and/or cancellation due to staff availability and dangerous or extreme weather.

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:00 AM

Plus special april school break offer: monday, april 15 - thursday, april 18 at 11:00 am.

Beginning at the Old State House Complimentary with joint museum admission to both the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Tours run for approximately 75 minutes. Recommended for guests ages 12 and older.

For private group tours, please contact [email protected]  or click here to request a group visit.

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US Based Company

1944-2024 80th d-day anniversary d-day memory tour.

WE TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME   IMMERSION IN MOTION

844.606.1944

Call us today, contact us now, we taking you to the right place in the best way, picture yourself....

Imagine ! If you are part of a unit of American soldiers during the Normandy landing on D'Day

  Imagine  yourself wearing the uniform of a Paratroopers while riding in convoy a WWII Jeep on Normandy trails.

  Imagine the French villages, le Bocage, the roads and hedgerows, the landing beaches, Utah and Omaha... and more.

This is what we propose to experience in full IMMERSION with D-DAY MEMORY TOUR . We are passionate about History and the liberators who came on June 6th, 1944 to fight for Freedom. We will show and share with you Normandy as no one has ever done yet. We have the expertise, the proficient guides, the best team based here in the USA and in Normandy near St-Mere-Eglise, one of the first town liberated on June 6th, 1944. This journey will transport you into the past to live a unique and incomparable ... Experience.

Airborne All the way...

D-Day Tours of Normandy

Visit normandy in full immersion on a unique guided tour.

With this program we have designed a New Way To Visit Normandy

One Tour , many options to relive History with us.

Photos, Video will give you a taste of the way you will experience Normandy battlefields

We are please to share with you  our passion about History

NEVER BEFORE, YOU WERE PROPOSED TO TRAVEL IN THIS WAY.

BACK IN TIME...

Let's go with us using original pathways, wearing replica of paratrooper uniform, spend night at same places like in June 1944, feeling the sensation and emotion, living in a French landscape, small group of 8 to 20 persons, surrounded by reenactors with their  jeeps and period vehicles. All the best for your D'DAY Normandy Tour experience.

Normandy is the best place for immersion for the WWII HISTORY enthusiasts.

The French hedgerows, the small corn fields, the villages still with fighting traces, all remain the same. While travelling, in your paratrooper uniform, and not meeting modern vehicles for a while, the tiny roads surrounded by giant hedgerows will push you back into the past ... and we know your imagination will do the rest ... you'll get the thrill.

HISTORY HAS NEVER BEEN AS LIVING AS WITH US.

Full immersion..., with d-day memory tour, you will experience an unforgettable adventure. immersed in the heart of normandy, in the region of sainte-mere-eglise, you will travel back in time during the liberation of europe in the summer of 1944. equipped with the same uniforms as the american soldiers wore the day they landed on the coast of france, you will re-live their story using only the supplies they were given..

IMMERSION IS THE OPERATIVE WORD HERE.

Enjoy the normandy countryside, you will have the assistance of a history expert to guide you across d-day battlefields. in our reenactour program this unique experience requires members to be both physically and mentally prepared to adapt to similar unpredictable situations the soldiers encountered in 1944. at certain times during this trip, a full immersion has been planned to help the participants to fully visualize history. visits to an exceptional museums will also be part of this unique trip. to assure a full immersion in this extraordinary time, your “platoon leader” will guide you and your group to different places unknown by the public. there will be moments where you will have to find your path by yourself using the same materials and map..

YOU WANT TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME ?

We arrange the trip for you., embrace history..., from the time you register to your actual departure, you will receive many pieces of information explaining your mission. just like the young soldiers enlisted in this war, you will experience their preparation as if it was your own piece of history. this exclusive trip is not intended to be a “war-game” or a game of paintball. you will use the same paths and walk the same grounds the soldiers marched in 1944, where courageous and selfless men shed their blood and lost their lives in the name of freedom. it is with great respect that you will explore each historical sites and will embrace history. now that you are ready to embark in this inspirational journey, we invite you to read the program that awaits you..

WE WILL LEAD YOU TO SOME PLACES UNKNOWN  BY PUBLIC.

You will trace the footsteps of heroes....

You discover the mission that you will perform during your stay in Normandy. Your area of operation will be from Sainte Mere Eglise to Omaha Beach, following the same pathways that were tramped by the 'GI’s' on the D-Day and the week after.

Now it is your turn to feel the same emotions crossing the towns of Carentan, Ravenoville, Chef-du-Pont and other historical sites, such as 'La Fiere' bridge spanning the 'Merderet' river' or 'Brecourt Manor'.

This trip is more than just a destination. With your team, you will return to the past in Normandy where young allies have shed their blood to defend Freedom. We are proud to guide you through History, that began on June 6, 1944.

YOU ARE AN ACTOR

With our unique program, history will never be boring., a new way to learn history....

We have invented a special concept to visit the Normandy Battlefields, today there are a lot of travel businesses allowing people to travel in Normandy and it is good to keep History alive. However, we want to be different, DDMT is a US based Company . We truly propose the ingredients in order to relive History, to feel, understand, and connect with the places where battles and fights occurred for freedom. 

Many of you have watched the WWII movies depicting the combats who took place during the D-DAY June 6, 1944. It is with the same conditions that we bring you into the past for few days. This experience will be one and only who will create your best memories.

WE WANT TO BE DIFFERRENT

A new way to travel in normandy....

From the moment we come to pick you up at our rendezvous point, until we will say goodbye to you after having lived together for a few days. We will live as we were in June 1944. It is with this concept that we want to make you understand the history of D-Day. We define many itineraries, with always in mind the will to visit places full of authenticity. Of course we will also visit popular sites such as museums, monuments, and of course the shops ... But what we want to show you through this experience, are the unknown accessible places to those who make a traditional tour . Yes D-Day Memory Tour is just different and unique, in a word, you do not need us to visit the museums, but to discover the battlefields in complete immersion: we are your solution.

WE DON'T DO THINGS HALFWAY. EVERYTHING IS AUTHENTIC INCLUDING YOUR FAVORITE LUXURY HOTEL, NOW REPLACED BY A CHARMING MANOIR.

Authenticity..., is why you choose us.

You chose us  to make your travel different. As part of your stay in Normandy, you will have the opportunity to discover tremendous and authentic places. Our concept is to transport you back in time and what is more immersive than to take advantage of unusual places such as castles, manors, and farms of Normandy. For those who thrive for even more sensations, we can also implement an American military camp such as those used by the soldiers in Normandy in June 1944.

THOUSANDS MEN...

Never in history, in such a small area and in such a short time, have so many men had to show initiative, courage, sacrifice, and determination to achieve the objective of victory.

On the night of June 5 to 6, 1944, the huge Allied fleet leaving the English ports to Normandy, 1,200 warships and 5,700 transport ships included. Ultimately, it is planned to land over several weeks about 2 million men not counting thousands of tons of equipment. On D-DAY it is 156,000 men who land on the Normandy soil.

In the American sector, 13,000 men, two divisions, as well as, the 82nd and 101st US Airborne are responsible for ensuring the west flank of the landing and hold the access roads to Utah Beach where the 4th US Infantry Division must land at 7:30.  

Around 835 c-47 will be engaged to participate in the dropping of the 13,000 American paratroopers of the 101 Airborne and 82nd Airborne in the area of Sainte Mere Eglise and Sainte Marie du Mont close to Utah beach.

Slightly less than 150,000 men of the 7th Army are stationed in Normandy and about 50,000 in the landing zone. Near the beaches, a single armored division, the 21st, southeast of Caen, and six infantry divisions.

In Cotentin peninsula close to St Mere Eglise and Utah Beach they are 12,500 91th DIV and 4,000

6 DV German Paratrooper.

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My Favorite Travel Memories

I was bitten by the travel bug at a very young age. My first overseas trip was at age 7 (to Hong Kong) and the tally now stands at 88 countries (as at January 2019) across six continents. That equals quite a few terabytes of memory I guess! The breadth and depth of the travel memories I’ve amassed through the years have been amazing and I cherish them more than anything (well, almost!). From sailing around the Whitsunday Islands in Australia to hiking around the lunar landscapes of the Atacama desert, swimming with sharks in Malaysia, meeting the world’s greatest chef, floating in a frozen lake in Finnish Lapland or witnessing a breathtaking sunset at Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Scroll down this timeline to view some of my favourite travel memories and click on any link to read more about the experience(s) – the quotes in the captions are excerpts from the related blog post.

Five-month round-the-world trip

This photo brings back many fond memories. It was taken during the first leg (Amsterdam to Hong Kong) of my five-month round-the-world trip in 2008 as the plane flew past the coast of Estonia. I’ve called this photo “The Moment” because it symbolises the start of a life-changing journey that began in 2008 and which led me onto a new and exciting path as a travel blogger.

Read about the trip that changed my life .

Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex

Swimming with sharks at Lang Tengah island, Malaysia. “I was out snorkelling on my own and a single barracuda and some parrot fish kept me company throughout. I got to see the big shark – it swam past, just five meters or so away, and strangely, I just stared and enjoyed the moment.”

Read about my trip to Lang Tengah Island .

The wonders of Angkor Wat

Visiting the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. “As we reached the top, the heavy rain seized for a moment and we got to enjoy the fantastic views over the Angkor Wat complex. At that moment, I didn’t care that I was completely drenched and that my shoes were flooded up and covered in thick mud, the view of the misty, jungle-covered hillsides, the broad plains below with their mosaic-like rice fields and the majestic towers of Angkor Wat just breaking through the tree-tops was simply breathtaking.”

Read about my visit to Angkor .

Adventures in Whitsunday Islands

Whitehaven Beach in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands. “The beach is a wide arc with an inlet on one end, with sand so white, I needed my sunnies to protect my eyes from the glare. The sea was an astounding spectrum of turquoise and blue.”

Read about my adventures in the Whitsunday Islands .

Bewitched in Bora Bora

Bora Bora is everything I thought it would be… and more. I’ve seen pictures of it in countless publications, documentaries and travel programmes but it’s not till you’re actually here that you begin to fathom just how magical this place is. I mean, I’ve been to many places around the world that have similar surroundings but Bora Bora just has, let’s call it, the ‘X-factor’.

Read about my trip to Bora Bora .

Mysteries of Easter Island

“It still is very much a mystery why these statues were built [on Easter Island] and how the locals managed to erect such huge statues (the largest are more than 20 meters long) and haul them many miles from the quarry to the ahu. Various theories were introduced during the next few days but I like the one that says that aliens created them during their stay on Earth.”

Read about the mysteries of Easter Island .

The spectacular bus ride across the Andes

When everyone was back on board, the bus continued on its journey…..and what a journey it was! Lunar landscapes, multi-coloured rock faces, gigantic volcanoes, dark blue lagoons, lush oases and towering sand dunes more or less sum it up. The 10-hour bus ride from San Pedro de Atacama in Chile, across the Andes, to Salta in northern Argentina brought us past all these features AND MORE! There were times, as I looked out the window, that I thought I was watching some sort of science fiction movie as the bus sped along, as the landscapes were so surreal, so unearthly.

Read about this spectacular bus ride across the Andes.

Adventures in the Atacama Desert

Valle de la Luna in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. “The colourful valley spread out below us while the Andes formed an impressive backdrop. As the sun slowly dipped below the horizon, the colours of the valley changed from ochre to a bright orangy-red. The shadows of the Salt mountains grew longer and soon enveloped the valley and reached the feet of the Andes. From there, the shadows rose up the flanks of the Andes. It was so magical and so surreal that I had to pinch myself to convince myself that I was actually witnessing this spectacle.”

Read about things to do in the Atacama Desert .

Patagonia: Home of the Gods

Patagonia is indeed a rugged and daunting place. It’s a huge area that’s divided by countless channels, fjords, ice-fields, glaciers and the southern end of the mighty Andes mountains, making large parts of the region quite inaccessible. Then there’s the extreme weather. The wind is relentless and can bring with it rain, hail and snow at any time of the day throughout the year.

Read about my tour of Patagonia .

A glorious day at Da Adolfo

On my trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, I stumbled upon Da Adolfo, a beach restaurant and had the most wonderful day there! What a gem!

Read about my day at Da Adolfo .

My first skydive!

My first and only skydive! “I used to have nightmares involving an endless fall into an abyss. This was exactly what it felt like. The adrenaline rushed through my body in waves and I felt numb.”

Read about my skydive in Costa Brava .

Dining at El Celler de Can Roca

Our 15-course lunch kicked off with an excellent cava and caramelised olives (stuffed with anchovies) served hanging in the branches of a bonsai tree. There was no serpent tempting us to take a bite, nor did I feel like Adam (or Eve) but it was a brilliant metaphor. The olives hanging in the tree were an invitation to partake in a meal of ethereal delights.

Read about my unforgettable meal at El Celler de Can Roca .

Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage

One evening after dinner, one of the deck crew came running into the lounge and excitedly told us to look outside. As we opened the windows, I noticed the ship slowing. I looked out and was treated to scenes no one will easily forget. In the distance, we saw several pods of humpback whales lunging: coming up from the deep with their mouths open and gobbling up the herring near the surface. As they breached the surface, they snapped their jaws close and disappeared into the water.

Read about my cruise through the Inside Passage of Alaska .

Meeting the world’s greatest chef!

Ferran Adriá is considered by many to be the world’s greatest chef. In the past decade, his three-star Michelin restaurant El Bulli, near the Costa Brava town of Roses, was voted the world’s best five times over and won a dazzling array of accolades. He single-handedly transformed the culinary landscape in Spain and introduced a multi-sensory culinary experience that was unique anywhere in the world.

Read about my meeting with Ferran Adriá .

Hot-air balloon flight over Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum, Jordan. “The balloon rose quickly to a height of 3,000 feet and I was stunned! The scenery that unfolded was absolutely breathtaking! Strangely enough, I didn’t experience any fear (like I usually would from great heights). The surreal landscapes below and the soft breeze in my face kept me occupied I guess and I felt perfectly safe.”

Read about my hot-air balloon flight over Wadi Rum .

Mesmerising visit to Petra

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan (image courtesy of Jordan Tourism). “In the square directly in front of the Treasury, hundreds of candles cast a warm glow on the faces of the people who had come to experience Petra by night and to listen to a Bedouin musical performance. The crowd’s excited chatter quickly dissipated when a Bedouin man appeared. He took out a flute from his pocket and within moments mesmerised the crowd with his hypnotic tunes.”

Read about my mesmerising visit to Petra at night .

Floating in the Dead Sea

There it was! I stood at the edge of the cliff and marvelled at the scenery. It was one of those unforgettable travel moments. A place I’ve read and heard so much about and finally… I’m here at the Dead Sea ! Stretching from below me to the distant horizon was its blue expanse, famous the world over for the ‘floating in the Dead Sea’ experience, but also for being the lowest point on Earth (the ‘sea’ is 420m or 1,400ft below sea level), its extraordinarily high level of salination (it’s more than 8 times saltier than the average ocean) and for its numerous mentions in the Bible.

Read about my Dead Sea floating experience .

Sleeping in the Snow Hotel in Finnish Lapland

Each year in late-November, a thousand truck-loads of snow and massive blocks of ice carved out of a nearby river are used to create a winter wonderland like no other: the Snow Village in Finnish Lapland. Situated in Lainio, deep in the forests near the ski resorts of Ylläs and Levi, the Snow Village is a place where local snow and ice sculptors let their creativity and skills run wild and the result is simply phenomenal!

Read about my stay at the Snow Village .

Ice-floating experience in Finnish Lapland

Floating in an icy pool in a frozen lake in Finnish Lapland. “I closed my eyes. Tiny snowflakes drifted onto my face. I tried to register a sound but there were none. Just silence. My body felt weightless, like I was hovering in mid-air, yet I knew I wasn’t. It was a strangely soothing feeling as I felt my muscles quite literally unwind, from my fingers right down to my toes. The sensation of total relaxation surprised me, considering where I was at that very moment..”

Read about my ice-floating experience in Finnish Lapland .

Seeing the northern lights

Once outside, I was greeted by the most magical sight I’d ever seen. Long curtains of light seemed to descend from the dark sky in hues of green, yellow and pink. They moved slowly in a series of swirls, performing a sensual dance in the sky. I was simply awestruck.

Read about my experience seeing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland .

Exploring Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro. “The beaches in Rio like Copacabana and Ipanema are famous the world over. Any city that has such gorgeous beaches at its doorstep has a big plus in my book! And Rio is absolutely blessed in this respect. The beaches are fabulous and the people-watching is unparalleled.”

Check out my photos of Rio de Janeiro .

An unforgettable week in Emilia-Romagna

With its forest-clad mountains, endless beaches along the Adriatic coast, historic towns such as Bologna, Modena, Parma and Ravenna, world-famous automotive industry (think Ferrari, Ducati and Lamborghini), colourful festivals and terrific cuisine, Emilia Romagna has a lot to offer visitors. Despite its numerous attractions, the region remains relatively off-the-beaten-path for many visitors to Italy.

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My first solo road trip

I finally made it onto the highway and in no time, I was whizzing past the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city. Melbourne’s imposing skyline faded below the horizon as I headed further afield. My pangs of fear had quickly changed to excitement. Here I was, in the car on my own, with a lady’s voice as my guide, and my iPhone was belting out my favourite songs! How awesome is that?

Read about my first solo road trip in Victoria, Australia.

Cruising around the Galapagos Islands

After my first day on the islands, I was really happy that I decided to go. The Galapagos Islands are truly magical – from the pristine beaches and spectacular sunsets to the vast diversity of unique flora and fauna, the islands were simply breathtaking. In addition, it opened my eyes even further to the fragility of our ecosystem and the importance of care and conservation.

Read about my experiences on the Galapagos Islands .

In the Mashpi cloud forests of Ecuador

I fell asleep in the van at a certain point and when I opened my eyes, I found myself in a mysterious, mist-shrouded forest with giant anthuriums, mosses and towering trees. The car soon came to a halt and as the mist cleared, I spotted a futuristic-looking building with large windows, almost completely encapsulated by the forest. This was the Mashpi Lodge! Situated on a ridge 900 meters high and overlooking a broad valley, the lodge was designed as a cocoon of luxury in the clouds.

Read about my stay at the Mashpi Lodge .

Wildlife encounters at Phinda Game Reserve

Someone in the van yelled “STOP” and the driver hit the brakes. We trained our eyes on the patches of tall grass that lined the road, alert for any movement. Several moments later, we saw the grass shift ever so gently again. Binoculars were whipped out of bags and as we zoomed in, we noticed a sleek body with distinctive spots, striding confidently through the grass. Our first wildlife encounter was of a cheetah!

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Rejuvenation in Vorarlberg

What I saw, as I opened my eyes, surprised me. It wasn’t as though I’d been led blindfolded down this road. I’d seen this scenery before. What surprised me was how vivid everything looked: the bright green meadows that stretched out before me, the towering granite peaks in the distance that glistened in the morning sun and the thin veil of mist that cloaked the foothills of the mountains. The silence remained but I felt very much at ease now, as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

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Helicopter tour of Cape Town

The brand new, futuristic-looking Airbus helicopter gleamed in the late afternoon sun – we were so lucky with the weather! We climbed into the helicopter, buckled up and put on our noise-cancelling headphones. I was so excited I could scream!! Haha! We were soon airborne and the breathtaking views unfolded as soon as we left the ground!

Read about my helicopter tour of Cape Town .

Road trip in Brazil

At the height of its wealth in the 18th/19th centuries, Ouro Preto was the capital of Minas Gerais and attracted artists and scholars from around Brazil and Europe. These days, its rich colonial past can still be observed, particularly in its ornate churches. Decorated in gold and featuring sculptures by the famous artist Aleijadinho, these 18th/19th century churches are literally breathtaking. I couldn’t take photos inside the churches but believe me when I say that I have seldom seen such incredible baroque interiors, all draped in gold!

Read about my road trip on the Estrada Real in Brazil .

Matera – Italy’s ancient cave city

I walked up the cobble-stoned road towards the Cathedral square. Ahead of me, I could see the towering Cathedral, cloaked in the warm, pinkish glow of the setting sun. Several people stood at the edge of the road, staring ahead in silence. Curious, I stopped to look at what they were staring at. As soon as my mind could register what I was seeing, I gasped. My audible reaction was met with smiles by the others standing there. In front of me was one of the most extraordinary towns I’ve ever laid my eyes on: Matera .

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Feeling like a rock star in Monaco

After a short wait, I was ushered into a van which brought me to the helipad. It was a swift seven-minute flight but the views were stunning and while I sat in the helicopter, I chuckled at the thought of arriving in Monaco like a rock star!

Read about my visit to Monaco .

On the frozen canals of Amsterdam

A cold front that originated in Siberia brought howling winds and bone-chilling temperatures to Western Europe in early-March. Nicknamed the ‘Beast from the East’, the cold front resulted in freezing temperatures that lasted about a week. Daily reports in the media kept everyone informed on the state of the ice around the country, and as soon as the authorities gave the green light, ice-skating marathons were organised and people all over the country took to the ice.

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Safari at Gondwana Game Reserve

The light was fading quickly but we were determined to find them. Our guide expertly manoeuvered the jeep around a tight bend and stopped. Silence reigned as the dust settled. I surveyed the surrounding bushes before turning my gaze to the mountains, bathed in a soft pink light, in the far distance. We sat in silence when suddenly, we heard the crack of a twig. He came, slowly but surely, into view and we gasped in awe. The lion casually strolled past us, seemingly without a care in the world.

Read about my safari at Gondwana Private Game Reserve in South Africa.

Seeing Mount Everest

The plane broke through a layer of clouds and the peaks of the Himalayas, glistening in the morning sun, were immediately visible. I pinched myself as we approached the mountains. It felt so surreal! I reminded myself that I was looking at the view from my plane window of the Himalayas – the highest mountains in the world! It was a dream come true!

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Exploring Kathmandu

Strolling in the streets of Kathmandu is a crazy, multi-sensory experience. The colours, scents of spices, temples, shrines, flags, honking taxis, cyclists, rickshaws and the odd cow greet you as you explore the city.

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A stunning sunset in Kuala Lumpur

It was a very cloudy day so I wasn’t expecting much in terms of the sunset but as the sun retreated below the horizon, the colours changed gradually, and then dramatically. The result was a surreal urban landscape, with a plethora of towers framed by a blazing red sky! The lights from the surrounding buildings, streets and traffic below looked like a sea of shimmering gems. It was perhaps the most incredible view of Kuala Lumpur I’d ever seen!

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An indulgent weekend at Lanzerac Wine Estate

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Chilling in style at Constance Prince Maurice

The first thing that struck me was how beautiful the landscaping was, with pristine lawns, shady trees and elegant palms. We were greeted by the front desk staff with big smiles and a cocktail in the breezy lobby. Just ahead was a gorgeous infinity pool which seemed to spill over into the lagoon.

Read about my stay at Constance Prince Maurice .

Road trip around Réunion Island

Réunion Island is located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and southwest of the island nation of Mauritius. Known for Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and its breathtaking mountains and calderas, Réunion Island is home to an incredible diversity of landscapes and micro-climates, a melting pot of cultures, bustling towns and stunning beaches.

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Cruising the Danube River with Avalon Waterways

When I was invited to join an eight-day Active & Discovery Danube River cruise with Avalon Waterways from Budapest (Hungary) to Linz (Austria), I didn’t hesitate for a moment. It turned out to be, arguably, the best river cruise I’d ever been on! A bold statement I know but I say this based on my prior experiences and how impressed I am with Avalon Waterways.

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The spectacular Jewel at Changi Airport

When I first saw pictures of Jewel, a spectacular mall at Changi Airport in Singapore, I gasped! The image of a massive dome and a vortex-like waterfall surrounded by a lush tropical forest seemed absolutely surreal, like something out of a science fiction movie. I knew, there and then, that I had to see this with my own eyes!

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There are so many travel memory ideas out there! I left home over 15 years ago and have made many memories in destinations worldwide. Over the years, I’ve discovered the best (and worst) ways to make a great travel memory. In this post, I want to share the best ways this digital nomad has found to make travel memories that won’t fade!

When you travel from country to country, buying a souvenir in every place is tempting. But any digital nomad will tell you that you quickly end up with more than you can carry.

One part of living a successful nomadic lifestyle is traveling light. So in this post, I want to explore alternatives to buying souvenirs that will still call up your favorite travel memories of all the places you’ve been.

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After visiting so many places, it’s easy for the memories to start to merge. But unfortunately, many traditional ways of documenting your travels won’t work for digital nomads because they involve collecting too much stuff, and most of us want to travel light.

Forget about collecting all your tickets, maps, and tourist guides. Collecting souvenirs of any kind means traveling with them forever! But there are some excellent alternatives to make travel memories without compromising luggage space.

Digitizing your souvenirs is a great way to keep your travel memories forever without taking up any space in your bag. Just take a photo of that map, of the guide around, or just of your ticket stubs.

Rather than taking a boring shot of a ticket on a desk, take a photo of the ticket with the place in the background.

Take photos of your

• Entry Ticket stubs
• Plane tickets

Documenting your travels pays off years later when you struggle to remember where you’ve been and what you’ve done. Turn your phone’s gallery into a memory museum, and your travel memories will always be there to reminisce with.

You can also document your travels in other ways without adding weight to your bags. For example, create a written travel record for your travel memories. But that doesn’t mean keeping a travel journal at the bottom of your bag.

• Digital Travel Journal Use a running document on your laptop, an app, or notes on your phone to keep a journal.
• Tweet Your Travels Use Twitter to Document Your Travel Experiences
• Photo Albums Your phone already does a great job of creating albums, but to make them genuinely searchable, check out Google Photos
• Create Travel Video Logs Making videos create the best travel memories. Upload them to YouTube and share them instantly
• Send Postcards To Friends & Family Take Photos of them (both sides) before you send them.
• Letter Write a regular travel letter (or email) to yourself.
• Google Maps Rather than using a travel pinboard, pin all your travel destinations on Google Maps.
• Travel Blog Create a travel blog to document your nomadic life – and maybe make some money too!
• Instagram You don’t have to emulate those travel Instagram accounts with perfect images; make real pictures to remember how it was.

After traveling from country to country for a few years, it can become easy to settle into your routine of finding a place to stay, finding a place to work, and going through your everyday routine. When this happens, remember why you wanted to travel or be a digital nomad in the first place – To see the world.

If you’re anything like me, you want to travel to see the world and, more importantly, experience everything the world offers. It has more to offer us travelers than a laptop in another cafe. Don’t let the only thing that changes in your life be the view out of the window.

By trying to have at least one entirely new experience at every destination you travel to, you will forever remember that place for it.

On my trip to Henan, China, one of my favorite travel memories was experiencing The Shaolin Temple.

I’ve walked around hundreds of temples in Asia, Tibetan temples, Laotian temples, and even a temple on a deserted island in the middle of a vast lake. However, the Shaolin Temple is different because it’s home to the Shaolin monks, a band of warrior monks practicing kung fu. I had been obsessed with them ever since I was a child.

In numerous documentaries, I’d seen them training around the temple, hitting their makeshift punching bags. So when I traveled to Shaolin, I wanted to experience what they experience daily rather than just walking around the temple.

I ran up the mountain as they do every morning, practiced kung fu on the temple grounds, and hit those punching bags. It was, for me, an unforgettable experience.

Not every experience has to be something you’ve wanted to do from childhood, but having an experience outside your regular daily routine will solidify that travel memory for you.

• Water rafting
• Bungee Jump
• Compete in a surfing competition
• Trekking/Climbing
• Eating Something Special
• Private Island
• Massage or Spa Day
• Museum or Gallery

Experiences are an excellent memory maker because they are something that you can always look back on. But learning something new keeps the travel memory alive. Learning a new skill or habit can remind you of that time and place every day.

Just before the pandemic hit I was in India, up north in Dharamshala. The views were, of course, unforgettable, being on the Himalayas. Watching the clouds roll in over the mountains every afternoon was a mysterious experience. But I was doing more there than looking down on the planet, and drinking tea with Tibetan monks, I was learning a skill.

I started learning Tibetan in 2015 before traveling to Nepal. It was hard going, even for an experienced language learner like me. I came back from Nepal determined to become conversational. And after 4 years of consistent online classes, I wanted to really up my skills, so I enrolled in a Tibetan language school in India.

Although the views really were some of the most spectacular I’ve ever seen, the memory of Dharamshala is forever connected to my ability to speak Tibetan.

Of course, you don’t need to set out to learn a new language to make a memory of a travel destination. It could be something that you learn in a single afternoon like how to make a local dish. You can take that with you for the rest of your life and every time you make it, where ever you are in the world, you’ll be reminded.

• Cooking Learn to cook at least one dish from every place you travel to. There’s nothing wrong with eating out alone but your family will love you for it too!
• Language Language learning opportunities are everywhere when you’re traveling
• Yoga The yoga I first learned in Bali, I still practice today. It’s one of the best ways to stay healthy as a digital nomad
• Taichi When I practice taichi I always remember Beijing
• Meditation Learning some meditation would be a great memory to take with you
• Martial Arts Muaythai in Thailand, kung fu in China, BJJ in Brazil or boxing in Cuba
• Sport Learn a new sport while you travel, what are the locals playing?
• Style of Painting/Drawing As you travel, different places have different styles, what could you learn there?
• Craft Travel to Japan and learn origami, or Tangka in Tibet

Small Reminders That Won’t Weigh You Down

OK OK, so I said no souvenirs, but sometimes you just can’t resist!

In fact, over the years I’ve created some ways to get around buying souvenirs that won’t become a burden. The last thing you want is to be that guy with their suitcase wide open at check-in, looking for something to throw out because he’s over the weight limit!

So you either want something that is very light and small or something which you don’t have to take with you.

• Send it to your next destination
• Send it to family or friends
• Send it to a P.O. box
• Something very small & light
• Something you need anyway

If like me, you travel back to the same place every year, you can buy souvenirs and send them there. Next time you go back, they’ll be there waiting for you.

This does require a bit of forethought however, you may need to set up a P.O box at the local post office or ask a local friend to receive the packages for you.

Another option is to send them to a family member or friend back home. It’s also the perfect way to stay in touch with the people who mean the most to you.

My wife loves buying fridge magnets of the places we’ve traveled to. They all get sent to China and when we are there they get put up on the fridge.

Is it necessary? No. But going to the fridge a few times each day, it’s nice to remember the meal we had by the Mekong River or the time we spent in Hong Kong.

The only problem with sending things to a future destination is you don’t have that memory with you most of the time. This is why I like to find things that I need anyway. I buy clothes where ever I am and every time I wear them I can remember the place I bought them.

• Fridge Magnets You can find these absolutely everywhere when you travel
• Collect Money Some countries don’t let you take money out of the country, make sure you can before you travel
• Stones/Sand Again, some places don’t allow you to take natural scenery away, check before you do!
• Shells Take the sound of the sea with you
• Clothes You have to buy clothes anyway, why not create a travel memory with them
• Tea Sit and remember your travels with a cup of tea
• Coffee Buy some coffee and start your day with a travel memory
• Phone Case You’ll find some creative phone cases on your travels, it’s a nice way to keep a memory alive.

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Only a few artists in country music could get away with calling their tour “Standing Room Only,” knowing that each night they’re sure to play to a packed house even when they visit NHL and NBA arenas.

Tim McGraw, who made good on that promise as fans were crammed up to the rafters Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena, is certainly one of those stars. A reliable hit-maker on his own — and with his wife, Faith Hill, since the 1990s — McGraw showed that he’s a vital performer four decades into his career.

Dressed in appropriately tight jeans and a black Henley, McGraw, 56, looked almost eerily ageless. Thankfully, his voice has remained just as youthful.

Country music shows tend to be arena rock shows in disguise and McGraw’s opening, “Truck Yeah,” didn’t do much to dispel that notion. The high-octane start worked, though, and the crowd immediately leapt to its feet and stayed there all night long.

The rocking start was sustained with “Southern Voice” before things took a decidedly country turn with “All I Want Is A Life,” off McGraw’s 1996 platinum album “All I Want.” That one might have been a deep cut for the surprising number of young folks in the crowd, but the strong contingent of millennials and boomers roared their approval.

McGraw was there to please, and he sent the crowd into a frenzy with his spot-on rendition of “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John. It’s an easy song to butcher but McGraw proved just how well his voice has been preserved by nailing every note.

Many fans might have traded in the Nelly cover “Over and Over” for another classic (such as the sadly missing “Don’t Take the Girl”) but there were still plenty of chances for McGraw to walk down memory lane, like with his 2002 hit “Watch the Wind Blow By.”

His new music turned out to be just as crowd-pleasing. New single “One Bad Habit” had a driving kinetic energy that signaled McGraw hasn’t lost his ear for country’s poppier side. Power ballad “Standing Room Only,” the title track from his 2023 album, proved it deserved to be the tour’s namesake.

The show moved briskly, efficiently even, without ever really feeling rushed. Before you knew it, McGraw had dazzled with old hit “Red Ragtop,” the iconic “I Like It, I Love It” and wrapped things up with “Real Good Man.”

If that had been it, most fans would have probably gone home just happy. After all, how often is it that you get to see a legend of the game still healthy and happy 30 years after his first hit album debuted?

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It was clear McGraw wanted to leave the crowd with some positivity and he accomplished that with “Humble and Kind,” his 2016 song by Lori McKenna, and “Live Like You Were Dying,” his megahit from 2004.

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