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I'm a full-time writer and storyteller on a mission to inspire, motivate, and entertain through the art of words.

From the first time I entered a writing competition as an 8-year-old, it was my dream to be a writer. Over the following years—OK, decades—I tried to break into journalism, stand-up comedy, and travel writing before finally taking the leap during the pandemic, selling my business, and pursuing this dream full-time.

These days, my work spans corporate gigs, personal projects, major publications, and everything in between. I have even written two books. Whatever the platform or audience, I love telling stories.

I've also gathered plenty of real-life content, having visited a whopping 107 countries despite my mother advising against visiting many of them.

More than anything, I get a thrill from using the written word to educate, entertain, and connect with others on a deeper level.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

Maya Angelou

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I've been to 107 countries. Italy and Mexico are great, but these 5 underrated destinations should be on your travel radar.

I was immediately captivated by the fairy-tale appearance of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Walking the cobblestoned streets within the fortress-like walls of the old city transported me back to medieval times. The city is small enough to explore on foot, and there's plenty to entertain history and architecture enthusiasts. Enjoying a coffee or a beer in the Town Hall Square while people watching is a highlight of my European travels. Although many people visit Tallinn as a day trip from
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I brought my 73-year-old mother-in-law to Nashville. I was worried about the city's party reputation, but we found many ways to have fun.

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I live in Australia with my Texan wife, but we head to the US every year to visit her parents.

On each trip, we add a mini vacation with her mother. For our latest one, we spent
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I visited Dollywood for the first time. It was easier to enjoy, less commercial, and more thrilling than Disney parks.

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Although we love our Disney trips, my wife and I recently changed things up by heading to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Our trip to the Dolly Parton theme park was thril
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An Emotional Pilgrimage to the Site of My Grandparents' Suffering

An Emotional Pilgrimage to the Site of My Grandparents' Suffering

The warmth of the spring sunshine couldn't thaw the chill in my heart as I walked the grounds where my grandparents endured endless suffering decades ago. Auschwitz was never spoken of at home; the name reawakened terrible memories too dark for words. But I needed to see this place. I wanted to try to glimpse the hell they managed to survive if only to understand their remarkable resilience better.

Standing before the cruel lie
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Bhutan's Symphony of Harmony Changed My Perspective on Life

Bhutan's Symphony of Harmony Changed My Perspective on Life

I'm gripping the armrest tightly as I take deep, calming breaths. I have been on hundreds of flights, experienced severe turbulence countless times, and even an aborted landing, but I have never been this nervous. The person next to me is wearing a colorful robe, and I am temporarily distracted by its intricate patterns until he leans across and reminds me we are attempting to land at one of the most dangerous airports in the world. My
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Moonshine and Melodies or How A City Slicker Became A Country Music Fan

Moonshine and Melodies or How A City Slicker Became A Country Music Fan

There I was, wearing my new Johnny Cash t-shirt and cowboy boots, holding a glass of moonshine, and singing along to Zac Bryan in a poorly attempted southern drawl. The unlikely transformation was complete. I was a Country Music convert — and damn proud of it.

Growing up in the 80s and 90s in Melbourne, Australia, there was no country music. It was all about pub bands — beer, bands, and sticky floors. Rock, grunge, punk, a
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I've traveled to 4 continents with my twin boys. Here's how I plan trips that we'll all love.


• I've always loved traveling and wanted to pass that love on to my twin boys.
• My sons, my wife, and I plan our vacations together and have traveled to four continents.
• Here's how we plan our vacations together to make sure we all have a good time.

To say I'm obsessed with travel is an understatement.

While I didn't have the opportunity to travel before graduating from college, I've since made up for it: I've visited 105 countries, worked for various travel companies, and spent a lot of t
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I've been to 105 countries. Here are the 5 most important things I've learned about travel.

I was 21 when I went overseas for the first time. I immediately fell in love with travel and set a target of visiting 100 countries before I turned 50. I did it by the time I was 45. Receiving my trophy in the airport in Kyiv. I grew up in Australia, which made overseas travel a significant financial and time commitment. As a result, all my childhood vacations were domestic. It wasn't until I was 21 that I traveled abroad for the first time. After saving enough money, I visited Hawaii for 10 day
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I planned a Disney World trip with my twins and had to delay it for 3 years. At 16, I worried they wouldn't enjoy it, but they loved every minute.

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In 2018 when my twin sons were 11, my wife and I took them to Disneyland. They loved taking in the characters, the shows, the rides, and the food. They ended the day in matching Disney T-shirts and Goofy hats — we'd created Disney fans for life.

At least, that's what I'd hoped.

As a theme-park enthusiast, when thinking about our next trip, I decided I wanted to spend a week in Orlando, Flo
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We honeymooned in Costa Rica during the rainy season and it was the best decision. We had discounted massages, quiet meals, and customized tours.

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I had always wanted to visit Costa Rica, so without much thought, my wife and I booked flights to visit the popular town of La Fortuna for our honeymoon in late September. When I