Adam's Passport

03/07/2024

Layovers.
When picking out flights for an upcoming adventure, look at all the possible connection cities on all the routes offered through as many airlines as you can. Basically… look at every single option given to you.
While prices may be a bit higher on some, they may offer you a chance to visit somewhere you hadn’t really thought about before. When I was booking my trip to Eastern Africa last year I found a flight with a 32 hour layover in Qatar and instantly snatched it up! And I am so glad I did because I loved every minute of my time there!
Some airlines even offer up to a 1-7 day extended stay in certain cities at no additional cost to you (airline cost that is…) Example: When traveling on a transatlantic IcelandAir flight, you can add a stop in Iceland itself for up to 7 days with no additional airline costs to your ticket! Score!! Lots of airlines offer something similar, and there are many cities all over the globe that offer free city tours to people on extended layovers…
So to wrap this up… always look at every option you have when you are looking at flights. You never know what you could find!

11/06/2023

Street photography… Before I left for this trip I got the new iPhone. I don’t know why, but I just couldn’t stop taking “random” photos with it! Now I’ve been an iPhone user for years, but the new camera system on it just blows me away! I think I ended up taking more photos with it than I did my real camera! Well, maybe not, but still!😂 Just thought I would share a couple of these random shots from the last two weeks!

10/29/2023

This cracked me up!! Why… because I’m that friend 😂 Have any of you done really long walks? Maybe not like this, or maybe you have done longer!?

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10/25/2023

It’s places like this that make the question “out of everywhere that you’ve been, which has been your favorite?” impossible to answer… there is magic in every corner of our earth, all you have to do is look ❤️

10/19/2023

Scenes from the Nile… There’s nothing quite like being somewhere that you’ve always heard and read about. From it being the longest river in the world at just over 4,100 miles long, to the stories in the Bible and so on. I cruised for 5 days exploring simply incredible sights along each mile. I’ll get to those places a little later, but I wanted to share some of my favorites that I took directly from the ship.

10/16/2023

I have always loved history. Traveling allows me to walk in the footstep’s of those who have changed the world, built the early civilizations which molded our very existence, and shaped the beliefs of so many souls who have walked this earth. Egypt holds all of those to a degree that few other places can, and it was a dream come true to be able to experience over 3,000 miles of this breathtaking country. We’ll revisit often, but I wanted to share some favorites of where i stepped foot first, Cairo.

10/15/2023

This was too funny not to share!! How many have you broken!?🫣😂

How many have you broken?

10/01/2023

Scenes from the street… no matter where I am, I love just taking random photos from the street. Everyday life, everyday people, and everyday moments. I just snap and worry about finding the right photo later on. Here are some of my favorite “random” life photos…

09/28/2023

Aahhh… the carry on! One of those must have’s and if it’s not packed right, you might be in for a long flight! What is your absolute must have!?

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09/27/2023

There really is something about the sounds of an airport! Do you have any airport “must do’s”? Mine is 1. Knowing where the nearest bathroom is… and 2. Checking out all of the duty free shops!!😜

09/26/2023

Hey everyone, I am back! Am so sorry about the little break in there, but life has finally settled down a bit and I am able to get back to business! One of the things I love most about going back through old photos, is you find new favorites all over again! I just happened to open my Italy folder last week so thought I would share some of the incredible city of Venice! I was visiting friends in Northern Italy and took a day trip here, which needless to say took my breath away the second I stepped off the train! Hope you enjoy these! Stay tuned everyone, we're just getting started!

08/31/2023

Nothing makes me smile more than a booked trip… well maybe 2😜 First piece of travel advice… it is never too early to start packing 🧳❤️

08/31/2023

What gives me inspiration to choose where I want to go? Well, each and every time it’s something different. A childhood dream of seeing Angkor Wat, an obsession with castles, the chance to see an endangered species not in a zoo, but in their natural habitat… all of these things, plus many more, have led me to some of earths most wondrous places! Below are just a handful of some of my favorites! What has inspired you to go explore? Or, what is the inspiration for a bucket list item you want to cross off?

08/29/2023

Favorite US city... and Go!! Below are a handful of mine, and each one is completely different than the next! Which ones are on your favorites list, and why!?

08/28/2023

So… let’s talk about food! Many want to go to the top dog steak house, the sky top lounge, or the picture perfect cafe in the middle of old town! Yes, I’ve done all of those, which are amazing, but my staple on every trip is a stop at McDonald’s! Why? Because it’s somewhere that you can find in almost any country that’s familiar yet so incredibly different! Trying the exact same place in different countries is exciting! Take this McDonald’s stop in Doha… I had a McRoyale, a chicken wrap that was paired with a hot sauce even that made my eyes water, the hottest crispiest fries, and of course, the signature orange drink! All served by a suited waiter with white gloves and a chefs hat! And the best part, it only cost $7.32! I smiled just as much eating this as I did while I dined at a top steakhouse in Brazil! What are your food traveling traditions, hot spots, or go to’s!?

08/27/2023

The Muslim call to prayer… every time I hear it I am humbled. It’s a reminder of not only how far away from home I truly am, but it’s beyond beautiful to my ears. I recorded this clip only a few short months ago in Doha, Qatar. It was fairly early on in the day, but already almost 110 outside. I did go inside this stunning mosque, but no photography was allowed. We’ll be back to visit this incredible city shortly😉

08/27/2023

Even though nothing “wild” happened on my last road trip, I did stop and check off a traditional “must do” along the way! What’s a road trip tradition of yours that always just needs to happen!?

08/27/2023

My last journey brought me to Africa. I had things I wanted to see, experiences I wanted to have, and bucket list adventures I needed to do. One of those was to trek lowland mountain gorillas in the Congo. Yes there were easier and safer routes to take, but none of the others offered me the chance to be here… one of the most dangerous countries on earth. I wasn’t in a particularly terrible area, as we were only a few miles inside the border, but I still had 4 locals in the Jeep with me as we made our way towards the forest. I wasn’t allowed to get out of the vehicle until we reached the starting point and I was told a few times to roll up my window. The only thing I had out was my go pro since it was so tiny and strapped to my wrist. I did my best to conceal it, all while trying to get in a few videos. This was taken right outside the city of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

08/26/2023

A neat little checklist for your next adventure! What’s your most favorite souvenir?

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08/26/2023

Share a favorite memory, a perfect moment, or just a passage in time from somewhere you’ve been ❤️

08/26/2023

One of my favorite things to do when I'm in a new place, especially a city, is to get up extra early and wander the empty streets to really feel the heartbeat of my new surroundings! What are some of your "must do's" when you're somewhere new?

08/26/2023

This morning I woke up with one place on my mind. A place that stole my heart the very moment I touched down in its capital city. A place with a very unique way of making everything impossible, possible. A place that awakens things inside of you that you never knew existed and pushes you further than you ever thought you could go. That magical place is India, and she will forever hold a large part of my heart.

08/26/2023

My life changed this past year... in a way that I never thought possible or would ever have to face. But with all things that end, new beginnings follow and we must push on, learn, and grow from that which has left us broken. This page will be a new chapter in which I can share all the things I love, have learned, and also what inspires me to always keep moving. And maybe, with any luck, inspire you to go somewhere you've always dreamed of!

08/26/2023

I tell myself this all the time when I'm on the hunt for my next plane ticket! Should I or shouldn't I...? Well, you can guess which one always wins out!

08/26/2023

Good morning everyone! As many of you know, my heart isn't beating unless I'm off exploring some part of our amazing world... Follow me for inspiration, motivation, and of course, my photography. Tips and tricks for here and there as well as some stories along the way! What are we waiting for... let's get out and adventure!