Published in the London Telegraph

1. A tourist at a top African game lodge overlooking a waterhole, who spotted a visibly aroused elephant, complained that the sight of this rampant beast ruined his honeymoon by making him feel “inadequate”.

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Please enjoy this diverse and inspiring compilation of travel quotes.  I encourage you to put aside some time to read them all.  You’ll see why - there are gems all the way down the list.  I promise that you won’t be disappointed!  You may even find something that speaks to you and even moves you. 

Wise words have a way of touching us when we least expect it:

1. “When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” -Walt Disney

2. “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” - Seneca

3. “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” - Jawaharial Nehru

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When I started this blog I wasn’t sure where it would go or what kind of legs it would have.  Now, almost a year later I am writing my 100th post!   That may seem like a lot or a little depending on your perspective, however it is a milestone in any case, and I thought I’d pause from regular scheduled programming to acknowledge it.   

THANKS to the the thousands of visitors that have checked in, and thanks especially for your feedback, your support, and and for sharing links from this page with friends.   If you are new to this site, then feel free to explore - you have some catching up to do!  :)

If you enjoy the content and don’t want to have to remember to stop in, then please sign up for my monthly newsletter in the top right of the page!  Most posts aren’t very long, but I have tried to mix it up so that there is something for everyone.

Thanks again, and feel free to contact me anytime with your comments and your travel questions.

- Kevin

Tourism Queensland has awarded what the ‘Best Job in the World’ to a bungee jumping, ostrich-riding British charity worker.  Ben Southall beat out 35,000 other applicants for the six-month contract to serve as caretaker of a tropical Australian island.  He’ll swim, explore and relax on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef while writing a blog to promote the area.   The pay?  $130,000 cad.   I think I’d do it for free.

Everland is more of an intriguing project than a hotel, but don’t be mistaken, it really is a hotel too!  It can be booked for a night or visited during the day.  The pod-like structure includes a king bed, a bathroom and a lounge area.  It also comes with great views, a record collection, and breakfast delivered to your door.

The rub though, is that Everland is MOBILE, and make it’s temporary home in various interesting locations around the world!   Currently in it’s fourth home, Everland sits on the roof of Palais de Tokyo in Paris, with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. 

Interested in staying at Everland? You’ll have to wait and see where it shows up next, as all remaining dates in Paris are booked!  Read more about the Everland Project here!

At over a kilometre long and covering 8 hectares, THIS MONSTER POOL at the San Alfonso Del Mar Resort in Chile is truly a site to behold.  It took 5 years to build at a cost of about $1.8 Billion, and costs over $3 Million per year to maintain.  The “deep end” is over 30 metres, and it holds 250 million litres of water.The pool uses a computer controlled suction and filtration system, drawing in from the ocean at one end and pumping it out the other.  The sun warms the water to 26 degrees celsius, 9 degrees warmer than the adjoining ocean.

Anyone up for some laps? 

These BEACH SCULPTURES  from around the world are really cool!  What do you think??

The Burlington Post recently published it’s Readers Choice Awards, and I was the winner of the  Platinum Award in the ’Best Travel Agent’ category.  I’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to all who voted for me, as well as to all of my loyal customers!  It feels great to place so well against the large and well known agencies in the community.  I really appreciate your voting support,  and of course your ongoing business and referrals.  Thanks again!!

He is an inspiration to some, a revulsion to others, but a fascination to many.

At his class reunion he won awards for most weight gained, most hair lost, most improved odour, and person who travelled the least to be there… but since September 2003 he has travelled 46954 kilometres.   

His brilliant daughter humilates him, he frequently tries to strangle his son, and is only occasionally aware of his baby daughter, and yet he loves his children to distraction, and they love him back.

He considers his greatest achievement discovering a meal between breakfast and brunch.   

He is a failure but never loses our sympathy.  He always gives in to tempation, but without fail he comes back to home and hearth in a reaffirmation of family values.  

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Twas the night before Christmas, and far out at sea
Our vessel was sailing, as smooth as could be

The stockings were hung from the balcony chairs
With hope that St. Nicholas would find them out there

The children were nestled all snug in their uppers
Having just settled down from a Christmas Eve supper

And ma and myself, we were covered in aloe
A bit too much sun, in a pool, warm and shallow

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