September 7, 2024
Sailing to Colombia from Panama Via The San Blas Islands
My crew I sailed to Cartagena, Colombia with via the San Blas Islands
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May 28, 2022
Professional Resume, Cover Letter, References, Portfolio
Sharing my professional resume, cover letter, references and professional galleries for those who are interested in learning more about my professional career as an advertising and marketing sales executive and entrepreneur. If you want to connect professionally see below my LinkedIn profile link. LinkedIn Profile Resume General Cover Letter Snapshot A strong sales leader who […]
April 11, 2022
Caranero Island in Bocas del Toro is the Ultimate Island Experience
I recently travelled to Panama as part of my journey around the world. I knew Panama would be a short stop as I was sailing to Colombia from Panama City in just 10 days. Along the backpacker trail I was told by fellow travellers that you can’t do Panama without visiting Bocas Del Toro. I […]
April 1, 2022
Experiencing The Jungle In Costa Rica Via A Zip-line
One thing that was on my bucket list that I had to do in Costa Rica was a zip line or a canopy tour. As my time in Costa Rica was winding down I knew I had to check this off the list. When I arrived in Peurto Viejo priority number one was finding the […]
March 2, 2022
My Encounter With The Fer-de-lance Poisonous Snake In Costa Rica
When I arrived at my hostel Teva Jungle Hostel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica I noticed a jungle night tour on the information board. You don’t visit Manuel Antonio without visiting Manuael Antonio national park. But is the national park the best place to see animals? The guy at the information desk at my hostel […]
February 25, 2022
My Top Adventures So Far In Costa Rica
Costa Rica has so much to offer which is why the country was high on my list. Jungle, rainforest, fabulous beaches and a combination of the 2 in some spots. There is so much to do so you have to pick your spots. I am sharing my top adventures so far in Costa Rica. Horseback […]
February 13, 2022
Masaya Volcano a Must See in Nicaragua
When I started planning my trip to Nicaragua the most common must-see attraction that kept popping up was the Masaya volcano. So this was something I was going to do. Nicaragua is a beautiful country with amazing architecture, jungle, beaches, nightlife and yes volcano’s. The country has everything that the much more touristy Costa Rica […]
January 30, 2022
My Spotify Playlist For World Travel
When planning a trip around the world one thing is certain you are going to have your travel days where you are spending extended periods on trains, planes, and busses. For me, I must have a travel playlist ready to go that is downloaded to my phone for those times when there is no cell […]
January 21, 2022
A Virtual Business Card – Don’t Travel Without It
What is the Vice business card? A virtual business card with a physical component that allows me to share a business profile, contact details and more with a new contact by tapping their smartphone. Why I love it! I only have to carry one card with me and with one tap I can share my […]
January 15, 2022
My Vaccines Are up to Date for World Travel
I received my 2021/2022 flu shot and Covid booster which brings my 2022 vaccinations up to date. I don’t get the flu shot every year, but I do if I am planning an extended travel adventure. Amid this pandemic, you want to minimize the risk of getting sick specifically before you leave. A high fever […]
January 9, 2022
How My Trip to Thailand Inspired Me to Travel The World
In 2020 right before the pandemic hit I took a trip to Thailand. It would turn out to be one for the ages and I am going to share how Thailand inspired me to travel the world just 2 years later. This was the first trip where I wasn’t staying at an all inclusive resort, […]
January 4, 2022
Taking a Gap Year in 2022 To Focus On Myself
After spending the last 27 years of my life in the corporate world as an advertising sales executive, I have decided to take a year off and travel the globe. My mother 3 years ago said to me shortly before she passed “Geoffrey no one ever wishes on their deathbed that if only I had […]
December 30, 2021
Preparing for Travel to Nicaragua during a Pandemic
I found my first flight to Nicaragua Wooooo! So now what? After a brief celebration I started to think Nicaragua covid entrance requirements. I Googled “covid entry requirements to Guatemala”, contacted the airline and even called the Guatemalan embassy. I was told that as long as I’m vaccinated (which I am) I’d be good. My […]
December 23, 2021
My Methodology For My Trip Around The World
My typical vacation usually involves one of 2 travel scenarios. An expensive weekend in Vegas or going away for a week, staying in a all inclusive resort. Minimum spend is 2 grand and this doesn’t include time away from the resort on excursions and nights out on the town. For this trip though I will […]
December 19, 2021
How Ancestry DNA Is Influencing My Trip
Since I will soon be traveling the world I thought it would be fun to visit countries where my ancestors came from. I decided to invest the $129 with Ancestry DNA and see what my DNA looks like. The sending of the DNA and setting up the profile was pretty seamless. While waiting for my […]
December 16, 2021
The Tripit App Keeps My Travel Plans Organized
Why I Love It The value of this app is quite simple it keeps me organized while on the road. It allows me keep all of my travel plans in one place in chronological order. Booking details such as addresses, boarding times and booking reference numbers are all easily accessible with this app. All I […]
December 11, 2021
How I Came Up With Globe Digger
Many people call me Digger! Some of you that know me professionally know me only by one name and that’s Digger now Globe Digger. You could say that is a compliment for someone who has spent a nearly 30 year career in advertising sales. It started with my first boss who was selling me up […]
December 8, 2021
All Set for World Travel
It’s official my leave of absence has been approved and I’m all set for world travel. Beginning January 29th I will start an epic journey that will take me to at least 5 continents over 12 months. I will be packing light traveling backpacker style and staying in hostels, budget hotels, Airbnb’s you get the […]
December 7, 2021
My Backpack Checklist For My Trip Around The World
Here is the full list: Clothes Clothes Clothes 7 t-shirts 7 pairs of socks (I’m all about the socks) 1 pair of jeans 7 pairs of underwear 1 bathing suit 2 pairs of shorts 2 dress shirts (1 long sleeve and 1 short sleeve) 3 hats including my Globedigger hat that I’ll be wearing most […]
December 4, 2021
My Travel Vlogging Equipment Set Up
My travel vlogging equipment set up One thing that is going to keep me busy as I travel the world is vlogging and sharing my videos on Youtube. As a rookie Youtuber I am learning the basics so I can hit the ground running. I’m going to share my travel vlogging equipment set up I’m […]
December 3, 2021
3 Positive Pandemic Era Changes I have Made
1. Got myself back into a fitness routine My Peloton saved my life during the pandemic shutdown If there is one thing we can all relate to it’s this pandemic has taken a huge toll on all of us. I am sharing 3 changes that have helped me get through the pandemic and remind myself […]
December 1, 2021
I booked my first one way flight to Nicaragua EEK!
So I finally pulled the trigger and booked my first one way ticket to start of my trip around the world. I am starting in Nicaragua!
August 23, 2021
It’s Time To Start Mapping My Journey
Central and South America, Europe/Africa, Asia, Australia
August 22, 2021
First crack at video editing with iMovie
Part of my journey will be vlogging so today I took my first crack at editing some past videos from my trip 2 years ago to Thailand. I still have some learning to do but I think I did a pretty good job for my first crack but you can see for yourself. My friend […]
August 1, 2021
What Motivated me to travel the World
At work there’s a focus on career development where we have a talent profile that’s basically an internal LinkedIn profile. As part of this process, I started to take a deep dive into my career and what I really wanted next. What that path looks like is clear as I know I’m a builder. What’s […]
September 7, 2024
Sailing to Colombia from Panama Via The San Blas Islands
My crew I sailed to Cartagena, Colombia with via the San Blas Islands
May 28, 2022
Professional Resume, Cover Letter, References, Portfolio
Sharing my professional resume, cover letter, references and professional galleries for those who are interested in learning more about my professional career as an advertising and marketing sales executive and entrepreneur. If you want to connect professionally see below my LinkedIn profile link. LinkedIn Profile Resume General Cover Letter Snapshot A strong sales leader who […]
April 11, 2022
Caranero Island in Bocas del Toro is the Ultimate Island Experience
I recently travelled to Panama as part of my journey around the world. I knew Panama would be a short stop as I was sailing to Colombia from Panama City in just 10 days. Along the backpacker trail I was told by fellow travellers that you can’t do Panama without visiting Bocas Del Toro. I […]
April 1, 2022
Experiencing The Jungle In Costa Rica Via A Zip-line
One thing that was on my bucket list that I had to do in Costa Rica was a zip line or a canopy tour. As my time in Costa Rica was winding down I knew I had to check this off the list. When I arrived in Peurto Viejo priority number one was finding the […]
March 2, 2022
My Encounter With The Fer-de-lance Poisonous Snake In Costa Rica
When I arrived at my hostel Teva Jungle Hostel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica I noticed a jungle night tour on the information board. You don’t visit Manuel Antonio without visiting Manuael Antonio national park. But is the national park the best place to see animals? The guy at the information desk at my hostel […]
February 25, 2022
My Top Adventures So Far In Costa Rica
Costa Rica has so much to offer which is why the country was high on my list. Jungle, rainforest, fabulous beaches and a combination of the 2 in some spots. There is so much to do so you have to pick your spots. I am sharing my top adventures so far in Costa Rica. Horseback […]
February 13, 2022
Masaya Volcano a Must See in Nicaragua
When I started planning my trip to Nicaragua the most common must-see attraction that kept popping up was the Masaya volcano. So this was something I was going to do. Nicaragua is a beautiful country with amazing architecture, jungle, beaches, nightlife and yes volcano’s. The country has everything that the much more touristy Costa Rica […]
January 30, 2022
My Spotify Playlist For World Travel
When planning a trip around the world one thing is certain you are going to have your travel days where you are spending extended periods on trains, planes, and busses. For me, I must have a travel playlist ready to go that is downloaded to my phone for those times when there is no cell […]
January 21, 2022
A Virtual Business Card – Don’t Travel Without It
What is the Vice business card? A virtual business card with a physical component that allows me to share a business profile, contact details and more with a new contact by tapping their smartphone. Why I love it! I only have to carry one card with me and with one tap I can share my […]
January 15, 2022
My Vaccines Are up to Date for World Travel
I received my 2021/2022 flu shot and Covid booster which brings my 2022 vaccinations up to date. I don’t get the flu shot every year, but I do if I am planning an extended travel adventure. Amid this pandemic, you want to minimize the risk of getting sick specifically before you leave. A high fever […]