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
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 […]
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 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 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 […]