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Bucket List Journey

List Worthy Experiences in Travel, Food & Adventure

Chicken Poop at Liberty Market Restaurant | Arizona

Let me start by saying that I did not eat Chicken Poop. So, if you clicked on this story thinking you were going to hear about there being bird crap as part of my food group, that is not the case. Though, you will have to read on to find out what the heck I am talking about. Tricky…ain’t I? In any city that I am in, I am on a never-ending hunt for free Wi-Fi. Yes, I certainly could find… Read More »

Closer to Heaven at Holy Cross Chapel | Sedona, AZ

I have never been an overly religious person. The last time I attended a joyous service was the day I got married, fourteen years ago. With that said, I do consider myself spiritual. And something spiritual happened at the well-known Chapel of the Holy Cross (Church in the Rock) in Sedona, Arizona. Something that made me feel a little closer to heaven. I woke up this morning and decided to take a spontaneous solo road trip to Northern Arizona. My first stop was Sedona which is… Read More »

Ghost Hunting in Goldfield

I don’t believe in ghosts, the boogeyman maybe, but definitely not the ghostly ”Casper” variety that resembles a simple white sheet with two cut-out eyes. But, just in case they were not the fictional characters in my head, I went to hunt ghosts at Goldfield Ghost Town in Arizona. In the 1890s Goldfield was a bustling town with 3 saloons,a general store and schoolhouse. But, when the vein of gold ore played out, the quality of ore dropped and miners decided to mosey on.… Read More »

12-Hour Vacation in Scottsdale, Arizona

"If you don't have the time to travel, create a career that gives you more freedom…until then, take a 12-hour vacation." Tourists flock to Scottsdale for its cutting edge restaurants, upscale shopping and outdoor activities. The month of March is one of the busiest, not only because the average temperature is a perfect 75, but also because the Giants Spring Training is at the local stadium. Twelve hours will only touch the surface of this fascinating city, but you will still… Read More »