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Talon W
Join Date:
2012-05-21
About
I'm a single dad that quit my job and began a life of world travel with my young son. Author, writer, photographer, scuba instructor, and adventurous free spirit.
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1. 1 Dad, 1 Kid, 1 Crazy Adventure
A single dad quits his job and begins a life of world travel with his young son. Blog about our travels, parenting, and inspiring others to live their dreams.
Tags: travel, rtw, family travel, family, adoption
Latest Blog Posts
- Valladolid, a Must-See in the YucatanOne of the least-touristy areas of Mexico's famed Yucatan Peninsula. Valladolid is a colonial town that has retained much charm and culture. It's a must-see when visiting the Yucatan.
- Book Review: Ka Mate: Travels in New ZealandI recently had the pleasure of reading this book about New Zealand, a place that has been in my sights for a long time to visit. When I saw that his book was available, I read this excerpt and just had to read it. Like most of us, I had a preconcei...
- The Sleepy Town of MahahualI had heard about this little town in the southern Yucatan last year when we were in Cozumel. By the time we were in the area, we were ready for something different, and so we bypassed it and headed to Belize. Wanting to do something special for...
- Bringing in the Double 4′sI’ve always treated my child’s birthday as a special occasion. No matter where we’ve been, I’ve always tried to bring something . . . different to it and other special moments. I haven’t, however, always done that fo...
- Tigger’s photo: The stinky placeThese crabs were for sale. They were still alive. And it was stinky.
- Monday photo: Metro in DCI fell in love with riding the metro while in Paris several years ago. While visiting a friend in Virginia, I had the opportunity to go to Washington, DC, and we rode the metro while touring America’s capitol. I loved the energy and vibe as...
- What Death Taught Me About How to LiveFor almost a decade I’ve been Death’s companion in some form, and for at least three decades I’ve been exposed to it in some intimate way. Nine years ago I began my “second career” training to become a healthcare chapl...
- Tigger photo WednesdayI thought this was a cute picture to share.
- Traveling in StyleYou probably remember that in mid-June we endured 30 hours of bus rides to go from Olón, Ecuador, to Lima, Peru. Both of us were dreading the ride. I was probably even more reluctant than Tigger since our last really long bus ride was a very rou...
- Review: How to Live a Life of TravelA veteran of 12 years of continuous travel, travel blogger Earl Baron puts together his years of experience in a book that promises to help you on your way to creating a life of travel.
- Tigger’s 1st post: MinecraftMinecraft it a really good game especially on the go. You build stuff. And you can battle monsters, play with friends, do their mode, and you can download their texture packs. In order to do that go http://www.minecraft forum.net.
- Monday photo: AlaskaI’ve had a longtime love affair with Alaska even though I had never been there before a few years ago. Every so often I get in an Alaska frame of mind and have to go through pictures from my last visit. It is one of the few places I’v...
- Tigger the Surfer BoyEver since we began our journey, Tigger has been gung-ho to take surfing lessons. Cozumel’s waves were great for body surfing and Boogie boarding, but that was about it. Utila . . . stick with diving there. So once we were in Ecuador and...
- A Joining of Civilizations–Ecuador’s Only Inca RuinsWhile living in Cuenca, Ecuador, we heard about the only Incan ruins in Ecuador. I love visiting ruins, and these are a bit unique, so I couldn’t resist. A local Spanish teacher was taking a group of people on a day trip that sounded wonder...
- A slice of paradise on Ecuador’s coast
- Busy travel week!on Jun 14, 2012 in AnnouncementsPlease excuse the lack of posts this week. The small Ecuadorian coastal town we are in currently has poor Internet connectivity, and on Friday the 15th we begin a 27-hour bus ride to Lima, Peru. Back to more frequent posting soon!
- The good life of the Ecuadorian coastI thought this view would be really cool to share with you. It′s from our room at the Samai Lodge outside of Olón, Ecuador.–Tigger...
- Recipe: Gin PassionI just recently discovered gin. Well, I mean I recently tried it and decided I liked it, other than in a martini (and I usually get a vodka martini anyway). I’m often trying out different mixers, and when I found fresh-squeezed maracuyá ne...
- New features!I am very happy to report that beginning this month we will have a new weekly feature! Tigger has decided that he will begin posting a weekly photo or drawing, and once a month will write a post. Wednesdays will now be Tigger days on 1Dad1Kid.com.
- 10 Best (and Worst) Things You Can Eat in Southeast AsiaThis is our first guest post on 1Dad1Kid.com. Nice to be able to share some blogger love. With thousands of delicious street food vendors to chose from, most of which don’t speak English, it can be a challenge to know what to order (or better...
