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Adventures in Travel

Travel, my friends, opens minds, opens eyes, and opens hearts. We become better people when we travel. - Taleb Rifai

4/30/2020

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This week myXOadventures.com became part of PROJECT HOPE TRAVEL, and I became a Board Member as well. The membership is comprised of Ministers of Tourism, Representatives to the United Nations, Business Development Firms and people like me. 

The idea is how to re-start the tourism business in a responsible way, because it won't be the same. It will be the "New Next". Although the local Tourism authorities as well as businesses have been reluctant or handicapped to unify the travel business, that is exactly what is called for and something we intend and will be a part of. We're in this together almost makes our eyes roll now but it's true. We are. What's next? It's not virtual travel, I'm sure of that, but what will I need to do to make sure my guests are happy, safe and satisfied in the new world. It starts at home with me. In personal ways, in ways of business, in thoughtfulness of travel. 

Tomorrow afternoon I step into Vannah White (Our Tour Van) and I head in a northerly direction. Once I reach North Carolina I'll be met with a big question mark. I'll have to think about my next move. It could be north, south or west, but I honestly don't know. I may just stay put for a while until I decide. I won't stay put for long though. There'll be a whisper in the wind and I'll be listening for it. 

Enough on the trip, its going to unfold the way it does, and when I come back I plan on starting with local and regional tourism. The rest will come later. If you want to follow the Adventure please like our facebook page. www.facebook.com/myxoadventures and make sure to sign up for notifications of when we go live. I'll also continue to broadcast the Travel Club Meetings through ZOOM so no matter where you are, you can join each Thursday at 7PM. There are multiple groups, but if you'd like to join my Sarasota Meetup and directly participate you can. Here is the link: https://www.meetup.com/myXOadventures-Sarasota/

Finally,, I'll be doing this in the most responsible way possible. I have masks, disinfectant, will be using dispersed camping methods along the way and so on. I do already hear those that may have objections, and for you I ask in advance simply for your support despite your feelings. As a matter of fact, thats all I ask from anyone. Be a supporter, a follower, a cheerleader and any messages of encouragement will go a long, long way. Here's to the journey....

Daniel 
​XOXO

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A BIG THANK YOU, GOING SOLO & A NEW ADVENTURE!

4/21/2020

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Pots and Pans in Hand, I’ve been given accolades for showing my support, been called an idiot and given some concerning messages from the landlord LOL.

Rightly so we take time to applaud our healthcare workers, but I’d like to applaud those coming up with creative ways to weather the storm, or those that normally go unrecognized that stay the course. How much have you grown to love the grocery store worker,  delivery driver, garbage pickup crew, janitorial staff and so many more. I hope this recognition leads to change in how they are compensated and rewarded. We’ve really learned what essential is in our society based on the way we’ve built it.

Bravo to those of you to find new ways to connect, make people laugh, and express your gratitude where other times maybe you would have not. I'm amazed at how many ways people have learned to be creative under pressure, in kindness and out of necessity. Way to GO!
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Vannah White - In case you don’t know, this is My XO Adventures 15 passenger van and she is currently undergoing a transformation from a beautiful lady to a bit of a utilitarian. We haven’t talked much about it, so I think she is accepting it for what it is. Vannah has had a Thule Rack installed on her backside, and 2 roof racks that will be holding kayaks. Her seats have most been taken out and the area will serve a multitude of purposes.

​Once the travel ban has eased, Vannah and I will head out with supplies and visit some of the most stunning places in the USA. We’ll be responsible, maintaining social distancing and communicating with everyone following us as much as possible. At some points you’ll even be able to choose the direction we go in and what we do!

In the meantime the National Park Service has done something incredibly nice and provided Virtual Visits and the ability to locate your favorite national park. Some states have participated and its a great way to see what next year is going to look like at myXOadventures.com.


Finally, after two years of discussing and planning, we've completed and released ROMANIA - Fairytales & Legends in August of 2021. It's a place I love, and I hope you will too. Seating is going to be limited on this Adventure.

If you book between now and May 1, we'll offer the normal Dream Now Adventure Later Payment Plan, but we'll get you started by putting down your first deposit of $50 per person. From then on you tell us the frequency and amount and we take it from there. Just complete the Dream Now Adventure Later and put "Uncle Drac" in the Comments so we know exactly what you want. 

As always, much love, stay safe, be kind, and I can't wait to see you again!

XOXO
​Daniel 
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Preparing for a Bright, and Somewhat Different Adventure.

4/13/2020

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For those of you that remember, or can drive an automatic transmission vehicle, there's something really exhilarating  revving the RPM's to the right moment and letting off the clutch. Rubber meets the road, your head gets thrown back and you hold the peddle to the floor right before letting up again to make that shift into second gear. That's where myXOadventures.com is right now. Is an exciting place to be, however you are burning that gas in the process!

We know that everyone is a little stir crazy, has had all kinds of ideas thrown at them (a lot of good ones) and are ready for things to get back to a somewhat normal state. In the market they call this the fear and greed index, in my world I call it the PPI, or "Paper Products Index," The moment we begin to see shelf stabilization of paper products in the stores and people begin to unchain their doors. 

You want to get out, and so do we. In a couple of weeks, when we see the curve flatten, I'm hitting the road. North through the East Coast and up into the Finger Lakes, then back down through Erie PA, my birthplace before heading west and north again to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and beyond before returning to home base to provide the day trips an overnights in the State of Florida for the remaining Summer. 

I'll be reporting from the road, conducting zoom meetings, scouting for new adventures and documenting the process through video and photo. It should be exciting and strange to travel under such circumstances. My van (named Vannah) will be my home, and ll the necessary items are on their way. Bless those Amazon men and Women. 

In the meantime, we've released Romania, Fairytales and Legends. If you like the Fairytale & Legends aspect of it Click an incredible journey that I've been on and can vouch for. It also happens to be a great value. Coming up for next year is Iceland, Costa Rica, Possibly Ecuador, Peru 2.0 and our USA series which is partly why I'll be leaving in Vannah this spring. We all hope you're well and excited about the Future of what is to come, and no matter what it is, it will be ok. Different, but OK. 

Check out the Flying Over Romania by Visit Romania. Amazing Landscapes below. 
Daniel ~ XO


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myXOadventures.com: Isolation, the Future of Travel & Your Opinions

4/8/2020

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Life is what happens when you're planning something else, and we had BIG plans for 2020! You know all the cliches though:

* When life gives you lemons make lemonade.
*When you're afraid of butter, use cream - my favorite ~ Julia Child

Well, for many of us it's a lot like this 11 second clip from the 2011 film "Your Highness", but even when it seems this way there's always an answer. Personally aside from coming to a virtual standstill in travel, I find the emotional aspect of this the most difficult to deal with. When you have options, you have a choice, but when those options are taken away, its another story all together. I've gathered a few bits of information for this unforeseen fuckening we are experiencing right now. One of my favorites is from Astronaut Mike Kelly, who has great ideas for us right now but went through an extraordinary time in space. Click here to read an experts advice on isolation, rules that I have been violating every day.

I'll say what you know already.... After this is over the world will have changed, in every way. Travel is no exception and from the moment we returned from Cuba, I began to think about how to save my own hide so I went about doing that, initially forgetting that letting go, and acts of service are a big part of doing just that. If anything I've learned over the last year is that I am not in control of it all, nor do I want to be. 

While I've readjusted my thinking and began to find ways to give back, the cloud began to lift. Moments of giving turned into emotional highs, and gratefulness for the life I do have. These acts of selflessness kept me in the moment of now, and had real benefits to my emotional and physical well being. I'll just say it... I was getting something out of giving! Now how you do it is up to you, but it is the right thing to do and it's achievable right from home. One is Team Rubicon , and I'm waiting to hear back on, but provides emergency disaster relief in the field and from home. You don't have to be Rambo to join. Another is the United Nations online Volunteering Program, Organizations and volunteers working together for peace and development. 

Lastly, stay In contact with your neighbors somehow and find out if they need anything. Remember, you can help others way quicker than any government response. Of course, everything comes with a risk, and the whole objective is striking that balance between emotional and physical well-being, as well as ways to help. In all of this your health is first priority, so please if nothing else follow the CDC guidelines and listen to scientific proof, not political rhetoric. 
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Adventure Insights #1

4/2/2020

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Now that we're back in the proverbial saddle we'd like to reconnect with all of you. Havana Heartbeat was a wonderful experience with an awesome group of guests, and even though we were a couple of hundred miles away it seems like we came from absolute paradise to utter chaos. Thank goodness nobody broke into our homes to steal our toilet paper! 

Now that it seems everyone on the trip is settled and healthy, I've had a chance to tend to business, reflect on what to do and how to manage the storm both professionally and personally. Locally in Sarasota business in the tourism sector has come to a complete halt. During that time I've focused on next year and even the following. My heart goes out to those businesses and individuals that are suffering through this but at some point, it will come to an end. 

In the meantime, we're doing our best to keep our chins up and our sense of humor intact. Look out for our Weekly Adventure Insights for potentially useful information, some humor, tips, and travel deals. We'd also love to hear back from you on any stories or activities you've been doing to stay healthy and upbeat. Please give us a shout out so we can share with the rest of our subscribers. 


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    • Incan Roads
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    • Romania Fairytales & Legends
  • USA ADVENTURES
    • Virgin Voyages >
      • Irresistible Med
    • Key West Kerfuffle
    • Albuquerque Balloon Festival!
    • Badlands, Black Hills and Bravehearts
    • THE MIGHTY FIVE!
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