Sometimes, animals appear in the most unexpected places. One night while camping in Australia’s Northern Territory, I got out of my tent to get something from my car. When I got there, I discovered a horde of quadrupedal amphibians had made themselves at home. If you’ve watched my other content, you’ll know I’m a huge…
Category: adventures
The Most Serene Cabin in Shenandoah
Near Shenandoah National Park lies a cabin like no other. This serene and secluded abode is situated on a clear mountain stream and looks more like a painting than real life. In May 2021, my wife and I were looking into cabins around Shenandoah and found this unique lodging on Airbnb. Listed as Log Cabin…
1 Hour of Pirate Music and Sea Shanties
What would Tidewater Teddy be without pirate music and sea shanties? I complied these songs for you to listen to when you’re in an adventurous mood. Now, imagine yourself sailing aboard a pirate ship, discovering treasure and fending off sea monsters! Enjoy the ultimate pirate playlist!
Why You Should Visit Iceland in the Winter
Iceland. Sounds like a terrible place to visit in winter. I mean, who wants to go to a frozen island in the middle of January? For many world travelers, winter is the time to get away from the cold and thaw out in the tropics. But beauty is more than just piƱa coladas and white…
My Scary Adventure Inside a New Zealand Cave
Back in March 2014, I embarked on my scariest adventure yet. On my way home from Australia, I flew into New Zealand for a few days, but I didn’t do anything too crazy. That is, until I decided to go on a side quest into a creepy, flooded cave filled with eels and glowworms. Now,…
Exploring a Rainforest in Washington, DC
Did you know that you can explore a humid, tropical rainforest right outside the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC? Filled with fountains and waterfalls, this mystical place contains plants from around the world. And, like many other DC attractions, it’s completely free to visit! Known as the United States Botanic Garden, this unique DC…
Sea Lions at Los Isolotes, Isla EspĆritu Santo
Watch these playful California sea lions swim among huge schools of sardines at Los Isoltes, a small island just north of Isla EspĆritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez. Isla EspĆritu Santo is about 1.5 hours north of La Paz in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. This wasn’t my first time swimming with…
My Adventure as a Team Truck Driver
For a brief period in early 2022, my wife and I were over-the-road truck drivers. Specifically, we were team truckers. Team truckers are basically tag-team drivers, who drive in shifts, so the truck never stops. On our very first load, dispatch assigned us a high value load called the “Smokes Load”. It’s called the Smokes…
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