Sunset on the grasslands of Mongolia
If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.
-Cesare Pavese
-Cesare Pavese
Hello - and Welcome!
My name is Tony and I am a voyager. My wanderlust has taken me to many destinations around the globe and continues to fan my need to get out and explore the world. I have grabbed a bag and headed off to other lands by myself - and love to do so - but I also greatly enjoy sharing the experience with others.
I cherish the peoples I encounter, their rich and vibrant histories, and the lands in which they live. I have been fortunate enough to walk in the footsteps of Native American Indians, as well as the Incas, Mayans, and ancestral Chinese. I have taken in the grandeur of some of the world's natural wonders and been inspired by some of man's most wondrous creations. I have been fortunate enough to experience some of the most diverse and wondrous environments Mother Nature has to offer. Through my adventures, I have walked on the tundra of Alaska, explored the tropical rain forest of Borneo, snorkeled along Caribbean coral reefs, slept under the stars on the the Mongolian steppe, camped in the mountains of China, and sand surfed in the deserts of Peru.
I cherish the peoples I encounter, their rich and vibrant histories, and the lands in which they live. I have been fortunate enough to walk in the footsteps of Native American Indians, as well as the Incas, Mayans, and ancestral Chinese. I have taken in the grandeur of some of the world's natural wonders and been inspired by some of man's most wondrous creations. I have been fortunate enough to experience some of the most diverse and wondrous environments Mother Nature has to offer. Through my adventures, I have walked on the tundra of Alaska, explored the tropical rain forest of Borneo, snorkeled along Caribbean coral reefs, slept under the stars on the the Mongolian steppe, camped in the mountains of China, and sand surfed in the deserts of Peru.
Travels in My Future...
Since I have started working for Croswell, I have really started to see lots of awesome places. I have also met many, many terrific people along the way. I figured if folks can actually stomach being around me and would like to travel with me again, I could provide a list of my scheduled tours. Below is a link to my Google Calendar, the most up-to-date schedule is posted there. Below the link is a list of the trips I am scheduled to escort.
March 31 - April 1, 2022 - Indiana Amish Sampler
I don't know if it is the quaint homesteads, shops, and diners that make Amish Country so appealing to me, but I am certainly drawn to it. This trip includes a wholesome show called Half-Stitched, a musical comedy that sounds like it will be a hoot! May 29 - June 1, 2022 - Memorial Day in DC I love visiting Washington DC, and will jump at the chance to go whenever I can. I have not yet seen the Memorial Day Parade, but it promises to be amazing! I can't wait to kick off the summer in style, watching the parade flow past me and my new travel friends. June 6 - 11, 2022 - Mansions, Harbors, Lobsters, and More Did someone say lobster? Ok, I'm in! And a trip to Newport, Rhode Island...heck yeah! This trip looks to be a real slice of heaven. I really enjoy checking out the historic architecture, charming towns, and historic places, and this has all three. June 26 - July 8, 2022 - The Canadian Rockies This trip will be amazing! I am so excited about this extended trip I could just spit! I love the mountains and all the wonderous wildlife that call them home. I can't imagine a better way to explore our Neighbor to the North than to take a great road trip to Banff National Park. July 12 - 15, 2022 - New York, Your Way, Featuring the Reds vs. Yankees at Yankee Stadium New York City is one of my favorite places to visit...and to throw a Reds v Yankees game on top? Well color me ecstatic! I haven't had the chance to make it to the Big Apple for a couple of years now and I can't wait to get back. And a ball game at one of the most iconic stadiums is just icing on the cake. I don't care much to watch games on TV, but I really adore going to a game. The hotdogs and nachos, the guy calling "Peanuts here! Getch-yer peanuts here!", and the crack of the bat followed by the cheer of the crowd - now that's a day! Side note: With Croswell, I have seen the Reds play at:
July 20 - 23, 2022 - Washington DC on a Budget I love this little trip. There are no bells and whistles, just what you want to seen in our Nation's Capital. We visit the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, WWII Memorial, the Capital Building, and the White House just to start the list. We try to squeeze in more stuff as time allows so this proves to be a jammed packed trip full of history. |
Background Image: Atlanta, GA
Memoirs From Past Trips
I have written blog posts for Croswell about some of the tours I have escorted for them. If you want to read about the trips, please check out my travel blog page.
I have also started a place to share my photos with folks that have gone on previous tours with me. Below is a link that will take you to the photo collections.
I have also started a place to share my photos with folks that have gone on previous tours with me. Below is a link that will take you to the photo collections.
Background Photo: Niagara Falls, NY
A Few of My Favs
I think I have always had a bit of wunderlust flowing through my veins. I have enjoyed road trips since I was young - and I am grateful to finally have had the opportunity to get out and see the world...well parts of it anyway. I have pulled together some of my favorite photos from across America and the world and placed them here. Please enjoy them.