Category Archives: Happiness is Adventure

Annual Bucket List Update

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Michael Kane

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ Jawaharial Nehru There are two … Continue reading →

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A Whale Adventure in Baja – Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Michael Kane

Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams. ~ Donovan Bailey Last week I wrote part 1 of my whale adventure in Baja in the Gray Whale calving grounds … Continue reading →

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A Whale Adventure in Baja – Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Michael Kane

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ Jawaharial Nehru I’m a nomad, … Continue reading →

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Petra: Happiness in a 2300 Year Old City

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Michael Kane

Petra: Happiness in a 2300 Year Old City Petra is a brilliant display of man’s artistry in turning barren rock into a majestic wonder. ~ Edward Dawson In the Jordan Desert, there is a 2300 year old city that westerns … Continue reading →

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Happiness Moments: Manta Ray Night Dive

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness Moments: Manta Ray Night Dive If you’re a regular reader you know my penchant for adventure and travel. I have wanted to see the world since I was a little kid. As a younger adult I had to be … Continue reading →

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Great Hikes & Treks

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Michael Kane

Great Hikes & Treks A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.                 ~Paul Dudley White Shorter Hikes (Under 100 miles) Rim to Rim Grand … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.            ~ Martin Buber I have been actively writing about happiness for almost six years now.  My work here at the Ministry of Happiness … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Travel Locations – Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Michael Kane

World’s Best Travel Locations – Part 2 I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads.  Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. ~ Rosalia de Castro Follow up post to my post … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Travel Locations – Part I

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Michael Kane

World’s Best Travel Locations – Part 1 Wherever you go, go with all of your heart. ~ Confucius I got asked again today, a question that I frequently get asked, where is the favorite place you’ve ever traveled?   It’s a … Continue reading →

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My Polar Bear Adventure

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

My Polar Bear Adventure Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is … Continue reading →

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