Category Archives: Happy Travel Stories

Happiness in the Highlands

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Michael Kane

I love Scotland, mainly for its landscape. I like walking, and it’s a great place to go hiking. ~ Toby Stephens Happiness in the Highlands So now that my life seems to almost certainly spinning into plan b, my sights … Continue reading →

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The Great Shark Tooth Hunt

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Michael Kane

The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. ~ Christopher McCandless The Great Shark Tooth Hunt First off, all apologies to HST for the title of this week’s post. I have spent many of … Continue reading →

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My Interesting Life

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Michael Kane

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. ~ Oprah Winfrey My Interesting Life I have a simple rule in life, I try real hard not to be boring. I’ve been feeling a bit … Continue reading →

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My guide to New Orleans

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Michael Kane

In New Orleans, we celebrate everything. It’s probably the only place you’ll see people dancing in a funeral home. ~ Trombone Shorty IN GENERAL I love New Orleans, I have often said it’s the only city I’ve felt truly comfortable … Continue reading →

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A Happy Mardi Gras

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Michael Kane

You should celebrate the end of a love affair as they celebrate death in New Orleans, with songs, laughter, dancing and a lot of wine. ~ Francoise Sagan Mardi Gras in New Orleans is not just Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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A Happy week in the Nevada Desert

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Michael Kane

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. ~ Antoine de Saint-Exuper I spent Christmas this year in the Mojave Desert like I often do. However this year, instead of going to my usual haunt, Anza … Continue reading →

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Happy Day of the Dead

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Michael Kane

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~ Richard Puz I have been fascinated with the Day of the Dead celebration for decades. I really love the way this celebration extends … Continue reading →

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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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