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The Bahamas

Coming from Florida, most or NEARLY everyone takes a cruise. Its cheaper and its “more fun” as people put it. I have heard so many negative things about Nassau. Its boring. Its dirty. blah blah blah. One obvious factor that separates me from these people is that I am nothing like them. I don’t look and turn another direction I sight see and i enjoy every opportunity i get. Nassau isn’t a pretty city but look at New York. Sure its got its pretty parts but its a very old city dating back 200 years. Nassau goes back even further than that if I am not mistaken and I loved that.

So instead of the USUAL cruise ship getaway, I happily flew from Orlando into Nassau to get the true Bahamian experience in a short 3 night stay. Originally, I was going alone but thankfully I found someone to join me and make this trip 100 times better. Thanks to HostelWorld, i found a really good hotel in the heart of Downtown, Nassau with a close proximity so restaurants, shops, straw market, cruise ship ports, clubs, and bars. I left America with a budget as I did for Arizona and once again succeeded in watching my money as well as enjoying myself with no issues.

One thing I want to make clear is that if you fly into the Bahamas, go strictly with a large airline. BahamasAir is not reliable and the service is terrible. My friend arrived 7 hours late the first day we arrived and all the employees gave different reasons. (I flew with JetBlue 😉 the best airline out there.) Once we got things settled we grabbed something to eat and discovered downtown’s’ nightlife for drinks and good music.

Next day we took a ride over to Paradise Island to fullfill our reservations to the secluded Rose Island. (Which I found on Google Earth the year before.)

Rose Island – Found this on Google Earth

When we returned we enjoyed Downtown Nassau nightlife once again 🙂

The last day we walked along the Downtown shopping district for souvenirs also stopping to taste some delicious Rum Cake. At some point i needed to buy a hat so protect my already sun burnt head :(. We then headed over to the imfamous Senor Frogs not realizing it was Cinco de Mayo getting free shots and getting wild with a bunch of locals and cruise ship people.

During the evening, we toured all around the heart of Atlantis walking through its museum and aquarium and all around its towers imagining what it would be like staying there. I’d assume a week wouldn’t be long enough!!! Ironically we found a nice spot on Paradise Island to eat called Anthonys where i had a delicious Conch Pizza. When we headed back to the hotel we decided that sleep was for when we arrive home since we both had an early flight. We enjoyed our last night having drinks and listening to good music at the Bambu nightclub in Downtown.

Overall, this was a great and memorable trip. I know I would have enjoyed myself going alone like i did in Key West but just one additional person can make a trip more memorable than you can imagine. I hope to return and hop islands for a real Bahamian experience. Happy Travels Everyone!!

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Wonders of the American Desert

Post author By Anthony Perez
Post date February 27, 2012
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Ive heard many things about experiencing the Grand Canyon and the surrounding areas and how it will change you. Although there are stressful factors in my life, i feel, how can i say? “pure”. I feel great. The air is so different than the east coast. Certainly nothing like a populated city.

First stop was Phoenix. After flying in from Jacksonville and Houston, my friend and I immediately in great need of food. So the first stop was an In n Out Burger joint in Tempe, Az. Ive had this before back in 05′ but I cant recall the deliciousness of the food. After i dropped of my car in Jax, i forgot my warm gear considering the desert gets down to 30 degrees while phoenix stays warm. My friend and i checked out a few shops. We didnt stay too long since we had a short time limit for our whole trip. From there we quickly drove right into Downtown and right out onto I17 north toward Flagstaff stopping at Montezuma Castle and Sedona for the red rocks scenery.

Next Day we took a long drive through Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and driving through the Monument Valley in Utah .

Laying on all four states at Four Corners Monument (AZ/CO/NM/UT)

Scenic Route 163 through Monument Valley, Utah

And for day three we took a day trip to the south rim of the breathtaking Grand Canyon. Stop at all points east of the main entrance. Yes i sat on the edge several times as much as i told myself i wouldnt. It was necessary. 🙂 Taking the drive toward Cameron and back south to Flagstaff we came across a smaller Canyon area along the way where I was able to yell and hear my echo 5 times over. It was the most amazing experience ever just like in the movies.

Every person should visit the Grand Canyon at least once in there life time, including other desert activities. Overall my Arizona trip was beyond a success and i am glad i had someone with me to enjoy the memorable experience.

Tags america, arizona, grand canyon, monument valley, travel, usa, utah

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What am I doing?

This is the main question i ask myself on a daily basis now. At least for the past week or so. What AM i doing? Nothing. Not literally. Of course i am making moves all for the positive. At least trying. I have my own business. I have a nice little work from home job. Supportive family and good friends. I have a regular routine: Work and workout. Weekends are for me or for my business. I don’t do much because its experience over pay right now. Meaning I’m working for experience with money as second important on my list. I work hard but i have little play. However i make up for that by planning travel trips with the money I make on the side. I call it my obsession. Others call it a hobby. Its a neat set up for my minimal lifestyle.

I don’t plan on living this way for the rest of my life. I do plan on living independently. Making great money. Supporting myself. Traveling. But I feel lost and confused. In the past year since school released me into the real world, I have been in and out of figuring out what my goals are and what i want out of life. Trial and Error has shifted and shaped things around a bit and some things I want or still want seem far from reality. Like having my own place. Moving to Miami. Stable job. Everything surely happens for a reason so I wonder day by day what am I to do. I’ve mentioned before, destiny is at my finger tips and I feel closer and closer to living a life I am destined to life. What will it be? When will this happen and where?

I feel like the life i was sort of brain washed to live and the path that was drawn out for me is right but i feel that im better off taking that path somewhere else. Like i am destined for something great and its not here. I’m a piece to a puzzle that fits even better on another board. Life is too short. Stress makes life shorter. I dont blame myself when i stress over trying not to let my 20’s go to waste figuring this shit out. Do i belong back in Jersey. Or does my “wild explorer” side of me belong somewhere even farther beyond the reaches of America. Its scary to envision but also exciting.

How much longer will i wait until i decide what i want to do with life. The American Dream is certainly lost in translation. American Dream means allowing the government to slave you into working your life to prepare for death. Not to forget you are being monitored doing so. I refuse. Call me an outcast. I see why I’m so much more different then people i know. Also KNEW, as I have watch old friends vanish before my eyes. I am different not so much as ordinary different but different in a highly unique way. I wouldn’t call it anything bad. I am a very open minded person. I like new things, ideas, cultures, and meeting all kinds of people. From classy, to punk, to foreign. You get the point.

I’ve spent numerous years getting to where i stand today. I have always had an idea of what the next year had in store for me but 2012 is a special one. I have no clue what it has to offer but a huge change will occur whether i decide so or it falls into place naturally. I have nothing to lose. I am ready!

~Note: This post is a bit personal but i felt it belonged in my travel blog as the topic of question relates to travel and overseas living~

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Upcoming Desert Trip

I have been to the Bay Area, LA, and Vegas before, but I’ve never enjoyed the actual desert wonders of America. All my life on the east coast I finally take my own pleasure trip to the west coast again. I love everything about the west as its almost another country. The people, the vibe and the atmosphere. From fast food joints such as Carl’s Jr, Jack in the Box, In n out Burger to the vast flat open atmosphere. Little did i know that reading a small article about the grand canyon would actually turn into a full out trip. I am beyond excited.

Fortunately, I am a member with Wyndham’s Vacation Ownership, allowing me to stay in the middle of everything including a part of Utah. This is the plan so far

Downtown Phoenix

Montezuma Castle

Sedona

Flagstaff

Winslow Crater

Petrified Forest

Monument Valley, AZ/UT

Route 66

Grand Canyon West (Guano)

and other fun stuff.

If anyone has any suggestions of where to stop feel free to comment

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South Carolina, Before I Called This State Home

Post author By Anthony Perez
Post date January 18, 2012
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I have all the right to call South Carolina home if I want to. But its hard. My heart, body, mind and soul was meant to move quickly. Sure I am young, but I like having something to do and be on the run. I am a thinker when its down time but thinking too much can sure do a toll on me. Mom and Step dad have had a house in the Upstate of S.C. for two years now and as much as I am not a country fella, I do enjoy the getaway deep in the foothills of the Appalachians. Especially now with a motorcycle license, riding down the curvy secluded back road can really make you feel liberated and free of the usual congested lifestyle.

I love the Carolinas, but its not for me. Florida hasn’t been a place of opportunity for me in the past two years now, at least it has proven not to be. So the choice is home with mom in SC or back to my true home in the North Eastern part of New Jersey. I have spend many years fighting to be here and to let it go is hard but its something I am willing to accept.

Back to South Carolina, I am not bashing this lovely state but just like Florida is spread out, Upstate is much worse with a very small window to network. During my week of pleasure and work up there I persuaded my family to take a nice two hour drive to the states capital, Columbia. I was hype and excited to explore a new city, with potential for my taste. Unfortunately I was greatly disappointed by its lack of LIFE. Sad to say that without its large college, it’d just be known to be a capital.

Altogether as much as I may sound negative in this post, S.C. is a gorgeous state with pure beauty. I would take any opportunity any time of year to getaway to the foot hills.

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