the author

I am the author of Beyond the Vacation. It is a site that was created to inspire people to travel, and inspire them to find deeper meaning and fulfillment from their journey.

The likelihood is that if you have found yourself on this website, then there is a reason, a reason that should be definately explored.

After a day diving at the Great Barrier Reef

Author's Bio

Travel Experience:

Australia, New Zealand, USA, Austria, Western Canada, Cuba, Hawaii, Cook Islands, Thursday Island

Next Travel Destination:

Europe and Asia in 2010

Education:

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Degree, Specialization in Crime and Deviance (2007)

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Degree (2009)

Publications:

A variety of online articles. All of which are available on this site.

Once I get a publisher sorted out, I will have the book Beyond the Vacation added to this list.

Favourite Travel Activities:

Skiing and Scuba

Kilometers Traveled:

No idea, but a lot!

A note from the Author

"Backpacking in Australia was the greatest experience that I could have ever imagined. I found out more about myself in that short 12 months, than I had in the past four or five years of my life. It was a soul enriching experience, and an experience that I sincerely hope I can share with you in a book that I recently wrote. Although it is not yet published, I have no doubt that it will be in the near future. I encourage you to stay up-to-date with this site and follow the progress of this book as it goes from dream to reality.

There is so much that I would like to share with the world, so much of my journey that I think can help inspire others to travel. It is a book that was written from my heart and my soul, one that will give you insight into the greater journey that can exist if you too open your mind and your heart to the world abroad.

I am so excited for everyone who is going to seriously consider backpacking. It will be the journey of a lifetime; one that you will not soon forget. Take care of each other while you are out there. Learn to love, share, and be free. It is truly the greatest experience.

Please contact me at anytime, if you have any questions at all. I am a dedicated backpacker, and I will share with you anything that may be of service in your own journey.

The time is now, do not hesitate. Travel, be free, live Beyond the Vacation!"