Skimming across the Everglades in an airboat, we came face-to-face with a fiercely protective mama alligator protecting her nest, which she signaled with a clear hiss as she came close to our boat. The raw encounter with Florida’s wild heart was unforgettable.

Until recently, I’d never watched a baseball game, but on a scorching day in Miami, we found ourselves at a stadium cheering for the Marlins as they beat the Astros. Between popcorn breaks and a near-miss with strict entry rules, I discovered the charm and history of the iconic seventh-inning-stretch song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Join me as I share this American sporting experience.

Join me on a different kind of expedition—one that didn't take us across oceans but into the surprisingly complex world of 'well-marketed holiday offerings.' What we thought was a simple facilities tour turned into an unexpected lesson in high-pressure marketing and the art of the timeshare pitch. Find out how we navigated this tricky terrain and, most importantly, why we ultimately decided to walk away.

Join me in the Space Shuttle Atlantis building where I learned about the program and how they had five space shuttles: the Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour. It is an amazing feat for humanity as this program is an integral part of both past and future space exploration.

We started our second NASA day early, packed up the car, and headed straight for Kennedy Space Center. From the dramatic Atlantis shuttle reveal to hearing astronaut Norman Thagard speak, exploring launch pads, and seeing the massive Saturn V rocket up close. NASA left us feeling inspired and amazed.

Feel the thunderous roar of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with four astronauts onboard, rise from the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, carrying this fragile human cargo into outer space – their destination: the International Space Station moving at 28,000 km/h in low-earth orbit! Between immersive rides, astronaut tributes, and the ground-shaking blast of liftoff, NASA left us inspired by the sheer scale of human ingenuity.

We set out before sunrise chasing a rocket, only to end up standing in a horrible motel and recovering from a disastrous iHop lunch. But with a little luck, a lot of Wi-Fi, and some travel wizardry, we found ourselves in a cozy cabin in Titusville.

Join us as we discover Miami, adjust to a new country, and its people. We have a look at Ocean Drive, walk through Lincoln Road Mall, and watch rockets launch.