Spike’s Blog – Explore with Spike

August 30, 2023

How to photograph the “Blue Supermoon”

The clouds will part tonight for perfect photography conditions!

August 28, 2023

Spike’s Guide to Hocking Hills, Ohio

August 5, 2023

Tips for Booking Your Flight to Ireland

This was written in Aug 2023 for my Ireland group but the same advice can apply to anyone planning to visit Europe… Some people save money traveling with frequent flyer miles/points which is why I let my travelers book their own flights. Plus many of my travelers prefer to arrive early or extend their vacations beyond...

September 4, 2019

6 Realistic Ways to Save Money for Your Dream Trip

The #1 response to my Africa photos has been "I wish I could go there." Every person has the bucket list trip in their head but the crushing reality is that travel costs money. Africa was in my head for 12 years...

September 4, 2019

Can you afford to chase your bucket list?

The first question I get about my travel is usually "how do you afford it?" Can I be honest? People only THINK travel is out of their price range...