It seems to be a trend with Western stage magicians to try to prove there is no such thing as “real” magic. Harry Houdini exposed fake mediums and the Amazing Randi has “offered” a million dollar prize to anyone who can demonstrate paranormal powers to his satisfaction. American amateur magician...Read more

To further a quest, I recently traveled to the Yucatan to seek the mysterious Kulkulkan, the Feathered Serpent. In Mesoamerican traditions, the Feathered Serpent is a teacher and central deity. Some credit the god with civilization – he taught the people agriculture, arts and science (1). He was also known...Read more

(Continued from Part One). From Playa Carmen, I took the ADO to Tulum and checked into an small apartment-like hotel along the highway. Pleasant people work there and it’s impressively clean. I dropped-off my luggage and took a cab to see the local ruins and wow, what a beautiful place!...Read more

Some quests are dangerous and the explorer or adventurer must be prepared to meet the challenges. In extreme environments such as the desert, arctic or Amazon jungle, death is always close at hand. The majority see such dangers as insurmountable and prefer to stay home in more safe and comfortable...Read more

“When you are young and strong and full of hope, sit down one day and think about the world. Decide what you would like to do above all else and then go and do it. Follow your star to the bitter end no matter the hazards or the perils; no...Read more

We are all searching for something. So many think it is a quest for survival and fortune but there are others who are bored with mundane pursuits. The love of friends and family is irreplaceable but we were made to do more than function like cogs in a machine; there...Read more