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April in New Hampshire can be hit or miss with severe weather and I was fortunate….. until I decided to go for a summit hike to Camels Hump. After following a dirt road into the middle of nowhere, I finally stumbled upon the trailhead with only 2 other cars in sight. The trail began inContinue reading “Camels Hump, VT summit trek”

Is it a figment of my imagination that I graduated college 25 years ago? I must have lost time somewhere. So joining our reunion committee was a big blast from the past! On one hand, I feel like I was walking down the hallways of the girls’ freshman dorm just yesterday. Some memories are soContinue reading “LRU 25th Reunion”

What fills the pages in your adventure book? Are some far fetched? Are some easy to check off? How does it make you feel? Adventures: Make me come alive Challenge me to my core Give me purpose and direction Has taught me more more than textbooks Feel grateful for a the simple joys in lifeContinue reading “Adventure is…..”

85 miles. 7 days. 3 countries. 🇫🇷 🇨🇭 🇮🇹 Besides a couple cruises to popular Mediterranean port destinations, this trek was my first true European experience. I was a little out of my element not knowing any French, as up until this time I had strictly stayed in the Caribbean or South America due toContinue reading “Swiss Alps trekking”

Now looking back this trek was extra special. Not only did I get to experience this mystical city in the clouds with my little brother just prior to his first deployment, but this introduced me to my passion of extreme adventure travel. We booked last minute in November, so it truly was a whirlwind. FlightsContinue reading “Machu Picchu special trek”

Most US folk have never heard of this far off beachy town on the southeastern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. But if your an avid traveler, it is an awesome trip add-on when visiting the Middle East. Prior to my 15th GAdventures group adventure setting off from Cairo, I had planned 5 full days relaxingContinue reading “A Sharm el Sheikh Dive Resort”

I will be eternally grateful for an enduring group of college friends who are my ride or die. No matter the time or distance between us, we show up for each other. It is so refreshing to have a supportive group of individuals that isn’t tearing you down or judging your every last move. TheyContinue reading “Annual College Girls Trip”

Our girls trip to Music City was the perfect long weekend escape. With a direct 2 hour flight, we left after work and arrived ready to explore the downtown nightlife with dinner/drinks. Our Airbnb was small but central, so we did all the touristy things. The scooters were addictive and the best way to seeContinue reading “Nashville adventure”