Bullet Train ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿš„๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Traveling at speeds of over 200 miles per hour, the bullet train is the only way to travel quickly between sightseeing cities in the massive country of China. Signage is flashing every which way & very intimidating amongst the thousands of locals all bustling about seamlessly. Thankfully most are equipped with spacious seats & veryContinue reading “Bullet Train ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿš„๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต”

It was a good trip ifโ€ฆ.

While it takes a lot to impress me, I find pure joy in reminiscing post trip. It is my way of locking in all the memories and endcapping another experience exploring this amazing world. I rarely come back without a smile on my face and have some sure fire tell signs that indicate a successfulContinue reading “It was a good trip ifโ€ฆ.”

Cruisinโ€™ Icefields Parkway ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

To say I was looking forward to this scenic roadtrip is an understatement. And despite the recent wildfires devastating areas around Jasper NP, I enjoyed the quieter September shoulder season cruising this infamous highway and stopping at every roadside body of water just to take it all in. What a blessing! I opted to driveContinue reading “Cruisinโ€™ Icefields Parkway ๐Ÿ”๏ธ”

College Girls 50th bday hoedown ๐Ÿค 

It was a big yearโ€ฆโ€ฆ 2024 marked the big 50th year around the sun of our college group of friends and an easy excuse for a celebratory get together. My girls flew into Orlando and despite weather delays, we made it back to my house just in time for a special 1am rocket launch viewingContinue reading “College Girls 50th bday hoedown ๐Ÿค ”

Touchdown in London ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

London baby!!!! And my 59th country comes off the ticker board! Itโ€™s seems like an easy jump from the US and really no reason that I hadnโ€™t touched down here yet, but I always figured it would happen eventually. And nowadays it is the cheapest entry hub into Europe, so letโ€™s go! With 8 hoursContinue reading “Touchdown in London ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ”

Weโ€™re back in the KEYS! ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿคฟ

A mid-August annual road trip is always a sweet blessing to officially end summer. And for the first time in 5 years and since the COVID chaos, we are headed back to the Fl Keys. Letโ€™s goooooโ€ฆ. The only rule is that there are no rules: This crew is such a blessing in this crazyContinue reading “Weโ€™re back in the KEYS! ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿคฟ”

My adventure philosophy ๐ŸŒŽ

What do you have to lose? How many times have you thought about just going for it and backed out at the last minute? Well I actually donโ€™t have that issue. Never. Iโ€™m at the opposite end of the spectrum actually, as Iโ€™m always game for a last minute road trip and ready on aContinue reading “My adventure philosophy ๐ŸŒŽ”

The Perfect Day

Everyone naturally has a different answerโ€ฆ. but have you really ever thought about it? Occasionally on a long hike, I let my thoughts wander and this is a common topic I ponder. Over the years it fluctuates slightly; however, I am usually fairly consistent and in tune with my deepest desires. LOCATION: A 3-5 mileContinue reading “The Perfect Day”

Super Bowl weekend ๐Ÿˆ

Any excuse to jet off to the Sin City? Yes please! While airline prices skyrocket for the craziness of Super Bowl, I sneak in on a $100 RT flight Wed-Sun just prior for a girls weekend. We crash at our mentorโ€™s beautiful pad just 10 mins from the infamous strip and have a built inContinue reading “Super Bowl weekend ๐Ÿˆ”

Red River Gorge hidden gem

When I was craving a last minute adventure getaway for the extended Memorial Day holiday weekend, it was an unexpected delight to find this hidden gem. For weeks my feed was filled with beautiful hikes and natural arches in a virtually unknown area in eastern Kentucky. So when a $50 RT flight popped up toContinue reading “Red River Gorge hidden gem”