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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”

I didn’t think I could keep dwindling down my travel packing list, but my recent 2 week northeastern roadtrip was my most simplified yet. There is a big difference when you are moving around every night vs. hanging out at a resort for an extended stay. Below is my paired down, “go to” list ofContinue reading “Packing list 2 week roadtrip”

I couldn’t have written out this story any better. For once, I took the scenic route and chose the slow Amtrak train from my previous adventure in Minneapolis to my next hub in Boston. It was rather uneventful, so when I jumped off the tracks at it’s last stop at 9:30pm after 2 full days,Continue reading “Cadillac Mountain epic sunrise”

I’m addicted to the next challenge and taking calculated risks. So it is with inherent risk that I venture out into the world. I get asked repeatedly “how did you do that” or “are you crazy”? My retort is always “why not? You only live once and if you do it right, once should beContinue reading “Accident Prone Adventurer”

Have you ever wanted to escape on a scenic train trek? I had the opportunity on a recent northern roadtrip to combine seeing 5 northern states and 3 far northeastern states to get closer to finishing out my bucket list item of experiencing all 50 US states prior to my 50th birthday. After conquering theContinue reading “Train trek MN to Boston”