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Would you sign up for a week long cruise that wasn’t in your dominant language? Intimidating. Yes. A huge lesson in getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Absolutely. This leap of faith was a wake up call to myself to embrace the unknown. I love learning about all South American cultures and can get by withContinue reading “Colombian Cruisin’”

There is no greater bond. Any athlete that has participated in team sports knows the trust and sacrifice you put into your “band of brothers”. This is one of my legacies at the Y. I knew how powerful and rewarding bringing together all different groups could be – members, volunteers, staff and family. We evenContinue reading “Savage Race teamwork”

Sustainable travel aims to preserve the planets natural resources and minimize the environmental impacts of tourism. The primary beneficiary of tourist dollars should be local businesses. Regenerative travel is picking up steam, as simply trying to not harm a location isn’t good enough. We should all be actively working to improve an area. Don’t justContinue reading “Sustainable vs. regenerative travel”

Live loud. Sedona is that special place you hear about but can’t truly appreciate until you let yourself get lost in the thousands of miles of red rock trails. Boynton Canyon is one of the 7 local vortexes where the life force of the earth is especially strong…… a must do on any visit. AsContinue reading “Sedona – A Hiker’s Dream”

Most of the time I think no one will listen to all the random thoughts I have on a daily basis. So to think I am 50 blogs in on my new journey……and so much more to say! Recently I made my own keepsake tokens of every country and state that I have visited –Continue reading “50 BIG ONES 🎉”

I was saving a trip to Hawaii for “some day” but WHY? Why have I put this destination on such an elusive pedestal? So to say that I’m stoked is an understatement. I opted to base out of the Big Island for this 3 week adventure with an open ended ticket. Crazy start to myContinue reading “ALOHA 🌺🤙🏄‍♀️🏝”

Have you ever taken a timeout? Just 24 hours to erase anything and everything from your calendar. No commitments. No social engagements. No pressure. No phone or computer. My goal is once a month and I’m actually fairly successful over the last crazy year. It could be a snooze fest to just daydream (I haveContinue reading “Do nothing day”

Could you choose? Currently I live 1 mile from the inter coastal waterway on the east coast of Florida. But I have spent the last 5 months exploring the beautiful national parks in the west. I get asked frequently which I enjoy more? I don’t like to be a wishy washy person and say both,Continue reading “Mountain vs Ocean Life?”

My motto: work hard play hard. I got the extreme adventure travel bug 10 yrs ago with the hike to Macchu Piccu with my younger brother and love to challenge myself mentally and physically. I don’t do anything half a$$ and traveling is no exception…..I’m all in. As an introvert naturally, travel has given meContinue reading “My adventure story – Jordan 🇯🇴”

Everyone has a dream. How many have the resilience & fortitude to make it a reality? Can you vividly describe yours when asked? Does it keep you up at night plotting out a course for the distant future? Does it get you genuinely excited to get started? If not, dream bigger. Dream more…… On DayContinue reading “Live your dream – Deadhorse SP”