Tag Archives: wanderlust

The day finally came where my brother’s family was being deployed over to Germany for 2 years and it hadn’t hit me yet that I couldn’t just jump on a $50 1.5 hour flight on a whim to partake in some much needed snuggles. With their 3 very distinctive personalities taking shape, I can’t imagineContinue reading “Saying goodbye”

Want an instant adrenaline rush? I was seriously nervous that my best friend had signed us up for a cliff side via ferrata on day 1 of our last minute Kentucky adventure weekend. While I was super pumped, I knew this was going to be a huge stretch out of her comfort zone. Nonetheless, weContinue reading “KY via ferrata 🧗”

As a frequent rental car user, it’s always a treat to be rewarded with a convertible upgrade. The cool aunt status jumps instantly! After a whirlwind, last minute 72 hour trip to celebrate my nephew’s 5th birthday, I had to endure a brutal 3am wake up call to catch the first flight back home/work. HeContinue reading “Rental car woes 🚘”

Being out on the open trails is my therapy of choice. I wish I had explored more in my youth, but I’ve definitely made up for that 100-fold in the last 20 years. Whether I’m planning a group outing or winging it on a solo excursion, you won’t find me more giddy & light heartedContinue reading “Why hiking?? 🥾”

My travel routine starts weeks prior to departure with commencing packing, as I have to be very strategic with typically only wanting to lug around two carryons. Add in a polar region, and trimming the packing list is exponentially harder with numerous layers necessary. I accomplish my mission with my signature vacuum bags and evenContinue reading “Travel Day Woes ✈️ 🌍 🧳”

The heartbeat of the Antarctica experience lies in the ship’s mud room. Located on deck two, our daily routine to get ashore started with a cattle call by group after the initial zodiac safety boats were deployed to scope out the ever-changing landscapes of the white continent. Our heavy weather gear is already stashed inContinue reading “The Mud Room 🚢🇦🇶”

Have you ever gone to the airport with just a bookbag and a dream? Why not? Nothing is more exhilarating than the anticipation of travel day to start a vacation. And then throw in the unknown of a spur of the moment location….. that’s a recipe for adventure in my book! I remember my 3Continue reading “Spontaneity ✈️🌎”

Let’s do this….. Finding a $1,000 better flight out of the international hub in Miami to my once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the elusive 7th continent, I opted to catch the latest train from Orlando on a chilly February evening (leap year actually!). And as my long flight overseas leaves at an uncomfortable 7:30am the next day,Continue reading “Brightline excursion 🚊”

Do you know what makes you tick? What makes your soul come alive? That otherworldly force that just makes your heart sing? Find it. Channel it. Own it.

After a 36 hour travel day to reach “El Fin del Mundo”, we touch down at 7:15am between snow capped peaks and the port town of Ushuaia, Argentina. Despite being groggy, I dropped off my bags at my cute hostel & knew exactly where I was heading to explore. Luckily my daily Spanish lessons overContinue reading “Tierra del Fuego NP 🏞️”